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Be Active

There are more ways to get moving in east Tower Hamlets than most people realise. From free sessions designed around specific communities to activities suited to people with long-term health conditions, there is likely something here that fits your life. Browse what's on and find a way to get active that works for you.

A man stretches a resistance band above his head during a seated exercise class

Old Skool Aerobics

Legwarmers, old skool tunes and 45 minutes of getting active, meeting people and leaving in a better mood than you arrived.

Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG

A group of men and women are taking part in a gentle Good Moves exercise session

Good Moves – Social Action for Health

Healthier lifestyle support for those living with long-term health conditions.

Aberfeldy Health & Wellbeing Centre, E14 0XA

A group of people outside in the park, smiling and wearing Our Parks branded tshirts.

Our Parks – Abs, Bums and Thighs (ABT)

Get outside and get fit for free!

Bartlett Park Outdoor Gym, E14 6LA

A young boy poses holding up his boxing gloves.

Treasure Boxing Club

Boxing classes for 6-12 year olds.

Feldy, London E14 0XA

Link In Men's Meet Up

Link In Men’s Meetup

A free men's group offering connection, conversation and trips out across London. No pressure, just good company.

The Cabin, E14 3QY

Members of the Active Wellbeing and Arts group enjoying a guided walk on a day trip.

Active Wellbeing & Arts – Walking Club

Mood boosting walks and chats every Monday.

The Reach Community Hub, E14 0GB

Coach Lee from Courtside Tower Hamlets with players at Community Tennis for Health, touching rackets after a session

Community Tennis for Health

Free tennis sessions with a Courtside Tower Hamlets coach

Poplar Recreation Ground Tennis Courts, E14 0BX

Poplar Union Walking Group stopping at the café for a coffee and lunch after their walk

Morning Walking Group

Start the day with a morning walk and chat with friendly locals!

Poplar Union, UK

Young people taking part in a drama session at Spotlight Youth Space in Tower Hamlets

Spotlight

Youth space with a wide range of activities for ages 11–19, 25 for SEND people

Spotlight, E14 6GN

A group of young boys and girls practising punching techniques together during a Taekwondo class at Feldy Community Space

Silverback Taekwondo

Taekwondo classes for 8-17 year olds.

11:30am-12:45pm

Feldy Community Space, E14 0XA

A group of women following an exercise and stretching to the side

Stretch Fitness

Stretch classes with Nicole Buning.

Feldy Community Space, E14 0XA

Two women are taking part in a self defense class at Poplar Union

Self-defence

Women Only self-defence classes at Poplar Union

2 Cotall St, E14 6TL

A line dancing instructor teaching her class some new moves

Get Together to Line Dance

Join Lyn Hill in these friendly, fun weekly line-dancing classes!

Poplar Union, E14 6TL

A young woman looks peaceful as she meditates in a wellness class with her eyes closed

Womens Health & Fitness Class

A supportive space for women of all fitness levels to own their wellness

2 Cotall St, E14 6TL

Two women doing relaxing yoga poses at Poplar Union community centre

Yoga with Ana

Yoga for women, all levels welcome

Poplar Union, E14 6TL

Woman hula-hooping and smiling

Circus skills

Try your hand at circus skills, seated or standing

Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG

Two women taking part in a Boxercise class at Island House Community Centre, with their fists raised ready to jab

Women’s Boxercise

FREE! Women's Boxercise sessions.

Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG

People at a seated exercise class, gently stretching with their hands behind their heads.

Social Stretch

Gentle chair-based movement and breathing exercises.

Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG

Women doing stretching exercises during a Body Conditioning class

Female Body Conditioning

Free fitness and wellbeing workouts at Aberfeldy Health and Wellbeing Centre.

Aberfeldy Health & Wellbeing Centre, E14 0XA

Men and women dancing salsa together in a community centre class

Salsa Classes

Feel the rhythm!

Southern Grove Community Centre, London E3 4FX

The walking group meet up outside in Isle of Dogs, ready to set off

Walk and Talk

Free, weekly walking group

Sir John McDougall Gardens, E14

A girl is smiling and doing a backbend on gym mats during a gymnastics lesson

Riverside Gymnastics Academy

Gymnastic and cheerleading classes run by Riverside Gymnastics Academy.

Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG

Community Cycles Bartlett Park

Spring Community Cycles at Bartlett Park

Learn to Ride or Family Cycle Loans *Please check listing for all possible dates/times*

Bartlett Park, London E14 6LH

Women exercising and smiling at the community centre

Mood Boosting Moves

Free cardio, strength building and yoga sessions.

Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG

Spring Community Cycles at Teviot Centre

Women's Social Ride and Cycle Loans *Check listing for all possible dates/times*

Teviot Centre, E14 6QD