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Old School Jim's

The gym floor at Old School Jim's in Wellington, Telford, under yellow steel beams: treadmills on the left, Hammer Strength racks on the right

Telford’s 11,000 sq ft bodybuilding gym, on New Street, Wellington. Open from 5am, no joining fee.

Join from £30

Matt and Jess turned the old B&M on New Street into Telford’s bodybuilding mecca. Old school atmosphere, none of that corporate bull***t, and everyone welcome.

The gym floor behind a hand-painted wall reading Welcome to the Old School, under yellow steel beams

11,000 sq ft
of old school iron

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Machines

  • PanattaItalian machines built with bodybuilders in mind
  • Hammer StrengthThe plate-loaded classics
  • PrimeStrength machines with adjustable resistance curves
  • Nautilus NitroSelectorised machines for every body part
  • CybexSelectorised strength
  • Arsenal StrengthHeavy plate-loaded machines
  • And moreTop-of-the-range kit across the whole floor

Free weights

  • 2.5–50kgTwo full sets of dumbbells, so nobody waits for a pair
  • Up to 70kgHeavy dumbbells past the top of the racks
  • Squat areaIts own space for squatting
  • Deadlift areaIts own space for pulling from the floor

Cardio

  • TreadmillsFor warm-ups and the long walk on a cut
  • BikesUpright and seated
  • SteppersThe stairs that never end
  • PrecorCardio from Precor and other top brands

Show prep

  • Posing roomPractise your routine in private before you step on stage
  • PhysiotherapistOn site, by booking only
  • SupplementsPre-workouts, protein powders and more, sold at reception

Facilities

  • ShowersTop-of-the-range, with changing rooms
  • Vanity areaMirrors and space to get ready
  • ReceptionA seating area to meet your training partner
  • ParkingFree, in 8 car parks nearby

Monthly rolling

Month to month by direct debit, with no minimum term.

£35a month

Join monthly

12 months

By direct debit, minimum twelve months. Or pre-pay the year for £330.

£30a month
£360 in total

Join for 12 months

Cost per
session

Tell us how often you'll train and see what each option costs you a session. No joining fee on any of them.

12

At 12 sessions a month, pre-paying the year works out cheapest: £2.29 a session.

12 months pre-paid£330 paid once for the year£27.50 a month£2.29 a session
12 months direct debit£360 in total, minimum 12 months£30.00 a month£2.50 a session
Monthly rolling direct debitNo minimum term£35.00 a month£2.92 a session
One month, cash or cardPaid at the gym£37.50 a month£3.13 a session
Day pass£8 a visit£96.00 a month£8.00 a session

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floor move

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Before you
come in

What are the opening hours?

Old School Jim’s is open 5am to 10pm Monday to Friday, and 7am to 10pm on Saturday and Sunday. We open on bank holidays too; those times are confirmed nearer the day.

How much is a gym membership in Telford at Old School Jim’s?

There is no joining fee. A 12 month direct debit membership is £30 a month (£360 in total, minimum 12 months), a monthly rolling direct debit is £35 a month with no minimum term, one month paid by cash or card at the gym is £37.50, and a pre-paid year is £330.

Can I buy a day pass?

Yes. A day pass is £8, with no membership needed, so you can train with us once before you join.

Where is the gym, and where do I park?

We are at 60 New Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 1NE, in the former B&M building. There is free parking in 8 car parks nearby.

Is it just for bodybuilders?

No. It is an old school bodybuilding gym, but everyone is welcome, from first-timers to athletes of all kinds getting ready for a show.

What equipment do you have?

11,000 sq ft of kit: machines from Panatta, Prime, Hammer Strength, Nautilus Nitro, Cybex and Arsenal Strength, two full sets of dumbbells from 2.5kg to 50kg plus dumbbells up to 70kg, dedicated squat and deadlift areas, and a cardio section with Precor treadmills, bikes and steppers.

Do you have a posing room and a physio?

Yes. There is a private posing room for show prep, and a physiotherapist on site by booking only. Showers, changing rooms, a vanity area and supplements at reception are there too.