Health and wellbeing events
Stay Active: Free and low-cost activities to stay active this spring.
An active lifestyle can improve mental health and well-being at any age. Regular exercise that includes strength training and balance-related activities can improve bone density, reduce your risk of dementia and reduce your risk of falls.
Try one of the following activity classes, strength and balance sessions or online exercises this. Or visit Connected Kingston to see more ways to get active in Kingston
* Some events are for people of all ages and abilities. Some events are for people aged over 50
Free activities
Tudor Library Back to Exercise FREE (until August 2023)
Day and time: Monday 3:15-4:15pm
Location: 192 Tudor Dr, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5QH
Book via website ourparks.org.uk or call 020 8547 5006
Kingsnympton Back to Exercise FREE (until June 2023)
Day and time: Thursday 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Kingsnympton Youth & Community Centre, Kingsnympton Park, Kingston, KT2 7RP
Book via website ourparks.org.uk or call 07500 915085
New Malden Basketball FREE (until June 2023)
Day and time: Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm
Location: AFC Dickerage Sports and Community Centre, Dickerage Rd, Kingston upon Thames, New Malden KT3 3EQ
Book via website ourparks.org.uk or call 020 8942 1707
Fairfield Recreation Ground Family Fit FREE
Day and time: Saturday 9:30-10:00
Location: Fairfield Road, KT1 2PY
Book via website ourparks.org.uk or call 020 8942 1707
Dementia-friendly Historical Sensory Walks FREE
Day and time: 3rd Monday of each month 10:30am
Location: All Saints Church 14-16 Market Pl, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1JP
Book via email: sensorywalk@kingstontourguides.org.uk
Paid Activity Classes
Tolworth Forever Active
Day and Time Monday 11:30-12:15
Location Tolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way, Surbiton KT6 7LS
Book: Call 020 8336 7770 or See Reception to book, cost £6.90
Tolworth Fit 4 Life
Day and Time Thursday 12:00-1:00pm
Location Tolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way, Surbiton KT6 7LS
Book: GP referral/Get Active referral only. Email getactive@kingston.gov.uk or call 02085476666, cost £3.90
New Malden Cardiac Rehab
Day and Time Tuesday, 9:45 - 10:45
Location Malden Centre, 32 Blagdon Rd, New Malden, KT3 4TA
Book: Email jasonfaramus@pfplesiure.org or call 020 8336 7770 cost £3.90
New Malden Over 60s Fit and Tone
Day and Time Tuesday, 11:30-12:30 AND Thursday 11:00-12:00
Location Malden Centre, 32 Blagdon Rd, New Malden, KT3 4TA
Book: Call 020 8336 7770 or See Reception to book, £13 term enrollment and £3.50 each week
New Malden Over 50s Yoga
Day and Time Wednesday 10:00-11:00am AND 11:00-12:00pm
Location Malden Centre, 32 Blagdon Rd, New Malden, KT3 4TA
Book: Call 020 8336 7770 or See Reception to book, £89.60 per term
New Malden Over 50s Pilates
Day and Time Thursday, 1:00-2:00pm
Location Malden Centre, 32 Blagdon Rd, New Malden, KT3 4TA
Book: Call 020 8336 7770 or See Reception to book, £98.40 per term
New Malden Diabetes Get Moving
Day and Time Tuesday 1:00-2:00pm
Location Malden Centre, 32 Blagdon Rd, New Malden, KT3 4TA
Book: Call 020 8336 7770 or See Reception to book, cost £3.90
New Malden Chair Based Exercise
Day and Time Tuesday 2:00-3:00pm
Location Malden Centre, 32 Blagdon Rd, New Malden, KT3 4TA
Book: Call 020 8336 7770 or See Reception to book, cost £3.90
Wheels for all Kingston (inclusive cycling for all ages and abilities)
Day and Time Monday 10:00-2:30pm
Location Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre, 422a Kingston Road, KT1 3PB
Book: Call 07736974539, email; simon.denton@wheelsforall.org.uk, £5 per person, helmets available and adapted bikes available
Silverfit Yoga
Day and Time Tuesday, 1:00pm registration, class 1:15-2:00pm
Location Canbury Pavilion, Canbury Gardens, Lower Ham Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5AX
Book through the Silverfit website - Cost £3 (booking essential, maximum 12 people)
Silverfit Indoor Rowing
Day and Time: Thursday 11am-11.45am
Location Kingston Rowing Club, The Boat House, Lower Ham Rd, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5AU
Book through the Silverfit website -cost £3 (booking essential, maximum 12 people per session)
Silverfit Bollywood Fusion
Day and Time Friday, 11.15am for 11.30am - 12.15pm
Location Room 21, Richard Mayo Centre, Kingston United Reformed Church, Eden Street, Kingston, KT1 1HZ
Book through the Silverfit website - Cost: t £3 (booking essential, maximum 20 people) Email jennifer@silverfit.org.uk or call 020 8123 7879 and leave an answerphone message if you need transport (subject to availability)
Silverfit Tai chi beginners
Day and Time Friday 1:30pm for 1.45pm - 2.30pm
Location Room 21, Richard Mayo Centre, Kingston United Reformed Church, Eden Street, Kingston, KT1 1HZ
Book through the Silverfit website - Cost: cost £3 (booking essential, maximum 16 people per session) Email jennifer@silverfit.org.uk if you need transport or call 020 8123 7879 and leave an answerphone message.(subject to availability)
Silverfit Tai chi intermediate
Day and Time Friday 12.30pm registration for 12.45pm start and 1.30pm finish
Location Room 21, Richard Mayo Centre, Kingston United Reformed Church, Eden Street, Kingston, KT1 1HZ
Book through the Silverfit website - Cost £3 (booking essential, maximum 16 people per session) Email jennifer@silverfit.org.uk if you need transport or call 020 8123 7879 and leave an answerphone message.(subject to availability)
Tolworth World of Dance
Day and Time Wednesday 10:30am-12.00pm
Location St George’s Church Hamilton Ave, Tolworth, Surbiton KT6 7PT
Book: £5/class 1st FREE. For details call 020 8397 9649
Activities to improve Strength and Balance
Chessington Strength and Balance
Day and Time Wednesday, 10:30-11:30am
Location: Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Ln, Chessington KT9 2JS
Book: Call 020 8974 2277, cost £3 pay as you go
Berrylands Strength and Balance
Day and Time Friday, 10:00-11:00am
Location: Emmanuel Church Hall,1 Grand Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 9HU
Book: Call on 0784 359 0895 or email aga@berrylandspilates.co.uk www.berrylandspilates.co.uk.cost £10 per class (6 week course)
Silverfit Nordic Walking (Equipment provided)
Day and Time Tuesdays 12.45pm registration, 1pm - 2pm walk
Location: Canbury Gardens (starting from Canbury Pavilion)
Book through the Silverfit website - Cost £3 (booking essential, maximum 30 people per session)
New Malden Forever Active Racquets
Day and Time Friday 10:45-12:00pm
Location Malden Centre, 32 Blagdon Rd, New Malden, KT3 4TA
Book: Call 020 8336 7770 or See Reception to book, £13 term enrollment and £3.70 each week
New Malden Badminton Club
Day and Time Thursday, 13.30-15.00
Location Malden Centre, 32 Blagdon Rd, New Malden, KT3 4TA
Book: Call 020 8336 7770 or See Reception to book, £13 term enrolment and £4.00 each week
New Malden Badminton Lessons - Beginner
Day and Time Friday, 12.30-14.00
Location Malden Centre, 32 Blagdon Rd, New Malden, KT3 4TA
Book: Call 020 8336 7770 or See Reception to book, £75 for 6 weeks
Better Bones Strength and Balance sessions
Day and time: 10 week courses
Location: Various locations
Book: See Connected Kingston Better Bones for dates and booking details or call 0300 123 8086. For people with one or more long term conditions
Online:
Good Boost Move Together app
Good Boost’s Move Together app can be downloaded onto your smartphone or tablet. The app creates personalised exercise sessions for groups and individuals so that every person in a group class or any individual can follow a personalised exercise programme that is tailored to them. Watch the video overview. Kingston residents can join a free virtual group class or try individual sessions for the next six months. Fill out this form to join the free personalised exercise session.
Online strength and balance exercises
- NHS Balance exercises
- NHS Scotland Strength and Balance exercises
- NHS Strength exercises
- Stronger My Way delivers physio-approved, reliable advice and exercises to help you maintain and improve your strength and balance