New free social and fitness sessions in Fenland - April 2025

New sessions have been added to a broad programme of no-cost and low-cost social and fitness sessions for all in Fenland.

More free family running sessions and a social sports reminiscence-based group for older people have been added to Fenland District Council's Active Fenland programme.

The programme already includes fall prevention strength and balance classes, couch to 5k running sessions, muti-activity social sessions for older people, free sessions including free gym passes for adults who want to lose weight and much more.

Activities are offered at venues across the district.

On this page:

Family running sessions

Free family running sessions, for adults accompanied by children aged eight plus, will be held at Wisbech Park.

Booking is essential.

The sessions will be Tuesdays, from April 22 to June 10, 6pm to 7pm, meeting at the pavilion at Wisbech Park, Lynn Road, Wisbech PE13 3AB. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings

They are a new addition to the programme following the announcement of Easter holiday running sessions, now for adults with children aged eight plus.

'Sporting Memories' social sports reminiscence-based group for people aged 50-plus

A free social sports reminiscence-based group for people aged 50-plus is launching Wednesdays, from April 23, 1pm to 3pm, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA.

The Sporting Memories group allows people with an interest in sport to come together weekly for two hours.

The session will include an hour of relaxed chat, with quizzes and fun activities such as 'spot the ball', free refreshments, and an hour of light physical exercise such as kurling, chair-based exercise or boccia.

It's for anyone aged 50-plus, including those living with dementia, depression or other long-term health conditions.

Active Fenland is supporting the project which is led by the Sporting Memories charity.

Volunteers are being sought to help at the sessions. To find out more about volunteering with Sporting Memories email kelly.hart@sportingmemories.uk

Easter holiday family running sessions

Easter holiday family running sessions, for adults accompanied by children aged eight plus, will be held:

Tuesday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 15, 9.30am to 10.30am, meeting at Wisbech Park, Lynn Road, Wisbech PE13 3AB. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings
Wednesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 16, 10.30am to 11.30am, meeting at West End Park, March, PE15 9LT. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings

New wellbeing walk

A new free wellbeing walk in Whittlesey has been added to the district-wide programme of them.

The new 'Gentle Stroll Whittlesey' wellbeing walk, will be a shorter and more gentle walk to the existing Whittlesey Wellbeing Walk.

The 'Gentle Stroll Whittlesey' will run at the same time as the existing walk, every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month (excluding bank holidays), 10am from the Buttercross, Market Street.

It will be around 45 minutes at a slow pace. Ideal for anyone looking for a slower paced walk but still a friendly and welcoming group. Rest stops will be available on the way and routes are accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and buggies. Paths can be uneven in places but routes will not go off of the main paths in the town. The walk will finish at Whittlesey library where tea/coffee is available for a small donation.

New starters are also welcome to join the existing Whittlesey Wellbeing Walk, which is usually up to an hour of walking.

Free Ramblers Wellbeing Walks are available across Fenland. See the full programme below for details.

Healthy eating information stands

Families can stop by for healthy eating tips at drop-in events during the Easter holidays, including explanation of apps that can support, such as the NHS food scanner app that helps you to find healthy swaps.

Active Fenland will be staffing stands:

Monday, April 7, 10am to noon, at George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, March, PE15 9LT.
Monday, April 14, 10am to noon, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL.

Active for Health sessions for people who want to lose weight

The 12-week Active for Health programmes for eligible people who want to lose weight are due to start on:

Monday, April 28, 3pm to 4pm, or 4.45pm to 5.45pm, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Sign up at: Active for Health
Monday, April 28, 4.45pm to 5.45pm, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA. Sign up at: Active for Health
Tuesday, April 29, 4.45pm to 5.45pm, (amended to a later time than previously published), at Chatteris Leisure Centre, Eastwood, Chatteris, PE16 6FN. Sign up at: Active for Health
Tuesday, April 29, 4.45pm to 5.45pm, at George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, March, PE15 9LT. Sign up at: Active for Health

How to sign up for Active Fenland sessions

Except where stated, sign up for Active Fenland sessions via: Active Fenland session booking page.

Full Active Fenland programme - April 2025:

Except where stated, sign up for Active Fenland sessions via: Active Fenland session booking page.

In the event of cancellations of sessions every attempt is made to contact those signed up and notify people via: Active Fenland's Facebook page

Chatteris

Free Active for Health 12 week programmes for eligible people who want to lose weight, from Tuesday, April 29, 2.30pm to 3.30pm, at Chatteris Leisure Centre, Eastwood, Chatteris, PE16 6FN. Sign up at: Active for Health
Free Chatteris Wellbeing Walk, Tuesdays, 1.45pm, from Chatteris Library, Furrowfields Road, PE16 6DY. Walk of around 45 minutes, variable but usually slower pace. Tea/coffee available afterwards in the library. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Free Chatteris Pocket Park Wellbeing Walk, first Sunday of the month, 10am, from the bandstand, at the East Park Street/Church Lane junction. Walk of around an hour. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Dementia friendly 'Love to Move' class Thursdays, 12.15pm to 1.15pm, at Bricstan Hall, Market Hill, Chatteris PE16 6BA. No need to book.

March

Free Family running sessions for adults accompanied by children aged eight plus, Wednesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 16, 10.30am to 11.30am, meeting at West End Park, March, PE15 9LT. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Free Active for Health 12 week programmes for eligible people who want to lose weight, from Tuesday, April 29, 4.45pm to 5.45pm, at George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, March, PE15 9LT. Sign up at: Active for Health
Free 'couch to 5k', 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Wednesdays, from May 14 to July 16, meeting at the Elm Road Sports Field, March, PE15 0BH. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Cardiac rehab sessions for people with a Phase 3 cardiac rehab team or medical professional referral. Mondays, 1.45pm to 3.30pm, £3 per session, at George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, March, PE15 9LT. Book and pay at leisure centre.
Dementia friendly 'Love to Move' class Tuesdays from April 29, 11am to 12.30pm, at March Bowls Club, Robingoodfellow's Lane, March PE15 8HS. No need to book.
Free March Riverside Wellbeing Walk, Tuesdays, 1.30pm from March Library, City Road, March, PE15 9LT. Around an hour, variable yet usually moderate pace. Tea/coffee available afterwards in the library. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
'Pre-fit' activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging. Wednesdays, 1pm to 2.30pm. £3 per session, at George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, PE15 9LT. Book and pay at leisure centre.
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Whittlesey

Free 'Sporting Memories' group for people aged 50-plus, including those with dementia and other conditions, includes relaxed chat and light exercise, Wednesdays, from April 23, 1pm to 3pm at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA. No need to book. Contact the leisure centre for details.
Free Active for Health 12-week programmes for eligible people who want to lose weight, from Monday, April 28, 4.45pm to 5.45pm, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA. Sign up at: Active for Health
Cardiac rehab sessions for people with a Phase 4 cardiac rehab team or medical professional referral. Thursdays, 1.15pm to 3pm, £3 per session, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA. Book and pay at leisure centre.
Free Whittlesey Wellbeing Walk, every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month (excluding bank holidays), 10am from the Buttercross, Market Street, around an hour at variable but usually slower pace. Tea/coffee available afterwards in the library. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Forever Fit - an hour of circulating around different sports such as new age kurling, table tennis, skittles and boccia have an included drink and a chat too. At St Andrew's Parish Hall, 5 Parkinson's Lane, Whittlesey PE7 1BZ. Tuesdays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm, from £2 per person (early bird offer). Sign up via Active Fenland Bookings.
Strength and Balance classes for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling. Fridays, 11.30am to 12.30pm, £2.50 per session, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA. Book and pay at the leisure centre.
'Pre-fit' activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing things because they are getting more challenging. Tuesdays, 10am to 11.30am, £3 per session at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA. Book and pay at leisure centre.
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Wisbech

Free family running sessions, for adults accompanied by children aged eight plus, Tuesdays, from April 22 to June 10, 6pm to 7pm, meeting at the pavillion at Wisbech Park, Lynn Road, Wisbech PE13 3AB. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Free Family running sessions for adults accompanied by children aged eight plus will be held: Tuesday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 15, 9.30am to 10.30am, meeting at Wisbech Park, Lynn Road, Wisbech PE13 3AB. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Free Active for Health 12 week programmes for eligible people who want to lose weight, from Monday, April 28, 2pm to 4pm or 4.45pm to 5.45pm, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Book and pay at leisure centre. Sign up at: Active for Health
Free 'couch to 5k', 9.30am to 10.30am, Tuesdays, from April 22 to July 8, meeting near the pavilion at Wisbech Park, Lynn Road, Wisbech PE13 3AB. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Free Wisbech Mindful Wellbeing Walk, Fridays, 10am from Wisbech Park Bandstand, around an hour at a variable but usually moderate pace. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Free Wisbech Wellbeing Walk - Harecroft, every first and third Tuesday of the month, 10.30am, from Chapel Road car park, walking for around an hour. Registering in advance for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks is preferred but you can just turn up. Register at Sign up for Ramblers wellbeing walk
Strength and Balance classes for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling, Tuesdays, 12.15pm to 1.15pm , £3 per session, at Wisbech Oasis Centre, St Michaels Avenue, PE13 3NR. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
'Pre-fit' activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging. Wednesdays, 2pm to 3.30pm, £3 per session, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Book and pay at leisure centre.
General yoga, Tuesdays, 1.15pm to 2.15pm, at Wisbech Oasis Centre, St Michaels Avenue, PE13 3NR. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Gentle yoga, Tuesdays, 2.15pm to 3.15pm, at Wisbech Oasis Centre, St Michaels Avenue, PE13 3NR. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Turn-up and play mixed beginners badminton for everyone aged 16 plus, £2, Mondays, 6pm to 7pm, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech. Pay at the leisure centre.
Turn-up and play walking football, Fridays, 7pm to 8pm, £2, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech. Pay at the leisure centre.
Forever Fit - a chance to enjoy a variety of activities in one session in a social group and have an included drink and a chat too. Activities might include things like new age kurling, table tennis and badminton. Tuesdays, 11.30am to 12.30pm, £2, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Pay at the leisure centre.
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Active Fenland in wider Fenland and at home

Doddington

At Doddington Court, Benwick Road, Doddington, PE15 0UG

Dementia friendly 'Love to Move' class Thursdays, from April 10 (no sessions on April 17, April 24, May 1, June 19 and June 26), 11am to 12.30pm, at the Benwick Room. No need to book.
'Pre-fit' activity sessions for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging. Wednesdays, 12.30pm to 2pm. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Strength and Balance classes for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling, Wednesdays, 11.15am to 12.15pm. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings

Fenland

Fenland Leisure Centres managed for Fenland District Council by Freedom Leisure provide packed events programmes in Chatteris, March, Whittlesey and Wisbech. Sign up via: Freedom Leisure

Wimblington

Beginners' yoga, Wednesdays, 5pm to 6pm, at the Parish Hall, Addison Road, Wimblington, March, PE15 0QT. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings
Intermediate yoga, Wednesdays, 6pm to 7pm, at the Parish Hall, Addison Road, Wimblington, March, PE15 0QT. Sign up via: Active Fenland Bookings

Free 'at home' sessions and fun Fenland treasure hunts

Find the Active Fenland timetable, 'active at home' booklets, family treasure hunt sheets, YouTube virtual sessions and more at: Active Fenland

Timetable

View the Active Fenland Active Fenland Timetable at Active Fenland

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April 2025

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