Quick Answer
Yes. David Lloyd Platinum members can use other clubs in the network, as long as the visited club sits in the same tier as their home club or in a lower tier. The Harbour Clubs in Chelsea, Notting Hill, and Kensington are the headline exclusion.
Platinum is the only package that gives this nationwide and international access. Plus and Club memberships are limited to the home club, with very narrow exceptions.
Practically that means if you join Platinum at a Tier 3 club, you can train at any UK or European Tier 3, Tier 4, Tier 5, Tier 6, or Tier 7 club, but not at a Tier 1 flagship or a Super Tier site unless your home club is already at that level.
How the tier ladder works
David Lloyd Leisure groups its UK clubs into tiers based on size, location, and the depth of the facility list. Tier pricing climbs with tier number and the Platinum reciprocal rule follows the same ladder.
| Your home tier | Clubs you can use on Platinum |
|---|---|
| Super Tier | All UK clubs, all European clubs at the same tier or below (Harbour excluded) |
| Tier 1 | Tier 1 down to Tier 7, UK and Europe (Harbour and Super Tier London excluded) |
| Tier 2 | Tier 2 down to Tier 7 |
| Tier 3 | Tier 3 down to Tier 7 |
| Tier 4 to 5 | Tier 4 down to Tier 7 |
| Tier 7 | Tier 7 only (home tier band) |
What you can and cannot do at another club
- You can. Use the gym, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam, hot tub, and most group classes, subject to capacity.
- You can. Use the Spa Retreat where the visited club has one.
- You usually can. Book a court at your home tier or below where availability allows.
- You usually cannot. Use DL Kids holiday camps or crèche; those are home club only at most sites.
- You cannot. Walk into a Harbour Club Chelsea, Notting Hill, or Kensington on your David Lloyd Platinum.
The Harbour Club exclusion
The three Harbour Club London sites are owned by David Lloyd Leisure but run as a distinct premium sub brand with their own membership ladder. They are explicitly excluded from Platinum nationwide access to protect the local member experience and waiting lists.
If Harbour Club access matters to you, you need either a Harbour Club membership or a member guest visit using a Harbour Full member friend.
Practical rules for visiting another club
- Check your membership card or app to confirm your home tier and package.
- Look up the destination club at davidlloyd.co.uk to confirm its tier.
- If the destination tier is the same as your home or lower, you are eligible.
- Book classes through the app where guest booking is allowed, usually within the shorter 24 to 48 hour window for cross club bookings.
- Take photo ID; some clubs ask non home members to sign in at reception.
Europe and international use
Platinum access extends to David Lloyd clubs across mainland Europe in 2026, with the same tier or below rule applied locally. Specific clubs in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland, and Italy are included. Always check the specific club's policy in advance, especially for racquet court booking rules and peak hour restrictions.
FAQ
Can Platinum use any David Lloyd in the UK?
Almost, yes. Same tier and below is the rule, with Harbour Club Chelsea, Notting Hill, and Kensington excluded.
Can I use European David Lloyd on Platinum?
Yes, at clubs in your tier or below, subject to local rules.
Do Plus or Club members get nationwide access?
No. Plus and Club are home club only.
Can I book a court at another club?
Usually yes if the club is at or below your home tier, subject to local availability and member priority.
Related reading
More context on cross club rules
Two extra rules catch out new Platinum members. First, your tier band determines reciprocal access, not the package alone, so a Tier 7 Platinum is a very different product from a Super Tier Platinum despite the shared name. Second, racquet court rules at visited clubs almost always prioritise local members in the booking window, so book courts in the destination club's app at least 48 hours ahead.
For European travel, the practical move is to download the local club's PDF welcome pack from davidlloyd.eu before you fly. It lists peak rules, racquet pricing, and any Spa Retreat or Blaze access conditions that differ from the UK estate.
Final word
Platinum is the David Lloyd package that opens up the network. Inside your tier ladder, it is genuine nationwide and pan European access, with the Harbour Club London carve out as the only big asterisk. If you travel for work or commute between cities, that reciprocal access is the real reason to pay the Platinum premium.
