Free activities for all as Wellness Weekender returns

Taking place across leisure centres, sports venues and community spaces, the Wellness Weekender offers a wide range of free sessions for all ages and abilities, from padel and pan-disability football, to pilates, beach volleyball, parent and baby cycle, and more. 

Explore the timetable of activities 

The weekend is delivered alongside partners as part of the borough’s Wandsworth Moves Together strategy, which is helping more residents lead active, healthy lives. This includes a focus on encouraging women and girls to be more active. The upcoming Weekender includes an expanded programme of women‑and girls‑only sessions, making it an ideal opportunity for those who prefer a supportive, female-focused environment to try out new activities and build confidence. 

Paul White, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “Wandsworth Wellness Weekender is back for 2026, helping everyone discover local opportunities to feel confident getting active.  

“This year, we’re especially pleased to offer a wider range of opportunities for women and girls, alongside free, inclusive activities for the whole community. We hope everyone will come and give something new a try.” 

The Wellness Weekender isn’t the only exciting free opportunity for Wandsworth residents happening across the weekend. Saturday 21 March will play host to The Beat Goes On, a high-energy celebration of music, movement and community at Battersea Power Station, marking the end of Wandsworth’s year as London Borough of Culture.  

No joining fee this weekend 

As well as the free activities taking place across the borough, participating Places Leisure centres will offer no joining fee on memberships across the two days. Some centres will also offer free EGYM Fitness Hub assessments and other introductory benefits. Residents can redeem the offer by visiting their local centre on 21 or 22 March and providing proof of address. 

What’s on and how to book 

Throughout the weekend, you’ll find a wide range of free activities designed to keep you active, engaged, and having fun. 

View the timetable and book your place in advance. 

Health Bus 

The Health Bus will also be out in the community during the Wellness Weekender, offering free health and wellbeing support to residents, in collaboration with Generate’s Easy Health website. You can find it at Tooting Leisure Centre on Saturday and Barn Elms Sports Centre on Sunday, with trained staff available to provide advice, checks and information on local services. 

Access for All 

Aside from the Wellness Weekender, as part of our ambitious Access for All scheme, eligible residents can enjoy many of Wandsworth’s leisure spaces for free or at a 50% discount. 

Check your eligibility and apply for your free membership card so you can benefit from these discounts all year round. 

Women and Girls in sport 

Wandsworth is committed to increasing opportunities for women and girls to get active, through programmes such as:

• women-only yoga and swimming sessions
• the Big Sister Project
• dedicated female coaching pathways with local sports foundations AFC Wimbledon Foundation and Fulham FC Foundation 

Launched in October 2024, the Women and Girls Working Group brought together council services, community organisations, schools, and sports clubs to co-design an action plan. With an aim to build on the great work already taking place in the Borough of Wandsworth and by identifying gaps that continue to exist. 

Anyone interested in getting involved can contact the group at sportdevelopment.wandsworth@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.