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Swim, Splash and Smile Into Easter: FREE Adult and Child Swimming This School Holidays

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Swim, Splash and Smile Into Easter: FREE Adult and Child Swimming This School Holiday

Looking for a fun, active way to keep the kids busy this school holiday?

With an ActiveWestminster Card (You must apply for and get one before booking a swim session), children living in Westminster can swim for FREE when accompanied by an adult at one of our leisure centres with pools. 

Get Your ActiveWestminster Card

*Terms and conditions apply

Make this Easter half term one to remember. Swim, splash, and smile with ActiveWestminster!

Why make swimming part of your Easter plans?

It’s fun, accessible, and packed with benefits, the perfect way to burn of all that Easter egg energy, and break up the holidays while building confidence in the water.
  • Build essential water confidence and life skills
  • Stay active with a fun, full body workout
  • Boost mood, energy and overall wellbeing 
  • Enjoy quality time together

Check eligibility and rules

  • One free adult per qualifying child.
  • Free swim session times vary by leisure centre – check websites for details.
  • Children under 8 must be supervised in the water by an adult (18+), with a maximum ratio of two children to one adult.
  • Participants must register for the ActiveWestminster card in advance. All children must be residents to quality for the scheme.
  • All swim sessions must be pre-booked. Wristbands to be collected at reception.
  • Available Monday – Friday, from 10am to 4pm during school holidays (times may vary by pool).

Ready to jump in?

Sessions are running throughout the Easter holiday period and booking one is simple! Each sessions is one hour long, and times vary by pool, please check beforehand to avoid dissapointment .

There are more ways to get in the water. Explore our full range of swimming offers.

Swim Offers

Last Chance To Become A Champion Of The Future – Apply By Midnight Tonight 25 March

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Last Chance To Apply To Become A Champion Of The Future - Apply By Midnight Tonight 25 March

It’s your final chance to be recognised, supported and take your performance to the next level

Time is almost up. Application for the ActiveWestminster’s Champions of the Future programme close tonight at midnight and this is your final opportunity to be recognised as one of Westminster’s rising sporting stars.

Make sure you take advantage of this amazing opportunity delivered to you by Westminster City Council, in partnership with Everyone Active and Kings College London. 

Step in to your future

Champions of the Future isn’t just about funding, it’s a platform to elevate your sporting journey to the highest level. 

Selected athletes will gain access to the support, recognition and development opportunities needed to push their performance further and unlock their potential.

You get access to:

  • Funding support to help you train and compete at an elite level
  • Access to mentoring and athlete development opportunities
  • Official recognition as on of Westminster’s future sporting champions

Application criteria and process

Athletes accepted on to the scheme are selected based on their sporting success and the level at which they compete

To be considered for the programme applicants must:

  • Live, study or work in Westminster
  • Be registered with a National Governing Body affiliated club

and either:

  • Be ranked in the top 20 at a regional competition in the current year (2024- 2025), or
  • Be a member of a regional squad (age band to senior) with regional squad results in the current championship year (2024 – 2025).
For more information about the process, the benefits and how the Champions of the Future application is linked to the Everyone Active Sporting Champions programme visit our dedicated page by clicking the button below. 

The window for applications is now open until Friday 25th March 2026. 

To be considered for the Champions of the Future programme, you must first make an application for the Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions programme. Apply now using the link below.
Apply By Midnight!

Don’t miss your moment. Opportunities like this don’t come around often. If you are competing at regional level or above, now is the time to take the next step.

Want to know more about the process?

Then visit our dedicated Champions of the Future Programme page to learn how it all works.

Active Streets Coach-Led Activity Sessions Timetable Confirmed

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Active Streets Coach-Led Activity Sessions Timetable Confirmed

Westminsters Streets are set to move once again!

We are pleased to announce confirmed activity sessions for Play Street and Street Play Sessions for Spring and Summer 2026. Residential roads will be transformed into safe, welcoming spaces where children, families and neighbours can play be active and connect.

Check out the full Spring & Summer 2026 timetable and find the sessions nearest on a street near you.

From informal games and multi-sports activities to relaxed free play, these sessions make physical activity accessible and inclusive and best of all they are right on your doorstep, helping local residents stay active while building stronger community connections.

Delivered in partnership with Everyone Active, London Capital and Happy Lizzy Hub, these sessions will allow residents of all ages to move, play and connect in their local streets.

Download the Activity Timetable

Spring Into Fun This Easter With Edutain and Edutain+ School Holiday Camps!

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Spring Into Fun This Easter With Edutain & Edutain+ Holiday Camps!

Looking for ways to make sure the kids burn off all that Easter egg energy this half term? We’ve got it covered! Sign the kids up for the ActiveWestminster Edutain and Edutain+ school holiday camps.

Active days, creative play

Our Easter camps are all about keeping young people moving, learning new skills and enjoying their time off from school in a supportive enviroment.
  • Open to ages 8-13 (Edutain) and 8-16 (Edutain+)
  • A mix of sports, team games, and creative activities
  • Opportunities to build confidence, try new things and meet others

Eligible families can access free spots, helping ensure everyone can take part.

Edutain Camps Details

Edutain+ Camps Details

Edutain camp dates:

Designed for children aged 8-13 Edutain camps run throughout the Easter holidays and run from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

  • Week 1: Monday 30 March – Thursday 2 April
  • Week 2: Tuesday 7 April – Friday 10 April

Two Locations

  • Location 1: Academy Sport, Torquay Street W2 5EW
  • Location 2: Community Centre (Under Morgan House), Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED*

For more information or to book, call Ryan Denys on 07956 956167 or email ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org

Book Edutain @ Academy Sport
Book Edutain @ Lillington Gardens

Edutain+: Inclusive holiday fun without limits

Edutain+ is all about creating a space where every young person can get involved, feel confident and enjoy their school holidays their way.

Designed for children and young people with disabilities aged 8-16, these sessions offer a mix of sport, movement and creative activities adapted to suit different needs and abilities. Whether it’s trying something new, building skills or simply having fun with others, everyone us supported to take part and feel included. Sessions will run between 10:00am to 3:00pm.

  • Week 1: Monday 30 March – Thursday 2 April
  • Week 2: Tuesday 7 April – Thursday 9 April
  • Location: Academy Sport, Torquay Street W2 5EW

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED

Book Edutain+

For more information or to book, call 07891 386 688 or email leonard.lionel@sportwestminster.org

Brought to you by our trusted delivery partners SportWest – www.sportwest.org.uk

Time To Have Your Say: Westminster City Council Needs Your Input For Two Consultations

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Time To Have Your Say: Westminster City Council Needs Your Input For Two Consultations

Westminster City Council is planning improvements on Paddington Street Gardens South Playground and Paddington Street Gardens North and we need your input. We want to hear what you think about the current status, and share any ideas you might have for improvements.

Paddington Street Gardens South Playground Improvement Consultation

We are proposing to upgrade the playground and are inviting parents, carers, children, residents and stakeholders to tell us what they think and tell us what’s working and would could be better. 

Paddington Street Gardens North Enhancements Consultation

This consultation aims to understand how Paddington Street Gardens North could be made better for the local community. There is an ambition locally for the site to be improved, and we are inviting you to share your views at this early stage to help us consider what could be achieved before seeking funding.

Let’s work together to make our parks and open spaces better for our community

Share your views

You can give us your thoughts in one of two ways:

Online Surveys: Scan the QR code above or click on the button below to get more information about the consultation and fill out the short online surveys which are available until Sunday 29 March.

In Person: Come along to one of our in person drop-in sessions to ask questions and have your say at: Marylebone Library, 9-11 New Cavendish St, London W1G 9UQ

  • Tuesday 24 March 2026, 3-7pm
  • Thursday 26 March 2026, 3-7pm

Your opinions matter to us and can make all the difference in how the projects will be completed so please take the time to share your views.

Share Your Thoughtss

Last Chance To Apply: Don’t Miss The ActiveWestminster Bursary

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Last Chance to Apply: Don't Miss The ActiveWestminster Bursary

Time is running out to apply for the ActiveWestminster Bursary. Applications close at midnight tomorrow, Friday 20 March.

This is your final chance to access funding and support to help build skills, gain qualifications and create opportunities for people to be more active across Westminster.

Real people, real impact. See how the bursary is already changing futures.

Invest in your future and make an impact

Our bursary is designed to support those who are passionate about sport, physical activity, and wellbeing, providing access experience, confidence and connections that can shape your future.

At the same time, it enables you to give back to your community, supporting more residents to live healthier, more active lives.

Don’t miss this chance to invest in a better future.

Apply Now