This category captures all the work that is being done to improve the health and wellbeing through leisure and sport.
If you are looking to keep your child entertained over the summer, Better have a range of activities on offer, from Family Fun Swims and Soft Play, to Junior Gym sessions and sports activities across Newham parks. Discover a fantastic…
Looking for an exciting activity for your child/chidren this summer? Sign up for a Tennis Camp at Stratford Park or Gooseley Playing Fields! Open to 5–15-year-olds, these fun-filled sessions are perfect for beginners and young players to learn tennis skills,…
Newham Council has partnered with BetterPoints to deliver the BetterPoints Newham Challenge, an app-based programme and dedicated website, aimed at encouraging users to walk, wheel, cycle or run, in order to improve their health and wellbeing. Once users start moving,…
Enjoy free sports equipment across Newham’s parks this summer. Fancy a game of football, basketball or table tennis but don’t have your own equipment? Thanks to a partnership with London Sport and Equip, we have fifteen free equipment lockers located…
We are excited to announce that We Make Footballers Newham is hosting a Football Holiday Camp at Stratford School Academy this Summer, and will like to invite your child(ren) to attend! Benefits of Attending Our Holiday Camp: 1. Skill Development: Professional coaches will help children improve their football…
Junior Parkrun is coming to Central Park in May 2025, and we are looking for volunteers who are keen to support the event when it launches. This free, fun, weekly 2km event is for children aged 4-14 and takes place…
The National Tennis Association are delivering free, social tennis sessions for all ages, abilities and backgrounds every weekend in Newham. The session is delivered by qualified parks tennis activators who will help to facilitate play, run easy to follow activities…
Talented athletes from across Newham can now apply for a spot on the largest athlete support programme of its kind in the UK. Now in its 17th year, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) offers a range of support tools, including…
The Newham council leisure and park team are committed to ensuring that children and young people have access to a high quality play offer. We understand that access to good facilities can help shape a child, impacting their physical activity…
