Physical Activity

National Fitness Day

Ahead of National Fitness Day on Wednesday 18 September, we are encouraging everyone to get their body moving in the community to improve their physical and mental health. The awareness day, led by ukactive, highlights the role physical activity plays…

Meet a Changemaker: Halima Hamid, community connector 

Having lived in Newham for over 20 years, Halima’s focus is on reducing social isolation and encouraging physical activity among the local community, particularly among Muslim women. She started cycling to overcome the limitations of public transportation and found it…

Newham physical activity map

Newham residents can now find out about the range of facilities and activities on offer across the borough to help them get active, via the Newham Physical Activity Map.  Find out about the range of facilities and activities on offer…

Our Parks

Make the most of the summer weather with FREE outdoor fitness classes in your local parks! Movement outdoors is especially great for boosting your mood, relieving stress, and building your fitness. We’ve partnered with Our Parks to bring you FREE…

Swing Fitness

Head over to Plashet Park, Central Park or West Ham Park to check out Swing Boxes. Through our partnership, Swing is providing local communities in Newham with FREE access to high quality fitness equipment outdoors. To get started today, download…

Newham parks tennis – Summer opportunities

Experience the joy of tennis at any of the 9 high quality parks managed by the National Tennis Association, offering top-notch tennis facilities all year round. Our services include court bookings, annual passes, holiday camps, open days, and weekly professional…

Meet a Changemaker: Tim Wood

Six years ago, Tim spent a period in a hospital and realised on coming out that his lifestyle choices had contributed to it. That was a turning point for him, and he became passionate about physical and mental wellbeing –…