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

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

*Terms and conditions apply

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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.

Active Streets Coach-Led Activity Sessions Timetable Confirmed

Active Streets Coach-Led Activity Sessions Timetable Confirmed

Westminsters Streets are set to move once again!

We are pleased to announce confirmed organised 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 ActiveLondon Capital and Happy Lizzy Hub, these sessions will allow residents of all ages to move, play and connect in their local streets.

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


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.

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

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.

Reform Your Routine: Moberly’s New Pilates Studio Is Here


Reform Your Routine: Moberly's New Pilates Studio Is Here!

We’re excited to announce the launch of a a brand new Reformer Pilates Studio at Moberly Sports Centre, which officially opened on Thursday 12 March.

The launch event welcomed internal stakeholders for an exclusive look, with opportunities to explore the space, learn about the benefits of Reformer Pilates, and try it firsthand.

As the first studio of it’s kind in Westminster, the new space features 14 reformer beds, offering a unique, high quality fitness experience. This marks another step forward in the continued investment from Everyone Active and Westminster City Council to enhance local leisure facilities and support residents to stay active.

The benefits of reformer pilates

One of the fastest growing fitness trends, Reformer Pilates offers a low impact, full body workout that builds strength, improves flexibility, and supports posture and core stability.

It’s suitable for all fitness levels and is particularly effective for:

  • Core strength and muscle tone
  • Injury prevention and rehabilitation
  • Balance, coordination and flexibility
  • Overall wellbeing and stress reduction

Try it for yourself

Thank you to everyone that joined us for the launch. 

Ready to reform your routine? Sessions are now available to book via the Everyone Active website or app.

Discover more ways to stay active with classes to suit all interests and fitness levels.

Westminster Launches New Playground Action Plan: A Place For Every Child To Play


Westminster Launches New Playground Action Plan: A Place For Every Child To Play

Play is a vital part of childhood. It helps children build confidence, stay active, develop social skills and explore the world around them. Just as importantly, it creates opportunities for families and communities to spend time togethe outdoors. 

That’s why Westminster City Council has  launched a new Playground Action Plan, setting out how playgrounds across the borough will be improved, maintained and developed so they remain safe, welcoming and enjoyable for years to come. The plan was officially launched last Tuesday 10 March, bringing together partners and colleagues to highlight the importance of play in creating healthy, active communities.

A better future for Westminster’s Playgrounds

Westminster is home to 68 Playgrounds, forming part of a wider network of parks and outdoor spaces that support healthy, active lifestyles for children and families.

The new Action Plan outlines how these spaces will be enhanced through improved design, maintenance and long-term planning, helping ensure playgrounds continue to meet the needs of local communities across the city.

Inclusive play for every child

At the heart of our plan is a commitment to inclusive design, ensuring playgrounds are accessible and enjoyable for children of all abilities and backgrounds.

Future improvements will prioritise inclusive equipment and thoughtful design so that more children can play together. By embedding inclusivity into new projects and upgrades, Westminster is creating play spaces where every child feels welcome and able to join in.

Supporting active childoods

The Playground Action Plan is an important step towards a wider vision for play in Westminster. It will help shape future plans for play across the borough, ensuring children have more opportunities to be active, creative and connected to their communities.

Because here in Westminster, we believe that every child deserves to have a play, today and in the future.