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Second Time’s Even Better: ActiveWestminster Weekend Returns This August 22 & 23

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Second Time's Even Better: ActiveWestminster Weekend Returns 22 & 23 August

Westminster’s leisure centres throw open their doors for the second free activity weekend of 2026, inviting residents and visitors of all ages to try something new.

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Free grassroots football for the whole community - bring your team, 5-6 September 2026.

Fancy trying a new sport, rediscovering an old favourite, or just getting the family moving? ActiveWestminster Weekend is your excuse.

On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, Everyone Active leisure centres across Westminster open their doors for a weekend of free activities for residents, families, children and visitors alike (some age restrictions may apply).

Running twice a year, this is the perfect chance to explore facilities on your doorstep, whether that’s a class you’ve always meant to try or a return to a sport you haven’t picked up in years. No pressure, no cost, just a weekend to get active, on your terms.

Make the Most of Your Visit

Sign up for the ActiveWestminster Card – a free card for anyone who lives or studies in Westminster, giving access to discounted activities including group exercise classes, swimming and racquet sports. You can also find out more about Everyone Active memberships on the day.

No membership, no experience, no excuses, just turn up and get moving.

Mark Your Calendar: Saturday 22 & Sunday 23, get full details of participating centres and what’s by clicking on the button below.

We can’t wait to see you all there!

See What Awaits

Play Day Is Tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August: See You on Ashmore Road To Celebrate!

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Play Day Is Tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August: See You on Ashmore Road To Celebrate!

Get ready for an afternoon of free, open-air fun as ActiveWestminster teams up with Play England to celebrate Play Day on Wednesday 5th August! Families and children of all ages are invited down to Ashmore Road Play Street to play freely, try new activities and enjoy the great outdoors together.

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Come and Celebrate Play Day - Wednesday 5 August! Free family fun on Ashmore Road Play Street, 4-6pm

From bikes and ball games to chalk art and a good old-fashioned tug of war, there’s something for everyone. No sign-up needed, just turn up, join in and have fun!

When: Wednesday 5th August, 4pm – 6pm
Where: Ashmore Road, London, W9 3DD

Powered by partners, made for play

The session is proudly supported by Everyone Active, Cycle Confident, Change4Life and Play England, bringing together activities, expertise and a whole lot of energy for one brilliant community afternoon.

Play Day is all about reclaiming the streets for children to play freely and joyfully. So grab the family, head to Ashmore Road, and make some memories together!

Want to bring play to your own street? Find out how you can set up a Play Street where you live

Bring Play to Your Street

New summer basketball sessions launch for young people in Churchill Gardens

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New summer basketball sessions launch for young people in Churchill Gardens

The new weekly sessions are a great opportunity for young people to stay active during the school summer holidays, learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy playing basketball in a fun and welcoming environment.

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Young people aged 11–16 can enjoy free basketball sessions this summer at Johnsons Place MUGA in Churchill Gardens, delivered by the London Basketball Association.

Open to all abilities, the mixed sessions will include basketball skills, drills and games, giving participants the chance to develop their skills while meeting new people and having fun on court.

Session details

  • Activity: Basketball
  • Location: Johnsons Place MUGA, Churchill Gardens
  • Every Wednesday from 29 July to 2 September 2026
  • Time: 4pm–6pm
  • Age group: 11–16 (mixed sessions)
  • Delivered by: London Basketball Association

Whether you’re new to basketball or already enjoy the sport, come along and get involved this summer.

Check other LBA sessions

Help protect Westminster’s parks and green spaces during the hot weather

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Help protect Westminster's parks and green spaces during the hot weather

With hot, dry weather increasing the risk of grass fires, ActiveWestminster is reminding everyone to take extra care when visiting any parks and green spaces across Westminster, including Sayers Croft (London and Surrey locations).

LFB working on putting down a fire.

Even a small spark can quickly spread through dry grass and vegetation, putting people, wildlife, buildings and outdoor spaces at risk.

If you’re spending time outdoors, please help keep our parks and facilities safe by:

  • Do not light BBQs, campfires or any open flames in parks or outdoor spaces.
  • Dispose of cigarettes and matches safely, ensuring they are completely extinguished.
  • Take your litter home if bins are full, particularly glass bottles, which can contribute to fire risk.
  • Never leave disposable BBQs or hot coals behind.
  • If you see a fire, move to a safe place and call 999 immediately.

By taking a few simple precautions, everyone can help protect Westminster’s parks, outdoor facilities and green spaces, ensuring they remain safe for everyone to enjoy throughout the summer.

For more information and fire safety advice, visit the London Fire Brigade’s guidance on grass and wildfires on the link below.

Read LFB Advice

Your Way to Getting Active: SFC Connect in Westminster

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Your Way to Getting Active: SfC Connect in Westminster

Launching this August, SfC Connect is a free Westminster service providing personalised support for residents facing health conditions, disability, loneliness or major life changes. Referrals are open now.

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SFC Connect service offers the support of Occupational Therapists in every step.

Support tailored to the individual

SfC Connect is a new early help service from Sport for Confidence CIC, in partnership with Everyone Active and Active Westminster. Occupational therapists work with each person to understand their goals and barriers, then build a personalised plan to help them reconnect with activity, people and community.

Available at three of our Westminster Leisure Centres

Meeting people where they need

Not every barrier to activity is visible, and that’s exactly what this service is designed to address. For some residents, the challenge has nothing to do with fitness levels or ability; it’s more personal than that, and that first step can be the hardest part of the whole journey. Ultimately, this is about making sure activity feels accessible to everyone, not just those who already feel comfortable getting started, and it reflects a wider ambition building a borough where residents feel genuinely supported, not just catered to.

Working together for Westminster

Hear from key partners and the Cabinet Member as they share why SfC Connect is an important step in helping more Westminster residents become active, improve their wellbeing and access personalised support when they need it most.

A practical, resident-focused step toward more connected communities.
Councillor Robert Rigby
Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride
Barriers to activity aren't always obvious — sometimes it's confidence, anxiety, or simply not knowing where to start.
Robert Walker
Senior Occupational Therapist, Sport for Confidence
Some residents need a little extra support to walk through the door — this service is designed to help them do exactly that.
Nicole Fox
Health and Activity Manager, Everyone Active
We want every resident to enjoy the benefits of being active, whatever their circumstances.
Max Goodchild
Relationship Manager, ActiveWestminster

Referrals are now open ahead of the August launch. You can refer yourself or be referred by a healthcare professional or partner organisation.

Make a Referral Now

The Folks At Barnsdale Street Showed Up And Showed Out

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The Folks At Barnsdale Street Showed Up And Showed Out For Launch Day

The street was ours, and Barnsdale Street turned it into pure magic. Bikes, scooters, games and grins as far as the eye could see, with neighbours old and new coming together for an afternoon that felt like a proper community celebration. This is exactly what Street Plays are all about.

The street was ours and residents made the most of it.

From confident new riders taking on Cycle Confident’s guidance, to families getting active together with Happy Lizzy, to bikes getting a free tune-up from Dr Bike – every corner of the street had something going on. Neighbours chatting on doorsteps. Kids making new friends over a game of tag. Parents catching up while the little ones burned off some energy. THIS is what happens when you give a community room to breathe and be free.

And the best bit? This isn’t a one-off.
Barnsdale Road Play Street is on every Tuesday, 4-6pm, all summer long.

So grab your bike, your scooter, your neighbours, your kids and family and come claim the street again next week. See you there! 

Want this on your street too?

Barnsdale Street is just one of the streets bringing play back to the neighbourhood as part of Westminster’s Active Streets programme, an initiative that closes roads to traffic and opens them up to community, connection and fun.

If you’d love to see your own street transformed like this, find out how to get involved and bring more play to your road by clicking on the button below.

Start Your Own Play Street