Sport and leisure in the Borough

children by a swimming pool

We aim to assist and encourage local people to adopt a healthier lifestyle by providing a range of sport and recreational facilities, accessible to all parts of the community.

 

New health walk scheme

The Leisure Services’ Sports Development Team has created a new health walk designed to improve your levels of fitness and offers another chance for participants to socialise with like-minded people.

This free health walk is based within Brompton’s Cemetery and involves a one hour walk through the historic and beautiful surroundings. Guide books and information packs are readily available for those interested in finding out more about the countless number of famous and intriguing people who have been laid to rest in this tranquil spot. For more information see:

For more information and advice please contact Adam Newbould by email at sportandleisure@rbkc.gov.uk or call 020 7938 8179.

Free swimming in the borough

swimming pool

From 1 April 2009, all children 16 and under and adults 60 and over are entitled to swim for free during public sessions at Kensington Leisure Centre and Chelsea Sports Centre. All you need to do is bring some I.D. showing your date of birth, complete an application form at one of the leisure centres and a membership card will be issued for you within a week.

 

Please note that Chelsea swimming pool is currently closed for emergency repairs.

 

Terms and Conditions may apply.

 

Adult activities

See the Sports Development page, or download the Active for Life - physical activity and sports timetable [PDF file] (file size 244Kb)

Youth activities

Most of the youth activities finish during school holidays but re-start again during term time. For further information, please see Youth Sports Development Team, or download the weekly sport sessions timetable 2008-2009 [PDF file] (file size 59Kb)

Volunteering

With London Olympics 2012 soon approaching, the Royal Borough is encouraging people to volunteer. Visit the London website.

For information on volunteering in Kensington and Chelsea visit the Sports Development page.

Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs)

The CASC scheme offers local sports clubs a number of financial benefits including 80 per cent mandatory business rate relief, access to GiftAid and exemptions from corporation tax.

It is designed to keep money in the grassroots sport sector and help community sport and recreation clubs secure the financial health of their organisations.