Find activities near you
Moving your body and keeping active is a great way to stay happy and healthy. London Sport has a helpful platform called Get Active. They have fun activities for people of all ages and abilities. You can search for fun sports and classes taking place near your home.
If you run a class or team and want to add your group to the website, you can submit an activity online.
Leisure and sports centres
We have a range of leisure and sports centres in Harrow. They all cater for people of varying ages and abilities. These centres help to keep our community fit and healthy.
Here are some places with activities for everyone:
Harrow Leisure Centre
Fun classes for parents and babies, children, and people aged 65 and over.
Hatch End Swimming Pool
Swimming for babies, young children, adults, and one to one lessons.
Bannister Sports Centre
Running and track sports for children and adults.
Aspire Centre
Swimming and badminton for people over 50. Accessible facilities for people with disabilities. It also has a kids' area.
Cedars Youth and Community Centre
Carpet bowls and gentle seated exercise for people aged 55 and over. Also has a kids playing area.
Exercise guidelines
Moving every day is important for your health, no matter how old you are. Exercise can be anything that gets your body moving and increases your heart rate. This includes gardening, walking, dancing, or a yoga class or the gym. It is also good to sit less during the day.
The NHS recommends:
- Children and young people should get at least one hour of physical activity every day.
- Adults aged 19 to 65 and over should do at least 150 minutes of gentle exercise. Or 75 minutes of energetic exercise each week, spread out over the week.
- Adults over 65 should also try exercises that help with strength, balance and flexibility.
For more information, see the NHS website.
