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Roll Out Your Mat: FREE Yoga Comes To The Exchange

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Roll Out Your Mat: Free Yoga Comes to The Exchange

Every Monday just got a lot more relaxing. Active Westminster and Hurdles2Hoops are launching a free weekly yoga session at The Exchange, led by instructor Eileen. Open to all levels, it’s the perfect way to start the week grounded, stretched and ready to go.

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Mats down, minds clear. FREE yoga with Eileen, every Monday at The Exchange.

Session Details

Here’s your session at a glance:

  • The Exchange, 61 Elgin Ave, W9 2DB
  • Every Monday, 10:45–11:45
  • Free: +44 07591 215808

Movement, your way

Movement doesn’t have to be fast or intense to count. Yoga proves that calm, slow movement is just as powerful for the body and mind.

  • Builds strength and flexibility
  • Eases stress and boosts mental clarity
  • Improves posture and balance
  • Supports better sleep and recovery
  • A calm, social start to the week

No experience needed. Just turn up, roll out a mat, and breathe. Monday mornings just got an upgrade.

Move More, Spend Less In North Paddington

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Move More, Spend Less In North Paddington

Free and low-cost sport, swimming and play – all across your neighbourhood. ActiveWestminster is powering a growing network of local activities built for every age and every ability across Queens Park, Harrow Road and Westbourne. No pressure, no barriers – just easy, welcoming ways to get moving at whatever pace feels right.

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Move, meet, belong for FREE across North Paddington

Find your thing

  • Neighbourhood sport & physical activities: informal sessions, open to all level
  • Streets turned into playgrounds & social hubs: everyday spaces reimagined for play
  • Free swimming & discounted leisure activities: staying active without the price tag
  • Community-led activity programmes: built by the neighbourhood, for the neighbourhood

Something missing? Got an idea?

Many of North Paddington’s best activities started with a simple idea from someone local. Got a gap to fill? ActiveWestminster wants to hear it. Email us at: activewestminster.gov.uk

Ashmore Road Comes Alive: Play Day Was A Roaring Success!

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Ashmore Road Comes Alive: Play Day Was A Roaring Success!

Bikes, ball games, chalk art and an epic tug of war! Ashmore Road Play Street was buzzing, last Wednesday 5th August, as ActiveWestminster and Play England and Play Their Way brought free, open-air fun to families across the community!

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A street full of play

No sign-up, no fuss, just local families turning up, joining in and making memories together. From scooters whizzing past to pavement art taking shape, the street transformed into a playground for the afternoon, proving that all you really need for a brilliant day out is some open space and a sense of fun.

A huge thank you to our partners Everyone Active, Cycle Confident, Change4Life and Play England and Play Their Way, who brought the energy, activities and expertise that made the day so special.

Days like this matter more than ever. Play England, alongside Play Their Way, is calling on the government to revive a National Play Strategy, making the case that free, accessible play needs long-term investment and support, not just one day a year. Ashmore Road is a small snapshot of what that could look like across the country. Read the full press release here to find out more.

Bring play to your street

Loved what you saw at Ashmore Road? This is Active Streets in action, turning everyday streets into spaces for play, connection and community. Find out how you could bring a session like this to your own street!

Discover Active Streets

Still Time To Run From The Mall To The Palace – Grab Your FREE Spot!

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Still Time To Run From The Mall To The Palace Grab Your FREE Spot!

There’s still time to bag a FREE spot at the Vitality Westminster Mile this September – one of the most iconic routes in the country, starting on The Mall and finishing right outside Buckingham Palace!

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One mile, one iconic route. Are you in?

From the Mall to the Palace

This September, runners, walkers, families, schools and communities from across Westminster will come together for a day of energy, achievement and unforgettable Westminster spirit. Starting on The Mall, looping around St James’s Park, and finishing right in front of Buckingham Palace, this is a rare chance to take on a world-class route while soaking up some of London’s most famous landmarks.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, taking on your very first event, or after a fun day out with family and friends, there’s a place for everyone. Run it, jog it, walk it or wheel it – your mile, your way. Open to all ages and abilities, every single step counts.

Free for Westminster residents

Thanks to our partnership with London Marathon Events, Westminster residents can claim a FREE spot in the Westminster Community Wave, plus every participant takes home a souvenir medal to mark the achievement. With 500 free places available, spaces are filling up, so don’t wait too long! Schools, clubs and community groups can also get involved through dedicated event waves.

Secure your FREE spot

The Mall. St James’s Park. Buckingham Palace. This is one mile you won’t want to run anywhere else. And with limited free places left, now’s the time to claim yours. Sign up today, get your friends and family on board, and get ready for an unforgettable morning of Westminster spirit.

To the Palace I Go!

Street Play Session Set to Take Over Bravington Road

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Street Play Session Set to Take Over Bravington Road

Bravington Road will be transformed into a giant outdoor playground this Friday, as ActiveWestminster and Learn Together and Enjoy Together CIC bring a free Street Play Session to the community, with scooters, chalk, football and non-stop fun on the agenda.

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Friday 14 August: Bravington Road is closed for play, open for fun!

What’s Happening

The session runs from 5:00 – 7:00pm, this Friday 14 August on Bravington Road, with the road closed to traffic and opened up for children to play, create and connect right on their own doorstep. Expect hopscotch, hula hoops, pavement chalk art, football and plenty of opportunities for new friendships to form, all in a safe, traffic-free space designed purely for fun.

Why Outdoor Play Matters

Sessions like this offer far more than an afternoon of entertainment. Outdoor play supports children’s physical development, boosts confidence and creativity, and encourages social skills through unstructured, imaginative play. Closing the road to traffic also brings neighbours together, turning an everyday street into a shared community space where families can connect and children can simply be children.

All are welcome, no booking required, simply turn up and join in.

 

Unity in the Community: Round Two, Bigger Than Ever

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Unity in the Community: Round Two, Bigger Than Ever

Westminster’s biggest community football celebration returns this September, calling every player, team and supporter to be part of something bigger than the game itself.

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One weekend. One community. One ball. September 5–6.

One weekend. One community. One ball.

This September, pitches across Paddington Recreation Ground come alive for Unity in the Community – our free grassroots football tournament that’s been bringing Westminster together for years. This isn’t just a competition. It’s neighbours becoming teammates, strangers becoming supporters, and a whole community showing up for each other on and off the pitch.

Mark your calendar: Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September 2026

Here’s what you can expect:

Saturday 5: Kicks off with – a girls-only development session – skills, confidence and non-competitive matches in a fun, supportive space, backed by United Dragons FC.

Sunday 6: Brings the main event – a mixed-gender tournament open to U10, U12, U14 and U16 teams, all battling it out for medals and bragging rights on Westminster’s finest start of the art pitches.

Whether you’re rallying your five-a-side regulars, pulling together a squad from your school or club, or just showing up solo to be placed in a team – there’s a spot on the pitch with your name on it.

 

This is what community sport looks like. No fees. No barriers. Just people coming together to play the game they love.

Spaces are limited and filling up fast – so tag your teammates, share the tournament and sign up. Let’s fill every pitch.

Register your team and find full details via the button below.

Get In The Game