Activities for adults in parks and leisure centres in the borough (16 yrs +)
Active for life activities
- Summer Events in Parks
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Little Wormwood Scrubs Cycling Event for Tour De France
Friday 19 July 11am to 2pmCome to the Tour de Kensington and Chelsea, Friday 19 July!
With the Tour de France in full swing, you may be feeling you want to get out on your bike, but you’re worried about it as you haven’t been cycling for a long time.Come along anytime between 11am and 2pm and enjoy activities such as:
- free checks and service of your bike from Dr Bike
- all ability cycling which gives you the chance to try out different bikes
- cycle with confidence if you feel nervous on a bicycle
- side-by-side cycling for those with physical or mental disabilities
- meeting cyclists from a local BMX club
Kensington and Chelsea Summer Games Festival
Sunday 28 July 10.30am to 4pmEnjoy the summer of sport by coming along to take part in a host of taster sessions for adults and children and get a taste of the Olympics. You can enjoy:
- football
- basketball
- tennis
- badminton
- assault course
- boxing
- running
- other Olympic sports
- inflatable dartboard
- facepainting for children
For men, don’t miss out on visiting the Men’s Zone, featuring the TrimTalk project (funded by the Mayor of London). You can get health checks, plus a haircut and enter in competitions for prizes.
There are a host of other stalls at the event as well to offer help and advice on a range of health concerns including a team from the Royal Marsden, stop smoking advice, dealing with drugs and alcohol. There is also advice on health eating, physical activity and better sleeping.
Free for any age and ability, come along and join in the fun!
Kensington Memorial Park Activity Day
Thursday 22 August 10.30am to 3pmMore information coming soon!
Emslie Hornimans Pleasance Activity Day
Thursday 12 September 3.30pm to 6.30pm
More information coming soon!
Chelsea Riverside Activity Day Thursday 26 September 2pm to 6.30pm
More information coming soon!
- Fit For Life Youth Circuit and Boxercise Workout sessions
- Session details, coming soon.
A type of HITT workout – high-intensity interval training, from quick punches to fast feet all the movements will be sure to raise your heart rate.Movements and exercises all based on boxing training which elevates heart rate, weight loss, increased fitness, strength, and conditioning.
If interested or need more information please contact [email protected].
- Free Fitness sessions in the Community
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Free opportunity to participate in activity sessions in the park. Available to all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, led by qualified instructors for fun and accessible activities. These are being brought to you by Kensington and Chelsea Council.
- All sessions start week beginning 28 June 2021
- Sessions are following Covid guidelines, please turn up on the day.
Monday – 2pm - 3pm at Kensington Memorial Park St Mark's Rd, London W10 6BZ
- Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness. No equipment needed.
Mondays 6-7pm Tai Chi at Chelsea Theatre, 7 World's End Place, London SW10 0DR
- Tai Chi combines body co-ordination and breathing techniques to improve strength, and flexibility.
Wednesday 11-12pm Zumba at Bay 20 Community Centre, 71 St Marks Road, W10 6JG
- Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness. No equipment needed.
Wednesday 3-4pm Tai Chi at Bay 20 Community Centre, 71 St Marks Road, W10 6JG
- Tai Chi combines body co-ordination and breathing techniques to improve strength, and flexibility.
Friday 2-3pm Tai Chi at Little Wormwood Scrubs 1 Dalgarno Gardens, London W10 5LL
- Tai Chi combines body co-ordination and breathing techniques to improve strength, and flexibility.
Sunday 10:30am -11:15am Yoga Holland Ecology Centre W8 6LU
- A spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body through flow of movement and balance.
- Cost: £2.10
- Please book online.
Sunday 11:00am – 12:00pm Family 2k Fun Run, Little Wormwood Scrubs, 1 Dalgarno Gardens, London W10 5LL
The IRunYouWalk Collective
A weekly running and activity session focused on bringing community together focusing on fitness, health and wellbeing.
Promoting mixed abilities, from beginners to experienced, young and old, rain or shine, the IRunYouWalk collective will be out running and walking.
Gerard (Running Mayor of RBKC ) has pledged to make a difference in the community and through leading runs, walks 2k fun runs, 5k, 10k, half marathons and full marathons.
The IRunYouWalk Collective opens its doors to the community with the mission to inspire and demonstrate that everybody can achieve.
To book your space each week, please email [email protected].
- Active for Life Outdoor Programme
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No need to pre book but please turn up 5 to 10 minutes early.
Health Walks
Led by trained 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.
- Monday 10.30am to 11.30am Grand Union Canal *Meeting point: Sainsbury’s Ladbroke Grove, Canalside*
- Tuesday 10.30am to 11.30am Battersea Park *Meeting point: Albert Bridge (Kensington and Chelsea side) *
- Wednesday 10.30am to 11.30am Brompton Cemetery *Meeting point: Old Brompton Road entrance*
- Thursday 10.30am to 11.30am Holland Park *Meeting point: Café*
- Friday 10.30am to 11.30am Kensington Gardens *Meeting point: King’s Arms Gate*
Fitness Walk
An instructor led class incorporating stretches and power walking. Suitable for regular brisk walkers. Improves cardiovascular fitness, balance, and co-ordination.
- Monday 12.30pm to 1.30pm Holland Park *Meeting point: Stable Yard*
- Cost: £2.10
- Please book online.
Tennis Activators
Improve your shots, have fun, get a workout, play non-competitively. Two-hour session with a coach (cardio, coaching tips, and match play).
- Wednesday 9am to 11am Holland Park *Meeting point: Tennis Courts by Kensington High Street entrance*
- Cost: £5
- Please book online.
Buggy Workout
Post pregnancy exercise with experienced instructor, with a mixture of cardio, toning and core stability work, while meeting new friends.
- Wednesdays 11am to 12pm Holland Park *Meeting point: Café*
- Cost: £2.10
- Please book online.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that combines body co-ordination and breathing techniques. It helps to improve strength, flexibility, and posture. This is an ideal exercise for all participants at any stage of fitness.
- Mondays 6pm to 7pm Cremorne Gardens *Meeting point: Open space overlooking the River*
- Wednesday 12pm to 1pm Holland Park *Meeting point: Outside Orangery*
- Sunday 10:30am to 11:30am Avondale park *Meeting point :Under the Café shelter*
- Fridays 2 to 3pm Little Wormwood Scrubs * Meeting Point: Outside Childrens Playground*
- Cost: £2.10
- Please book online.
Nordic Walking
Nordic walking is a Finnish-origin total-body version of walking that can be enjoyed both by non-athletes as a health-promoting physical activity, and by athletes as a sport. The activity is performed with specially designed walking poles like ski poles.
- Thursday 3pm to 4pm Holland Park *Meeting point: Stable Yard*
- Cost: £2.10
- Please book online.
Family 2K Run
Walk, jog, or run, the family fun run is for anyone that would like a social form of exercise improving your cardiovascular system and endurance.
- Sunday 11am -12pm
- Little Wormwood Scrubs 1 Dalgarno Gardens, London W10 5LL
Tennis Activators session – Kensington Memorial Park
Come down and get involved In our brand new Tennis activator sessions for the community. Implementing technical skills, cardio, and general fun throughout with our highly experienced coach. All are welcome.
- Thursdays
- 7pm – 8pm
- Cost: £2.10
- Please book online
- Leisure Centre Classes
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Active for Life classes are now ‘turn up on the day’, with no prior booking necessary. Face coverings are optional when in the centres.
Kensington Leisure Centre
Day Class Time Monday Women Only Power and Pump
9:45am - 10:45am Monday Swimming for Disabled Adults 11am - 12pm Monday Strictly Dance 1:30pm - 3pm Monday Swimming Lessons 2pm - 3pm Monday Yoga 3pm - 4pm Monday Women Only Pilates 4:45pm - 5:45pm Tuesday Women only
Combat Fitness10am - 11am Tuesday Multi Sports for Disabled Adults 10am - 11:30am Tuesday Tai Chi 12:30pm – 1:30pm Tuesday Beginner Pilates 3pm - 4pm Wednesday Intermediate Pilates 12pm - 1pm Wednesday Belrobics 2pm - 3pm Wednesday Women Only Spinning 6pm - 7pm Thursday Gym Club 2pm - 3pm Thursday Zumba 1:30pm - 2:30pm Friday Gym Club for Disabled Adults 11am - 12:30pm Friday Aquamotion 1:30pm - 2:30pm Chelsea Sports Centre
Day Class Time Monday 50+ Swimming 11:30am - 12:30pm Wednesday Aquamotion 9am - 10am Thursday Circuit Training 11am - 12pm Thursday Line Dancing 2:30pm - 4pm Friday Strictly Dance 2:30pm - 4pm - Online Exercise Class Programme
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All classes are free and will be taught via zoom.
Email [email protected] to be added to the class database. You must specify which class you are interested in with your post code.
- Mondays 10am – 11am Belrobics
Belrobics is a belly dance inspired fitness programme that will have you shimmying and shaking your troubles away... A feel good, fun & effective workout to a wide variety of Arabic rhythms.
- Thursdays 9.30am to 10.30am Mind and Body Yoga
Harmonizing the body with the mind and breath using different breathing techniques, Yoga poses and meditation.
- Fridays 10am to 11am Zumba
Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness. No equipment needed.
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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What happens if I turn up late?
Please ensure you turn up 5 minutes before the start time as late comers will not be allowed to take part.
Are these sessions suitable for beginners?
Yes, all our sessions are suitable for beginners.
Will outdoor sessions go ahead regardless of weather conditions?
Sessions will go ahead unless high winds or thunder and lightning. Please ensure you bring suitable clothing with you.
How much do sessions cost?
Free until the end of the year.
How old do I need to be to attend sessions?
16+
