Any capacity that remains we offer for external hire on a commercial revenue basis. This is managed in line with University strategy which considers the staffing available to manage such bookings.
Block Bookings
Hope Park Sports has a number of facilities including:
- 3G pitch
- Astro Pitch
- Sports Hall
- Exercise Studio
The information below provides an overview of the booking procedure and the requirements that must be in place before we are able to accept facility hire bookings from your club.
- Booking period is in line with the academic year (September - May) extensions will be considered
- A completed Sport Facility Hire Request Form returned to the bookings team email address a minimum of 14 working days prior to the first session date requested
- Completion of the form does not guarantee or confirm the booking
- Once received a member of the team will review your booking request and respond to you by email, as soon as convenient, to inform you if your request has been successful
We will ask you to provide the following documentation before the booking is confirmed;
- Public Liability Insurance
- Risk Assessment
- Method Statement (if not regular sports booking)
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Protocols
Documentation
Please use the documents below to assist you in making a facility hire booking at Hope Park Sports.
Sports Facility Hire Request Form
Sports Facility Hire Terms and Conditions
Sports Facility Hire Customer Information Pack
Sports Facility Hire Costs 25-26
Risk Assessment - Template
Sports Facility Additional Request Form
For all sports facility hire requests and enquiries please contact the team on:
E: sportbookings@hope.ac.uk
One-off Events
We occasionally hire our facilities for one-off events, costs for one-off events will be based on the event requirements.
If you are looking for a suitable venue to host your event then browse our Hope Park Sports brochure which provides details of all of our facilities, get in touch with the team via the email provided above and we will let you know id we can accommodate your event.
Staff Family Membership Scheme
The Scheme is offered by the University to enable University Staff to register eligible Family Members for Membership, allowing access to specified facilities at Hope Park Sports. Membership includes access to the fitness suite and hiring of the squash courts, subject to booking availability.
Staff Family Memberships are available to family members of LHU staff only. The staff member must have a valid Sports Complex Membership, the offer will be for a maximum of two people per staff member.
Staff Family Membership Poster
Membership Periods
Memberships are offered in line with our academic calendar, there is a semester block and a non term time block. We are currently offering our non term time block.
Semester - A 12 week block to align with our teaching weeks known as semesters. There are 2 semesters per the academic calendar September - December and January to March.
Non - term Time - Monthly memberships will be offered during this period, each month will differ slightly due to our reduced operating hours during non-term time. We are currently offering our April and May memberships.
Membership Fee
The cost for the semester membership period is £70. The non-term time cost will differ and be dependent on offering, you can currently sign up for April and May at a monthly cost of £20.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for the membership, you must be;
- 18 years or older; and
- be a family member of a current University staff member
Registration
To register for a Staff Family Membership you will need to visit the University Online Store to register including completion of;
- online registration
- mandatory online gym induction and briefing video
- agreement to the Health Commitment Statement and Readiness to Exercise declaration
- payment of the membership fee.
On completion you will receive a notification email with instructions you must follow to complete the activation process.
How to Join
Visit the Online Store to register for a Staff Family Membership.
Essential Documentation
Terms and Conditions - Staff Family Membership T&Cs
Membership Rules - Membership Rules - Staff Family Membership Scheme
Court Hire (Available from 7th May 2026)
Hope Park Sports are now offering squash, badminton and outdoor tennis hire to community members.
We have:
- 2 full-sized glass backed wall squash courts with a viewing gallery
- 6 badminton courts
- 2 outdoor tennis courts
Duration and Cost of Court
Squash Courts:
- 55 minute bookings
- £7.50 per person.
- 2 players per court
Outdoor Tennis/Badminton Courts:
- 55 minute bookings
- £5.00 per person.
- 2 - 4 players per court
Equipment Loan
Bringing own equipment is preferred, equipment hire is available at a cost of £1 per item, making it easy for anyone to get started. Damaged or unreturned equipment will incur further costs in line with our terms and conditions.
General Facility Use
Customers must;
- wear appropriate sports clothing ad footwear (non-marking for squash courts)
- use equipment correctly
- respect booking times
- leave facilities clean and tidy
How to Book and Ways to Pay
Bookings can be made in person at reception or by telephone 0151 291 2911. Bookings can be made in advance and we will accept turn up and play bookings, subject to availability.
Payment is by card only and must be made in person at reception before play commences. We are unable to take payments over the phone.
Cancellations & Refunds
Before Scheduled Booking
Customers may cancel a booking up to 24 hours before the start time and request to reschedule within 30 days, subject to availability, if the booking is not rescheduled within this period the customer will lose that booking. If less than 24 hours notice is given the booking will not be eligible for rescheduling.
Refunds are not usually provided.
Exceptions
Refunds or rescheduling may be offered if:
- the facility cannot be used (e.g. maintenance or safety issues)
- circumstances outside of the customers control prevent attendance
Non-attendance
Bookings may be released if customers arrive more than 10 minutes late. Repeated non-attendance may affect future bookings.
Attending a Conference at Liverpool Hope?
Guest Gym Pass
If you are attending a Conference at the University, you may be entitled to utilise the fitness suite facilities during your visit. The Conferencing and Events team will be able to provide further details about this when making your Conference booking.
Essential Documentation
Guest Gym Pass Terms and Conditions
Generic Emergency Evacuation Plan for Hope Park Sports
