Free and low-cost exercise and activity sessions - September 2025

September's programme includes walking football, yoga and specialist sessions for people who want to improve their strength and mobility, and for those with cardiac problems.

See the full programme for details of all activities.

On this page:

• Full Active Fenland programme - September 2025
  • Chatteris
  • March
  • Whittlesey
  • Wisbech
  • Active Fenland in wider Fenland and at home

Full Active Fenland programme - September 2025:

Please be aware some sessions (where shown) must be booked in advance.

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

Chatteris

• Free adult-only 'couch to 5k', 6.15pm to 7pm, Wednesdays, September 17 to November 19, meeting at the bandstand, Market Hill, Chatteris. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings
• Free 'Love to Move' seated exercise to nostalgic music class (dementia-friendly), Thursdays, up to and including Tuesday, September 18, 12.15pm to 1.45pm, at Bricstan Hall, Market Hill, Chatteris PE16 6BA. No need to book.

March

• Cardiac rehab sessions for people with a Phase 3 cardiac rehab team or medical professional referral. Mondays, 1.45pm to 3.30pm, at George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, March, PE15 9LT. Book and pay at leisure centre.
• 'Pre-fit' seated and standing exercise for the infirm, for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging (our 'strength and balance' classes are more gentle and a good start point if you're not ready for pre-fit), Wednesdays, 1pm to 2.30pm, at George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, PE15 9LT. Book and pay at leisure centre.
• Free beginners' running sessions, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Wednesdays, to October 29, at West End Park, March. Open to adults and children aged 12 plus. Anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings
• Find parkrun events

Whittlesey

• Cardiac rehab sessions for people with a Phase 4 cardiac rehab team or medical professional referral. Thursdays, 1.15pm to 3pm, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA. Book and pay at leisure centre.
• Strength and Balance chair-based exercise for the infirm, for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling. Fridays, 11.30am to 12.30pm, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA. Book and pay at the leisure centre.
• 'Pre-fit' seated and standing exercise for the infirm, for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging (our 'strength and balance' classes are more gentle and a good start point if you're not ready for pre-fit). Tuesdays, 10am to 11.30am, at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA.  Book and pay at leisure centre.
• Find Parkrun events

Wisbech

• 'Active for Health Next Steps' lower-intensity exercise classes perfect for inactive adults, Wednesdays, 4.45pm to 5.45pm, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Book and pay at the leisure centre.
• Free Active for Health 12-week programmes for eligible people who want to lose weight at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Discover details and sign up at: Active for Health
• Strength and Balance classes chair-based exercise for the infirm, for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling, Tuesdays, 12.15pm to 1pm, at Wisbech Oasis Centre, St Michaels Avenue, PE13 3NR. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings
• 'Pre-fit' seated and standing exercise for the infirm, for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging (our 'strength and balance' classes are more gentle and a good start point if you're not ready for pre-fit), Wednesdays, 2pm to 3.30pm, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Book and pay at leisure centre.
• General yoga (mixed level, beginners welcome), Tuesdays, 1.15pm to 2.15pm, at Wisbech Oasis Centre, St Michaels Avenue, PE13 3NR. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings
• Gentle (choose to be chair or floor based) yoga, Tuesdays, 2.15pm to 3.15pm, at Wisbech Oasis Centre, St Michaels Avenue, PE13 3NR. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings
• Turn-up and play mixed ability badminton for everyone aged 16 plus, 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, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech. Pay at the leisure centre.
• Free walking football, Thursdays, 10am to 12pm (football 10am to 11am; coffee and chat 11am to noon), Barton Road Recreation Ground. No need to book, just turn up.
• Forever Fit - circulate at your own pace activities such as new age kurling, table tennis, skittles and boccia; have an included drink and a chat too. Tuesdays, 11.30am to 12.30pm, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. Pay at the leisure centre.
• Find Parkrun events

Active Fenland in wider Fenland and at home

Doddington

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

• 'Pre-fit' seated and standing exercise for the infirm, for people who have noticed they are limiting their activity or have stopped doing the things because they are getting more challenging (our 'strength and balance' classes are more gentle and a good start point if you're not ready for pre-fit), Wednesdays, 12.30pm to 2pm. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings
• Strength and Balance chair-based exercise for the infirm, for people who have or are losing confidence in their balance or fear falling, Wednesdays, 11.15am to 12.15pm. Sign up at Active Fenland Bookings
• Free 'Love to Move' seated exercise to nostalgic music class (dementia-friendly), Thursdays up to and including Thursday, October 2, 11am to 12.30pm, at the Benwick Room. No need to book. 

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
• Discover Ramblers Wellbeing Walks at: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

Wimblington

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

About Active Fenland 

Fenland District Council's Active Fenland secures grant funding to provide opportunities for people to live more active lives, especially where they might face additional barriers to do so. Activities are offered at venues across the district. 

The Active Fenland programme is currently delivered with funding support from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS) and Cambridgeshire County Council Public Health.

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September 2025