Weights & machines
Dumbbells, cable stations, leg press and leg machines. Train at your own pace.
Independent gym · Tonbridge
Strong is for everyone.
Whatever your starting point. Free weights, machines, cardio and proper coaching. Memberships from £40 a month.
“The most welcoming gym I’ve ever been part of.”
FREE WEIGHTS · MACHINES · CARDIO · COACHING · ALL LEVELS · TONBRIDGE · FREE WEIGHTS · MACHINES · CARDIO · COACHING · ALL LEVELS · TONBRIDGE ·
One membership. Every room.
The owners coach on the floor full time, there’s more than one squat rack, and nobody’s trying to sell you a PT package.
Cardio
Rower, SkiErg and a curved treadmill, for warm-ups, conditioning or a full session.
Barbell floor
Platforms, racks and benches for squat, bench press and deadlift. Coaching on hand if you want to learn the lifts.
What members say
People who had never lifted, and people who compete. Same gym.
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Gym Access
One membership covers the whole building — every room, every floor
12-month
£40 a month with a 12-month minimum (£480 total). Then the £50 rolling plan. No joining fee.
Rolling monthly
£50 a month, no minimum term. 30 days’ notice. No joining fee.
| Recommended12-month £40*a month£480 over 12 months, then £50 rolling | Rolling monthly £50†a monthNo minimum term | |
|---|---|---|
| Gym access | ||
| Whole building | ||
| Joining fee | None | None |
| Minimum term | 12 months | None |
| After 12 months | £50 rolling | Stays at £50 |
| Notice to cancel | 30 days after the term | 30 days |
| Get in touch | Get in touch |
Recommended
12-month
£40*a month
£480 over 12 months, then £50 rolling
- Gym access
- Whole building
- Joining feeNone
- Minimum term12 months
- After 12 months£50 rolling
- Notice to cancel30 days after the term
Rolling monthly
£50†a month
No minimum term
- Gym access
- Whole building
- Joining feeNone
- Minimum termNone
- After 12 monthsStays at £50
- Notice to cancel30 days
* 12-month is a 12-month contract at £40/month (£480 total). After 12 months it continues as the £50 rolling plan unless you give notice.
† Rolling monthly has no minimum term. 30 days’ notice to cancel.
No joining fee. Membership terms
Want coaching with your training?
Coaching at Iron Raven
1-to-1 Coaching
Just want to get stronger? Personalised coaching for any goal — technique, general strength, and confidence on the gym floor. No competition required.
1-to-1 coachingPowerlifting Coaching
First meet or next total — Jason and Helen coach on the gym floor with competition prep, technique, and structured block programming via ironraven.app.
Powerlifting coachingBefore you book
Straight answers before you book a look around.
This is for you if…
- You want to get stronger, fitter or more confident
- You’d like expert help without a sales pitch
- You’re coming back after injury or time off
- You fancy trying a powerlifting competition one day
Is it for me?
Who trains here?
All sorts: people who had never used a gym, people coming back from injury or time off, people fitting training around work, and competitive powerlifters. Most members don’t compete.
I’ve never lifted. Will I know what to do?
That’s fine. Plenty of members hadn’t lifted before they joined. At your look around we’ll show you the kit and how to use it. If you want more help, coaching takes you through technique from scratch.
Will I feel out of place?
No. You’ll see people on their first day with a barbell and people preparing for a competition, and everyone gets on with their own training. Members regularly describe it as the most welcoming gym they’ve trained in.
I’ve got an injury, or I’m older. Can I still train?
Yes. Jason and Helen adapt training around injuries, and Helen works with older adults on strength and mobility. Mention it when you book your look around.
How it works
What does it cost?
A day pass is £10 and a week pass £20. Memberships are £40 a month on a 12-month plan or £50 a month rolling, with no joining fee. Passes can be bought online; memberships are taken out in person at the gym.
Do I need a coach?
No. Get a pass or membership and train on your own schedule. Coaching is there if you want help with technique, a programme, or preparing for a competition.
What does coaching cost?
In-person coaching is bought in blocks: £60 for one session, £220 for four or £400 for eight. Gym access is separate. Online coaching is also available.
What facilities are there?
Changing rooms, lockers, a shower, and toilets with disabled access. Parking is on the street nearby; there’s no on-site member parking.
When is it quietest?
Usually during the day. Like most gyms, early mornings and evenings after work are busiest. We’re open 06:00–21:00 on weekdays, 06:00–16:00 on Saturdays and 06:00–14:00 on Sundays.
Getting started
I’m in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks or Maidstone. How far is it?
Not far. The gym is in Tonbridge, just off the A21 and A26: about 15 minutes’ drive from Tunbridge Wells, 20 from Sevenoaks and 25 from Maidstone. Tonbridge station is a 10-minute walk, with direct trains from London in under an hour.
What happens at a look around?
You walk round the gym, see the kit and ask anything. Try the equipment if you like. We’ll talk through membership and coaching, then you decide in your own time. No hard sell and no pressure to sign up on the day.
See it for yourself before you decide.
Book a look aroundOpening Hours
Monday
06:00 – 21:00
Tuesday
06:00 – 21:00
Wednesday
06:00 – 21:00
Thursday
06:00 – 21:00
Friday
06:00 – 21:00
Saturday
06:00 – 16:00
Sunday
06:00 – 14:00
Bank holidays: 06:00 – 14:00
Last entry is one hour before closing — if nobody's in, we close an hour early.