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Your guide to free and low cost activities in Kensington and Chelsea
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Benefits of Physical Activity 3
Activity Finder 4
Leisure Centres 5
Health Walks 6
Physical Activity in the North of the Borough 7 – 13
Physical Activity in the South of the Borough 14 – 17
Health 18 – 19
Keep Fit Outdoors 20
Cycling 21
Mental Health Support 22
One You 23
Family Activities 24
Junior Activities 25
Volunteering 26
Chelsea Theatre 26Notes 27
Contents The benefits of 30 minutes of physical activity each day• Meet new, like-minded people• Improved confidence and self-esteem• Improve your mobility and posture• Reduce stress and anxiety• Assist with weight loss and weight management• Lower your blood pressure• Keep your heart strong and healthy• Lower your risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and some cancers
If you are not used to being active, these classes are the perfect starting point to build your confidence, fitness and wellbeing.
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Leisure Centre MembershipMemberships are available on a monthly or annual basis. For more information, please contact Chelsea Sports Centre or Kensington Leisure Centre.
Discount Leisure PassBeing a resident within The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, you may be eligible for a concessionary ‘Leisure Pass’ membership if you are 60+, a full time student or registered disabled or in receipt of certain benefits. For more information, pick up an application form from Kensington Leisure Centre, Chelsea Sports Centre or your local library and get started today!
Exercise referrals for medical conditionsIf you want to improve your fitness but are concerned about your health, speak to your doctor or health professional to see if you are eligible to join the Exercise Referral Programme with GLL. We have specifically trained and experienced staff who provide one-to-one exercise support.
Chelsea Sports Centre Chelsea Manor Street, SW3 5PL
T: 020 7352 6985 E: [email protected] W: www.better.org.uk
Kensington Leisure Centre Silchester Road, W10 6EX T: 020 3793 8210 E: [email protected] W: www.better.org.uk
Leisure Centres
Low Level or monitored training
Flexible and challenging
Free and accessible
Specific sessions
You decide the intensity of your workout
No payment needed, just turn up
Targeted sessions for specific groups: Women only, men only, disability and 50+
Throughout the programme these sessions are labelled
Throughout the programme these sessions are labelled
Throughout the programme these sessions are labelled
The perfect activity for those getting back into exercise, allowing you to track your personal goals
Through out the programme these sessions are labelled
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* There is the option to have a 30 minute short walk or a one hour long walk
Led by trained local residents, our five Health Walks are free of charge and open to all abilities. Meet new people who share a passion for the outdoors, and join any of our Health Walks.
DAY ACTIVITY VENUE MEETING PLACE TIME PRICE
Monday Health Walk Grand Union Canal Sainsbury’s Ladbroke Grove *10.30 – 11.30am FREE
Tuesday Health Walk Battersea Park Albert Bridge (Kensington and Chelsea side)
*10.30 – 11.30am FREE
Wednesday Health Walk Brompton Cemetery Old Brompton Road entrance *10.30 –
11.30am FREE
Thursday Health Walk Holland Park Cafe *10.30 – 11.30am FREE
Friday Health Walk Kensington Gardens
King’s Arms Gate, Kensington High Street
10.30 – 11.30am FREE
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St. Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, W10 6DZTel: 020 8962 5500, to book for any of the below classes
Bus: 52, 295, 7
Tube: Ladbroke Grove (15min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Mon Dance Mix 50+ £1 / £3 10 – 11am
Wed Intermediate Stretch & Tone 50+ £1 / £3 12.45 – 1.45pm
Wed DanceWest Bolder Not Older Dance 50+ £2 2 – 3pm
Thur GO Generation: Table Tennis 50+ £1 / £3 10 – 11.30am
Thur Exercise to Music with health management 50+ £1.50 12.15 – 1.30pm
Thur Beginners Stretch & Tone 50+ £1 / £3 1 – 2pm
Fri Abs, Bums & Thighs 50+ £1 / £3 1.30 – 2.30pm
Venture Centre
103A Wornington Road, W10 5YB Tel: 020 8960 3234
Bus: 23, 52, 70, 228, 295, 316, 452
Tube: Ladbroke Grove (15min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Mon Dance exercise to African music (Women Only) All £2.50 10 – 11am
Mon Zumba (women only) All £2 7 – 8pm
Tues Pilates All £2 1 – 1.45pm
Tues Yoga 50+ £1.50 2 – 3.30pm
Wed Zumba All £1.50 12.30 – 1.30pm
Thur Pilates All £2 6.30 – 7.30pm
Fri Belrobics. 50+ £1 12 – 1pm
Fri Boxfit All £2 6.15 – 7.15pm
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Westway Sport & Fitness Club (Thorpe Close)
3 to 5 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL Tel: 020 8960 2221
Bus: 7, 23, 52, 70, 295, 452
Tube: Ladbroke Grove (5min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Tues Gym Club (instructor led class) All £2 4.30 – 5.30pm
Tues Zumba GOLD (Open Age) 50+ £2 1.30 – 2.30pm
Wed Exercise to African Music (women only) All £2 11am – 12pm
Thur Gym Club (men only) All £2 3.30 – 4.30pm
Fri Tai Chi 50+ £2 11.30am – 12.30pm
Fri Breathing yoga 50+ £2 12.30 – 2.30pm
Sun Gym, Sauna & Zumba (women only) All£4 or £6 for mother & daughter
5.30 – 8pm
Kensington Leisure Centre
Silchester Road, W10 6EX Tel: 020 3793 8210
Bus: 7, 23, 52, 70, 295, 316
Tube: Latimer Road (4min walk), Ladbroke Grove (8min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Mon Swimming for disabled adults All FREE 11am – 12pm
Mon Parent and Baby Pilates All FREE 11 – 12pm
Mon Swimming lessons All £2.10 2 – 3pm
Mon Strictly Dance All £2.10 1.30 – 3pm
Mon Badminton for disabled adults All FREE 3 – 4.30pm
Mon Yoga All £2.10 3 – 4pm
Tues Multi sports for disabled adults All FREE 10 – 11.30am
Tues Pilates beginners All £2.10 3 – 4pm
Tues Swimsanity All £2.10 6.30 – 7.30pm
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Kensington Leisure Centre
Silchester Road, W10 6EX Tel: 020 3793 8210
Bus: 7, 23, 52, 70, 295, 316
Tube: Latimer Road (4min walk), Ladbroke Grove (8min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Wed Yoga for Disabled Adults All FREE 10 – 11am
Wed Swimming lessons 50+ FREE 11am – 12pm
Wed Pilates intermediate All £2.10 12.15 – 1.15pm
Wed Spinning (women only) All £2.10 6 – 7pm
Thur Gym club (instructor led class) All £2.10 2 – 3pm
Fri Gym club for disabled adults All FREE 10.30am – 12pm
Fri Aquamotion All £2.10 12 – 1pm
Fri Men Only Racket Sports All FREE 12 – 1pm
Fri Zumba All £2.10 2 – 3pm
Sat DSC Community Club 11+ £3 11 - 1pm
Holland Park
Ilchester Place, W8 6LU Tel: 020 7602 2226 or 020 7938 8170
Bus: 9, 10, 49, 94
Tube: Holland Park (8min walk) High Street Kensington (10min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Mon Fitness Walk All £2.10 12.30 – 1.30pm
WedTennis Activators Cash payment made at Stable Yard Reception. All £5 9 – 11am
Wed Tai Chi All £2.10 12.30 – 1.30pm
Thur Nordic Walking All £2.10 Seasonal – please call 02079388182
Central Library
12 Phillimore Walk, W8 7NX Tel: Open Age on 020 8964 1900
Bus: C1, 9, 10, 27, 28, 49, 52, 70, 328
Tube: High Street Kensington (2min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Mon Chair-based exercise 50+ £1 12.00 – 1.00pm
Wed Dance exercise 50+ £1 2.30 – 3.30pm
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GARDENS
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Earls Court
West Brompton
Kensington Olympia
Holland Park
Sloane Square
Knightsbridge
Gloucester Road
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Sybil Thorndike House
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New Horizons
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461 – 463 King’s Rd, SW10 0LU Tel: 020 7352 1675
Bus: C3, 11, 22, 328
Tube: Imperial Wharf Overground Station (10min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Mon Latin and Ballroom Dance All £2.10 2 – 3pm
Sybil Thorndike House
Kramer Mews (off Old Brompton Road), SW5 8JG Tel: 0845 1402020
Bus: C1, C3, 74, 328
Tube: Earls Court – Warwick Road exit (3min walk), West Brompton (3min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Tues Tai Chi All £2 2.30 – 4pm
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300 Old Brompton Road, SW5 9JF Tel: 020 7370 4606
Bus: C1, C3, 74, 328
Tube: Earls Court – Warwick Road exit (8min walk), West Brompton (2min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Mon Body Balance 1 All £3 11am – 12pm
Wed Chair Yoga All £3 11am – 12pm
Fri Body Balance 2 (Women Only) All £3 11.45 – 12.45pm
New Horizons
Guinness Trust Estate, Cadogen Street, SW3 2PF Tel: 020 7590 8970
Bus: C1, 11, 19, 22, 137, 211, 319, 452, 360
Tube: Sloane Square (7min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Mon Pilates Beginners 50+ £1 1 – 2pm
Tues Dance Exercise 50+ £1 1 – 2pm
Wed Stretch and Tone 50+ £1 12 – 1pm
Wed Chair Exercise 50+ £1 1 – 2pm
Thur Flow Yoga 50+ £1 11 – 12pm
Fri Ballet Fitness 50+ £1 2 – 3pm
Chelsea Sports Centre
Chelsea Manor Street, SW3 5PL Tel: 020 7352 6985
Bus: 11, 19, 22, 49, 319, 211
Tube: South Kensington (12min walk) Sloane Square (14min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Mon Swimming lessons 50+ FREE 11.30am – 12.30pm
Tues Aquamotion All £2.10 12 – 1pm
Wed Circuit Training (Men Only) All FREE 3 – 4pm
Thur Gym Club All £2.10 10.30 – 11.30am
Thur Aquamotion All £2.10 12 – 1pm
Thur Line Dancing All £2.10 2.30 – 4pm
Fri Strictly Dance All £2.10 2.30 – 4pm
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Specific sessions for health conditions. Must be referred to these sessions through a health professional. Either speak to your healthcare professional or the Sports Development Team for more information (07702151847)
Specific sessions for health conditions. Must be referred to these sessions through a health professional. Either speak to your healthcare professional or the Sports Development Team for more information (07702151847)
Chelsea Sports Centre
Chelsea Manor Street, SW3 5PL Tel: 02073526985
Bus: 11, 19, 22, 49, 319, 211
Tube: South Kensington (12min walk) Sloane Square (14min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Tues Cardiac Rehab Plus All FREE 4pm – 5pm
A programme designed to restore and help you keep physically active plus improve your oxygen transport. The sessions are facilitated and monitored by a fully qualified cardiac exercise professional.
Wed Kobler Pilates All FREE 11am – 12pm
For people living with HIV. This class will help to balance your body, develop muscular symmetry, align your posture and improve your flexibility. Delivered in a welcoming environment by a knowledgeable instructor.
Thurs Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab All FREE 1.45pm – 3.15pm
The sessions are facilitated and monitored by a fully qualified COPD exercise professional. Aimed to improve your fitness, strength and flexibility, increasing your ability to exercise and improve your quality of life.
Kensington Leisure Centre
Silchester Road, W10 6EX Tel: 02037938210
Bus: 7, 23, 52, 70, 295, 316
Tube: Latimer Road (4min walk), Ladbroke Grove (8min walk)
Day Class name Age Cost Time
Tues LiveStrong Circuits All FREE 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Circuit class for people with diagnosed cancer who are either pre-hab, in current or post treatment or post-surgery. Aimed to help achieve and maintain optimal physical and psychosocial health, minimise side effects and socialise with others in similar circumstances.
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“These classes have been a really valuable part of improving my physical and mental wellbeing!”
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Prefer to keep fit outdoors
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea offer a number of outdoor facilities available to hire all year round.
For more information on multi use courts for Tennis, Netball and Football, contact the Sports Booking Office on 020 7602 2226 or email [email protected]
Social Cycling Groups
Have you always wanted to meet new people and develop your cycle skills in a small group? Then our social cycling groups are for you. You might be a complete beginner, want to brush up your skills, learn to cycle on the road or join exciting themed rides – all RBKC residents welcome. It is simply about cycling, being active and having fun.
· Small social cycling groups· Comprehensive programme of drop-in sessions and led rides throughout the week· Bring your own bike or borrow one of ours· Training is free, but it is essential to book your place
Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, W10 6PR
To find out more or to book please phone 020 7361 4259 or email [email protected]
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Supporting Mental Health
SMART is a friendly mental health charity where people can drop in to try a range of activities, have a cuppa in our community cafe or become a full member and work, train or volunteer with us. We provide 1:1 support and help to put together a recovery plan. Open every day of the week and most evenings too (including on public holidays).
For more information, visit www.smartlondon.org.uk or contact 020 7376 4668
Keep healthy withOne You Kensington and Chelsea
One You Kensington and Chelsea is here to support you to make simple changes towards a longer, healthier and happier life. One You provides stop smoking and cardiovascular services, as well as plenty of inspiration on ideas on how you can lead a healthy lifestyle on their website.
The service also includes a Man v Fat football programme and One You social clubs, giving you the opportunity to meet other residents and get healthier.
To find out more, visit www.oneyou.rbkc.gov.uk or email [email protected]
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Change4Life Kensington and Chelsea encourages and supports children, young people and families across Kensington and Chelsea to make healthy lifestyle choices, making it easier for children and young people to eat well and be active.
New fun, free activities are launching in 2020 to help children, young people and families to eat well and keep active. Keep an eye out on www.rbkc.gov.uk/change4life for updates and more information.
Westway Climbing – Westway Sports Centre provides one of London’s biggest and best climbing walls, open to all levels from novices to experienced climbers. For more information on Family Pay and Play bookings, contact [email protected]
Swimming is available at Kensington Leisure Centre and Chelsea Sports Centre. The Swim for All sessions are open to all ages and abilities, and Swim for Under 5’s. There are also Swim England accredited Adult & Infant and Adult & Toddler Swimming lessons.
All other activities are run at Kensington Leisure Centre only including Stay and Play Soft Play and Baby Massage classes, as well as the opportunity to book Badminton, Table Tennis and Short Tennis.For more information, please contact Kensington Leisure Centre on 0203 793 8210 or Chelsea Sports Centre on 0207 352 6985.
Activities for Families Activities for JuniorsHolland Park Tennis offer Junior programmes for six week courses. Days and times vary per age group, so contact James on 07825 155349 or [email protected] for information and costs. Visit the website on www.hollandparktennis.com or www.courtfit.co.uk for more details.
Epic CIC is a youth organisation delivering exciting sessions and holiday activities including kayaking, basketball, music production and adventurous play for children and young people up to the age of 19 years old (up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities). Most sessions are FREE of charge! For more details visit www.epiccic.org.uk or email [email protected]
London Sports Trust run two weekly sports sessions for juniors. For more information, contact [email protected] - Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, W10 6RP at 5pm to 7pm for ages 8 to 16Basketball - Harrow Club, 187 Freston Rd, W10 6TH at 6.30pm to 8.30pm for ages 8 to 16
Better offers lessons and courses including Swimming Lessons, Gymnastics, Basketball, Mini Tennis, and Ballet. All available to book via www.betterlessons.org.uk/book
For more information,please visit www.better.org.uk/Kensington or www.better.org.uk/chelsea
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Chelsea Theatre
The Chelsea Theatre is a community and arts space in the centre of the World’s End Estate that reopened in 2020 after an extensive refurbishment, transforming the cafe, community studios, and theatre on the first floor.
The Chelsea Theatre hosts a variety of activities from exercise, to dance, to education projects, to youth and children activities. From Autumn 2020, the 135-seat theatre space on the first floor will re-open, along with our rooftop bar and terrace. For more information about what activities are on and how to get involved, visit www.chelseatheatre.org.uk
Volunteering Kensington and Chelsea Volunteer Centre offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities, including the chance to volunteer with organisations delivering sport and physical activity in the borough.
For more information visit: www.voluntarywork.org.uk email [email protected] or phone 020 8960 3722 for more details.
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If you would like further information about any physical activity sessions in the borough or general fitness advice, contact:
Leisure ServicesThe Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea020 7938 [email protected]/sport