A proper gym.
For everyone.
Built in Barnsley by people who actually train.
No contracts. No joining fees. No ego.
Why us
Between two extremes.
You've got the old-school spit-and-sawdust gyms, proper kit, proper atmosphere, but often grim, intimidating, and built for people who already know what they're doing.
Then you've got the commercial chains, clean, organised, easy to join. But the kit's cheap, the contracts are sticky, and the gym can feel like a kids' playground.
The Iron Kingdom takes the best bits of both, leaves the worst behind, and lands in the middle.
01
Proper Kit
From the hardcore side.
Two heavy-duty racks. Custom-built machines. Cable stations. Loads of free weights and bars. A full track loaded with sled, yoke, farmers handles, and sandbags. Everything a real lifter could need. All maintained. All working.
02
Clean Space
From the commercial side.
Tidy floors. Re-racked weights. Toilets that aren't a horror show. Any broken kit doesn't sit broken for long. The standard we'd want as members ourselves.
03
No Ego
What we leave behind.
No alpha bros. No intimidation. No grunting gorillas. Beginners, lifelong lifters, 16 to 80. Everyone's welcome, as long as you respect the place, the kit, and the people in it.
We're the bridge. That's the whole point of the place.
Heavy Iron
Free weights
Welcoming
Community
6am – 9pm
Weekdays
No Contract
No joining fee
The owners
Meet Tim & Martin.
We've known each other our whole lives, same schools, same humour, same social circles. Been in business together for over a decade, years before the gym was even on the cards. Bought The Iron Kingdom together September 2019, and we've been running it side by side ever since.
Tim Beswick
Co-owner · Qualified PT · Coach
40, Barnsley. Came to training properly in his early thirties when corporate life was packing him in. Muay Thai opened the door, the gym closed it on his old life. Believes the body's the start, capability's the goal. Co-bought The Iron Kingdom with Martin in 2019 because chain gyms didn't get it. Coaches on the gym floor and online, Barnsley to the other side of the world. Brings Rebel, the Chihuahua-Yorkshire cross, in most weekdays. Members reckon Rebel runs the place.
Martin Lever
Co-owner · Qualified PT · Coach
39, also Barnsley. Caught World's Strongest Man on TV at ten and decided lifting weird stuff for a living looked ideal. Bro splits through his twenties until proper strength training clicked. Never wanted to work for someone else. Co-bought The Iron Kingdom with Tim in 2019. Coaches anyone who wants to be better than yesterday, first-timer or veteran. Reckons you're never too old to start something new. Rebuilds cars from the ground up in his off time. Brings Dotty, the Cockapoo, in every day.
Two mates running it side-by-side.
The gym mascots
Oh, and meet the dogs.
Rebel
Tim's Chihuahua-Yorkshire cross.
Small, opinionated, cheeky. Strong views on the rower, no fear of dropping plates. Members reckon Rebel runs the place. We don't disagree.
Dotty
Martin's Cockapoo.
All curls, all charm. Greets you at the gate with her favourite toy, follows Martin around for moral support. The world's most enthusiastic gym dog.
Also on the team
David. The weekend manager.
David
Weekend manager · Saturdays & Sundays.
The face you'll see at the desk on a weekend. Member sign-ins, kit tidy-up, daft chat, David keeps the place running while Tim and Martin take a breather. Properly into his food and cooking. Expect to catch him eating something decent between sign-ins.
Also under the roof
Infinity Sports Massage
Gav · Sports massage & injury therapy · Independent, book direct.
Sports massage and injury therapy out of the treatment room next door. Niggles, recovery, deep tissue, whatever you need. Not Iron Kingdom staff, not part of your membership, but part of the team and members rate him highly. Outside the room he's into motorbikes and Hyrox events.
Book with Gav →The space
The Gym.
The kit you'd expect in a hardcore gym, laid out like a commercial one. Maintained. Working. Loaded.
Pricing
Memberships
Five ways in. No joining fees. No contracts. No minimum terms.
Monthly
£25
per month
Most popular. Cancel anytime.
Card subscription online, direct debit if you sign up in the gym.
Sign up online →No peak hours, no off-peak, same full access for every tier, all opening hours.
Coaching & PT
Get a coach in your corner.
The fastest path to results is having someone who knows what they're doing. Two ways to get one at The Iron Kingdom.
Personal Training
Face-to-face · At the gym · Pay per session.
Bespoke programming. Technique work. Built around your goals, your body, your schedule. Often the start of something bigger.
1-to-1 Coaching
Online · App-based · Anywhere in the world.
Bespoke training plan. Weekly check-ins. Macros. Accountability. All delivered through our coaching app. Built around your life. From Barnsley to the other side of the world, same standard.
The challenge
The Iron Eight.
Eight weeks. Fixed start. Free gym membership for the duration. Proper plan. Real results.
What's included
- ✓8 weeks. Fixed start. Fixed end.
- ✓Free Iron Kingdom membership for the duration.
- ✓A number of training plans, pick the one that fits.
- ✓Macros, calories, cardio, steps, calculated for you.
- ✓Weekly text check-ins via the app.
- ✓Sunday weigh-in. Progress photos.
- ✓Final results round-up: before, after, the lot.
Next round:
Starts Monday 5th October 2026.
Doors open Thursday 1st Oct, close Sunday 4th Oct.
Cap: 30 spots (up from 20, last round sold out).
Get on the priority list.
First access 24-48 hours before public sale. Lower price. Spots fill fast.
Train on your own
12-Week Plans.
Want a proper plan but don't need a coach holding your hand? Get 12 weeks of structured training, delivered through our app, followed by you. All the structure. None of the check-ins.
What you get
- ✓12 weeks of structured programming
- ✓Delivered through the Iron Kingdom coaching app
- ✓Walkthrough video, how to use the app, how to follow the plan
- ✓Pick the plan that fits your goal
- ✓One-time fee, no subscription, no surprises
Price
£47.99
one-off
12 weeks · No subscription · No coaching
Plans available
- ·Beginner Full Body
- ·Intermediate Push / Pull / Legs
- ·Fat Loss
- ·Women's Glutes & Legs
- ·Strength Focus
- ·More on the way
Coming soon.
Plans launch shortly. Get on the waitlist, first to know, with a launch discount.
The rules
House rules.
Six rules. That's it. Stick to these and we're sorted.
01
Sign in upstairs.
Every visit, every time. Helps us know who's in the building. No exceptions.
02
Train in clean footwear.
Outdoor boots leave the floor a mess. Trainers only, bring them in a bag if you've walked over.
03
Re-rack your dumbbells.
If you can lift it, you can put it back. Same goes for the bench you slid across the floor.
04
Unload your plates.
Not on the machine. Not scattered on the floor. Back on the rack where you found them.
05
All rubbish in the bins.
Bottles, wraps, sweat towels, whatever. In the bin where it belongs. Keep the space clean.
06
Respect other members.
Help each other. Don't hassle each other. Common sense, but worth saying out loud.
Stick to these and we'll all get on. Simple as.
Hours & Location.
Opening Hours
- Monday6am – 9pm
- Tuesday6am – 9pm
- Wednesday6am – 9pm
- Thursday6am – 9pm
- Friday6am – 9pm
- Saturday8am – 4pm
- Sunday8am – 2pm
Bank Holidays 8am – 4pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day.