Westminster Council

Leisure Facilities Opening Hours during the Festive Period

Leisure Facilities Opening Hours during the Festive Period

Please see below the altered hours that will operate in all of our leisure facilities during the Winter holidays.

In case of any doubt, please contact each centre directly. You can find more information on our dedicated page for Westminster Leisure Centres.

2024 Winter holiday opening times Insta

Academy Sport

Saturday 21 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 22 Dec: Open normal hours
Monday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Tuesday 24 Dec to Monday 1 Jan (inclusive): CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan 2023: Open normal hours

 

Church Street Community Leisure Centre

Saturday 21 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 22 Dec: Open normal hours
Monday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Thursday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Jubilee Community Leisure Centre

aturday 21 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 22 Dec: Open normal hours
Monday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Thursday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Little Venice Sports Centre

aturday 21 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 22 Dec: Open normal hours
Monday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Thursday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Marshall Street Leisure Centre & Spa

Saturday 21 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 22 Dec: Open normal hours
Monday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Thursday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Moberly Sports Centre

Saturday 21 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 22 Dec: Open normal hours
Monday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Thursday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 8pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Porchester Leisure Centre

Saturday 21 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 22 Dec: Open normal hours
Monday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Thursday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

Queen Mother Sports Centre

Saturday 21 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 22 Dec: Open normal hours
Monday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Thursday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 8pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan: Open normal hours

St Augustine’s Sports Centre

Saturday 21 Dec: Open normal hours
Sunday 22 Dec: Open normal hours
Monday 23 Dec: Open normal hours
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Thursday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 8pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan: Open 6pm – 10pm

Paddington Recreation Ground (Gym)

Saturday 21 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 22 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Monday 23 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Thursday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan: Open 8am – 6pm

Paddington Recreation Ground (Sports Facilities)

Saturday 21 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Sunday 22 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Monday 23 Dec: Open 8am – 9pm
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: CLOSED
Thursday 26 Dec: CLOSED
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: CLOSED
Thursday 2 Jan: Open 8am – 9pm

Paddington Recreation Ground (Park)

Saturday 21 Dec: Open 8am – 6.30pm
Sunday 22 Dec: Open 8am – 6.30pm
Monday 23 Dec: Open 8am – 9.30pm
Tuesday 24 Dec: Open 8am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 25 Dec: Open 7am – 4.30pm
Thursday 26 Dec: Open 7am – 4.30pm
Friday 27 to Monday 30 Dec: Open 7am – 6.30pm
Tuesday 31 Dec: Open 8am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 1 Jan: Open 7am – 4.30pm
Thursday 2 Jan: Open 7am – 9.30pm

Season's Greetings

Keep Kids Active with Edutain Winter HAF Programme

Keep Kids Active with Edutain Winter HAF Programme

Edutain Winter HAF Programme

If you are looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your kids active and entertained this winter holiday? Join the Edutain Winter HAF Programme organised by SportWest in partnership with ActiveWestminster.

Perfect for children aged **8 – 13**, this programme is packed with exciting activities that encourage movement, creativity, and socialising.

Spots are limited, so booking is required!

Programme Details

Dates:

  • 27th December 2024
  • 2nd January 2025
  • 3rd January 2025
  • 4th January 2025

 Location: Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EW

 Time: 10am – 3pm

Cost: £1/day

  • Cost for non-Free School Meals children: £1.00 per child, per day.*
  • *EHCP required.*

How to Book

To secure your child’s spot, contact Ryan by email on ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org or by phone on 07956 956167

 

winter edutain haf programme_web

Try Before You Bike – Cycle Loan Scheme

Try Before You Bike - Cycle Loan Scheme

Westminster residents are encouraged to cycle with new Loan Scheme

Westminster City Council’s Try Before You Bike scheme is making cycling more accessible for all and with that in mind is giving away 250 free 3-month subscriptions for residents in the following areas:

  • Queens’ Park
  • Westbourne
  • Harrow Road
  • Church Street
  • St James

Plus, the council will also be providing 1-2-1 cycle training to improve your cycling skills and confidence on the road. What’s there not to like?

try before you bike

Residents can hire bikes—including e-bikes and adaptive options—on a flexible, monthly basis. The initiative offers a fantastic set of benefits like free delivery, training, and accessories, with rental costs deducted if participants choose to buy their bike later.

Low-income support and cycling lessons are also available, helping Westminster residents embrace sustainable, active travel.

 

Learn more on the council’s dedicated page by clicking the button below.

Introducing the New ActiveWestminster Strategy 2024-2028

Introducing the New ActiveWestminster Strategy 2024-2028

We’re excited to announce the launch of the ActiveWestminster Strategy 2024-2028! This forward-thinking plan is designed to transform how physical activity, leisure, and sport are integrated into daily life across Westminster. Building on the successes of previous strategies, this updated vision focuses on inclusivity, accessibility, and community wellbeing.

Using the ‘Move for Life!’ framework, the strategy outlines three core themes of delivery:

  1. Active Lives: Encourage more residents to engage in regular physical activity by offering tailored programmes that focus on targeting different needs and abilities.
  2. Active Neighbourhoods: Create vibrant local environments with parks and open spaces, safe streets, and community-led initiatives that inspire movement and connection.
  3. Active City: capitalising on Westminster’s top-class facilities and meaningful partnerships to make physical activity a central part of its identity.

Why This Matters:

Westminster faces unique challenges, such as high rates of inactivity and childhood obesity. The strategy emphasises reducing health disparities, promoting sustainability through active travel, and fostering strong community networks. It also supports programs like Active Streets, which repurpose residential areas for play and active lifestyles, and Active Lives for All, ensuring no one is left behind.

With this strategy, Westminster aims to create a healthier, happier city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive through movement and physical activity.

young adults playing basketball

For more details, visit the ActiveWestminster Strategy page by following the link below.

Celebrating the Winners of the ActiveWestminster Awards 2024

Celebrating the Winners of the ActiveWestminster Awards 2024

The 15th edition of the ActiveWestminster Awards shone a spotlight on the incredible individuals, clubs, and organisations that make Westminster an active, inclusive, and vibrant community. Held at the historic Porchester Hall on Friday November 15, the event recognised the inspiring efforts that bring physical activity, leisure, and sport to the heart of our community.
 
The winners of the 2024 Active Westminster Awards are:
 
Thanks also to our wonderful host Qasa Alom https://qasaalom.co.uk/ and special guest Oliver Lam-Watson, Team GB Paralympian.
Also special thanks to Guy Lansiquot (Winner of the Dance Westminster 2024) who performed a fantastic opening dance with professional dancer from Step Change Studio, Georgia.
 
Well done everyone to all the winners and finalists! It was a great inspiring night. 

Highlights of the night of the Awards 2024

Making Play Inclusive – New Inclusive Alfred Road Playground Officially Open

Making Play Inclusive - New Inclusive Alfred Road Playground Officially Open

Official Launch of the First Inclusive Playground in Wesminster, the Alfred Road Playground
On 5th November 2024, Westminster City Council and ActiveWestminster celebrated the launch of Westminster’s first-ever accessible playground at Alfred Road (W2).
Local community members, schools and children were invited to celebrate the official launch of the playground and try out the exciting new equipment designed by award-winning playground experts Playscheme.
 
The playground was co-designed with local parents and children to create a space that reflects the community’s needs. By collaborating with residents, the council has revived the old playground into something fresh and exciting where children of all abilities can have fun, learn and grow together.
A local parent who brought this initiative to the council’s attention, Sara said:
 
“As a parent of a child with complex needs, I am deeply committed to the idea that every child has the right to play, socialise, and learn together. While we have made significant progress in embracing diversity across various backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities often remain overlooked and undervalued within these discussions.
To effect real change in our attitudes and behaviours towards people with disabilities, we must focus on shifting perceptions. The best way to achieve this is by allowing children to interact with and learn from these differences, helping them realise that our shared experiences far outweigh our distinctions.
I take pride in being a resident of Westminster, a London borough that actively champions community initiatives to enhance the lives of all its residents.”
alfred road playground launch
photo group

The renovation of the Alfred Road Playground aims to revitalise a community space, enhance wellbeing and encourage an active lifestyle by addressing barriers to outdoor play. The new and improved playground combines both traditional and innovative technology to create an inclusive playground that can be enjoyed by all.

Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Voluntary Sector, Cllr Nafsika Butler-Thalassis said:

“Inclusive and accessible spaces are necessary for the healthy functioning of our community. Play is an important part of a child’s development, and by renovating Alfred Road Playground with accessible equipment, we are fostering an inclusive environment where all children can be active, make friends and reap the benefits of outdoor play.”
“We look forward to continue working with the residents and local partners to build a healthier and happier future for Westminster.”
Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Cara Sanquest said:

“We are incredibly delighted to see the renovation of the Alfred Road playground into a space where children of all abilities can learn and play together. This was made possible by involving local parents and children throughout the entire process to ensure that the new playground reflected their needs.”
“It was energising to see so many community members at the launch and feel the excitement in person.”

Come along and join the fun!

For any information or query, please use our Contact Us page or email active@westminster.gov.uk