Welcome to Waltham Forest!
Whether you’re looking to get back to the gym or you want some support to help you find ways to feel better and fitter near you, your local leisure centre in Waltham Forest have a range of health and and fitness activities to help you with your goals. We also run first-class Lessons and Courses programme.
There's affordable membership options with residents in mind, plus you can pay upfront so there's no need a budget. Or if you would prefer a monthly membership, we won't tie you in to a long term contract giving you the ultimate flexibility.
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Our Centres in Waltham Forest
Discover your local leisure centre across the borough where you can enjoy a number of fitness activities; from working out in the gyms, taking a dip in one of four swimming pools to choosing from a wide selection of fitness classes on our wekly timetable. What's more, Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre is the place to go for the whole family; there's a trampoline and play park, soft play, clip 'n' climb, party rooms and a Spa Experience for adults to relax and unwind.
Gyms in Waltham Forest
Boost your self-esteem, improve your health and increase your happiness by becoming a member of one of our gyms located in Waltham Forest. Whether you're looking to elevate your heart rate with cardio workouts or build muscle strength, you'll discover state-of-the-art Technogym equipment to assist you in achieving your fitness objectives.
Fitness Classes in Waltham Forest
There's a host of fantastic fitness classes run by popular instructors across Waltham Forest. Choose from a selection of Mind and Body, Strength and Conditioning, Dance and Cardio classes.
We're also pleased to be able to offer Junior fitness classes too - setting them on the right track for a healthier lifestyle.
Get social in a class today and enjoy the benefits phyiscally and mentally.
Swimming in Waltham Forest
Swimming is a low-impact exercise that is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. It is an excellent way to improve cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and endurance. In addition to the physical health benefits, swimming also offers mental health benefits. Swimming is a great way to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. We offer lessons for all ages as well as lane swimming for those keeping up with fitness. Family fun sessions also give you an opportunity to disconnect from techonology and enjoy some family bonding time.
Free Swimming for Waltham Forest Residents
We're please to offer free swimming sessions as part of the Waltham Forest Council-funded initiative. Residents under 18s can swim for free during school holidays (Junior Pay As You Go membership required). We also offer this to residents of Waltham Forest 60+, Armed Forces staff and People with a Disability during off-peak times, 9am-4pm on weekdays and after 1pm on weekends (Pay As You Go membership required).
Lessons & Courses
We've got a great range of sports to choose from:
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Diving
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Multi-sports
- Swim School
- Tennis
Fun Family Swimming at Leyton
Enjoy a fun-fuelled visit at Leyton Leisure Centre when booking into one of the Fun Family Swims. The sessions allow the whole family to enjoy a pool filled with water features, dedicated aqua play pool equipped with water slides and tipping bucket. Finally for older kids (and adults alike) enjoy a fast tube slide flume.
Athletics in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre is home to a 400m grade A running track and is open to the public, clubs and available for competitions. Better Athletics offers the opportunity to develop your athletics skills in a safe environment led by UK Athletics qualified coaches. Athletics is a sport for all so come along and develop your skills - whether in Track and Field, park runs and jogging.
Waltham Forest Spa Experience
Indulge in affordable luxury at Spa Experience Waltham Forest, nestled within the New Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre. This accessible day spa provides a tranquil retreat where you can relax, recharge and rejuvenate both body and mind.
Children's activities in Waltham Forest
Play Park
Kids can enjoy completing unique activities encouraging active play at the Play Park located in Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre. There's 4 floors of obstacles and slides for kids aged 18 months to 12 years. Features include, Trampolining, Mega Play and Ninja play.
Soft Play
There's dedicated soft play areas for little ones at Leytonstone Leisure Centre and an under 3s at Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, giving little ones the freedom to play and use their imagination in specially built mazes full of ball ponds, slides, climbing frames and sensory equipment.
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Clip 'n' Climb
Our state-of-the-art clip 'n' climb system provides an exciting, fun adventure in a safe, supervised environment, whatever your age and experience. That's right, parents and grandparents are invited to discover just how much fun you can have!
Weight Management
In Waltham Forest we offer a weekly group weight loss class undertaking the Weight Loss with Better programme.
You’ll find the support you need to achieve your goals, whether that be to lose weight, or become more active. Our plan combines weight management workshops, nutritional advice and physical activity alongside behaviour change techniques taught by experts in the field. This means you can not only lose weight, but gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Healthwise
Ready to take control of your health? The Healthwise programme is in Waltham Forest is here to support you every step of the way, whether your goal is to lose weight, boost your fitness or simply feel better day to day.
Physical Activity on Referral programme is a personalised 12-week, 1-2-1 programme designed to help you build healthier habits, manage medical conditions and improve both physical and mental wellbeing, no matter your starting point.
Car Parking
We operate a managed car parking service at our centres (excluding Chingford Leisure Centre). Please visit your centre page for more information on charges. Please be aware, members get 3 hours for just 80p!