Walking football
Improve strength, fitness and mobility and help lower blood pressure with walking football – a standard game of football where you walk instead of run. For all ages and abilities. Free with a prepaid Better membership.
When is it? Sundays 11am-12.30pm
Where is it? Swiss Cottage Pitches, Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, Adelaide Road, NW3 3NF
How do I get involved? For more information, go to https://www.camden.gov.uk/activities-older-people#zmlf
Wellbeing walks
Help clear your mind, improve your body’s circulation and increase your weekly step count by attending a weekly wellbeing walk.
How do I get involved? For a list of locations, dates and times, visit:
Wellbeing walks in Camden: camden.gov.uk/wellbeing-walks-in-camden
Bloomsbury Squares and Gardens walks: bloomsburysquares.com/2023/02/14/wellbeing-walks-from-the-bloomsbury-squares-new-season
Ways to Move
If you’re an older resident, living with health conditions, disabled or recovering from injury or illness, find information and activities to help you stay active at home and around the borough.
How do I get involved? Find out more at camden.gov.uk/keep-active-healthy
Free swimming for over 60s
Free swimming is available for Camden residents aged 60+ at our Better leisure centres with a concessionary Pay As You Go membership (£5.90 per year).
When is it? Weekdays, 6.30am-12pm
How do I get involved? Find out more at better.org.uk/memberships/pay-as-you-go-membership
Camden’s outdoor gyms
There are 10 outdoor gyms in Camden, which are free spaces for everyone aged 14 and over to use.
How do I get involved? For more information and to find one near you, go to camden.gov.uk/outdoor-gyms
Junior Gym
Offering a programme of activities, the Junior Gym is open to all 11 to 17-year-olds.
Where is it?
- Kentish Town Sports Centre: Monday to Friday 4pm-6pm, and Saturday and Sundays 2pm-4pm
- Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre: Wednesdays and Fridays 3.50pm-5pm, Saturdays and Sundays 1pm-4pm
- Pancras Square Leisure: Monday to Sunday, 3.30pm-5pm
How do I get involved? For more information, visit better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden
Sports and physical activities for children and young people
Fun activities led by qualified coaches are available for children and young people, including gymnastics, trampolining, football, basketball, volleyball and table tennis.
How do I get involved? Find out more at camden.gov.uk/children-young-people
Kids Swim for a Quid
Children aged under 16 can swim for £1 at Swim for All Sessions.
When is it? Before 10am every Saturday and Sunday and before 10am every day during school holidays.
Where is it? Better leisure centres with swimming pools in Camden
How do I get involved? For more information and terms and conditions, visit better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden
Girls football
Weetabix Wildcats Wednesdays is non-competitive football for girls aged 5-11 who want to give football a try, have fun and meet new friends.
How do I get involved? For more information, go to englandfootball.com/play/youth-football/weetabix-wildcats
