Studio 281 Bedford: Gym, Reformer Pilates, & Wellness Studio

Try your first gym class for free. Choose from Strength, Metcon, Ride, HYROX, Conditioning, and Workout of the Day. Or get your first two Reformer Pilates or Sculpt classes for £30. Not sure where to start? The team will be happy to talk through options to suit your wellness goals.

A place for every body. Strength. Recovery. Community.

Welcome to Studio 281 Bedford — a premium fitness and wellness destination designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and live healthier. Combining expert-led functional-fitness training, HYROX, Reformer Pilates, Sculpt and restorative wellness experiences, Studio 281 offers a complete approach to health and performance in the heart of Bedford.

Whether you’re looking for strength training, Pilates, yoga, or a gym and wellness community near you, you’ll find everything you need in one place.

You can find us at: Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8QB

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Sessions on offer

At Studio 281, we go beyond the traditional gym. Our state-of-the-art facility integrates strength and conditioning training, Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Yoga, and recovery-focused classes to support your overall wellbeing. From high-energy training to mindful movement and rejuvenation, Studio 281 Bedford is designed to support every stage of your fitness journey.

Ride

HYROX

Reformer Pilates

Workout of the Day (WOD)

Sculpt

Compromised

Conditioning

Endure

Strength

Yoga

Power Pulse Pilates

Mummy & Me Mat & Reformer Pilates

Barre

Bedford’s first boutique gym & wellness destination.

More Than a Gym. We combine fitness, Pilates, and wellness to deliver results-driven training and a holistic approach to health.

A Supportive Community. At Studio 281, you’re not just joining a gym, you’re becoming part of a community.

Expert-guided Sessions. Our experienced trainers and instructors are committed to helping you achieve real, lasting results.

Innovative Wellness Concepts. From our Sculpt to Red Light LED Mat Pilates, we offer cutting-edge experiences designed to elevate your routine.

Recovery. Reset. Rebalance.

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Start your journey with a Gym & Wellness Trial

Experience the best of Studio 281 with our exclusive introductory trial passes, created for first-time visitors. Then you can browse our timetable and book onto a session of your choice.

first three gym classes

£20

Choose three classes from the gym main timetable. Eligible Sessions: Strength, Metcon, Ride, HYROX, Conditioning, Workout of the Day (WOD).

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1 month UNLIMITED GYM

£47

Unlimited access to the 281 Gym main timetable. Eligible Sessions: Strength, Metcon, Ride, HYROX, Conditioning, Workout of the Day (WOD). Plus support and guidance for setting a sustainable routine.

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Premium Credit Packs

Reformer Pilates · Endure

First Premium Session

£18

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First 2 Premium Sessions

£30

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first 5 premium sessions

£90

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Standard Credit Packs

Yoga · Barre · Hot Strength · Power Pulse Pilates · Power Pulse Pilates Lite

First Standard Session

£12

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First 2 standard Sessions

£20

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first 3 standard sessions

£30

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Memberships. Become a member

Membership means consistency. A place you return to, not just a class you book. Choose how you move, Gym, Standard, or Premium, then choose how often you’ll come: 4, 6, 8, 10 sessions a month, or unlimited. Whatever shape suits your week. Beyond your classes, membership brings you closer to the studio, priority access to new formats and events, member rates on extra credits, and a place where people know your name. Memberships run on a 6-month term, then continue on a rolling monthly basis.