New free social and fitness sessions in Fenland - July 2025

New sessions have been added to a programme of free and low-cost social and activity classes and events in Fenland.

New sessions include free events at the National Trust's Peckover House including a family fun day and outdoor family and adult-only yoga, a one-day fun have-a-go event showcasing sports clubs, a new couch-to-5k supported running class, as well as walking cricket and hockey, return to hockey and girls and ladies cricket sessions.

The full Active Fenland programme includes classes for people with specific health conditions such as diabetes and cardiac problems, older people facing mobility issues and lots of general social and fitness classes for all.

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Cricket and hockey sessions

New free walking cricket and hockey, back-to-hockey and girls and ladies cricket sessions are welcoming new people at Wisbech Cricket and Hockey Club, Harecroft Road, Wisbech PE13 1RR. No need to book.

Girls cricket, is Wednesdays, for girls aged eight to 15, 5pm to 6pm, and ladies 16 and over, 6pm to 7pm.
Ladies cricket is Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm.
Walking hockey, is Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm.
'Back to hockey' sessions for beginners and returners is Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm. Sticks provided.
Walking cricket, is Wednesdays, starting July 9, 11am to 12.30pm.

'Get Active' have a go sports day

Everyone is invited to a free 'Get Active' sports day where you can have a go at different fun activities and find out about sports clubs open to new members.

The 'Get Active' event is on Saturday, August 2, noon to 3pm, at Wisbech Rugby Club, Harecroft Road Playing Field, Wisbech, and will focus on clubs local to that area.

Activities at the National Trust's Peckover House, Wisbech

A free family fun day, and outdoor adults-only and family yoga sessions are to be held in the beautiful grounds of the National Trust's Peckover House, North Brink, Wisbech PE13 1JR. You do not need to be a member to take part and access to the grounds for the activities is free.

Family fun day

A free family fun day will be held Thursday, August 14.

The main session runs 10am to 2pm (last entry 1.30pm). Quiet hour 2pm to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm). No booking required.

Activities and entry to the grounds for the event are free.

Grab an activity card from the Active Fenland team on the day, then enjoy self-guided fun activities linked to literacy and maths. Get all the stamps and receive a certificate at the end.

Activities are ideal for primary school aged children with adult supervision and support. Siblings are welcome.

Adults remain responsible for children and must remain with children at all times.

Activities in the garden are on grass and other surfaces.

Family and adult yoga

Free outdoor family and adult-only yoga sessions in the grounds of Peckover House are taking place Mondays, July 28, and August 4, 11 and 18.

Family yoga

Free turn-up family yoga sessions, 10.45am to 11.30am, are perfect for primary school aged children.

Adults must remain with children throughout.

Mats provided if required. Sessions are weather dependent.

Adult yoga

Free adult yoga will be held 9.30am to 10.30am, ideal for beginners. Booking is essential via: Wellbeing Yoga in the garden | National Trust

Library family fun sessions

Free turn up and play library based family fun sessions involving stories, imagination and movement are being supported by Active Fenland.

Events will take place, 2pm to 4pm:

Tuesday, August 5, Wisbech library, Ely Place, PE13 1EU.
Monday, August 11, Whittlesey library, Market Street, PE7 1BA.
Tuesday, August 19, March library, City Road, PE15 9LT.
Wednesday, August 20, Chatteris library, 2 Furrowfields Road, PE16 6DY.

Couch to 5k

A new free couch to 5k supported running programme is launching in Wisbech.

It is open to everyone aged eight plus, with those aged 14 and under needing to be accompanied by an adult.

Booking is essential.

The sessions take place 9.30am to 10.30am, Tuesdays, from July 15 to September 30, meeting near the pavilion at Wisbech Park, Lynn Road, Wisbech PE13 3AB. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings

For inspiration, see how these sessions went for others at: Couch to 5k running class graduates never thought they'd be able to do it - but now they can and you could too!

Tea dances

Active Fenland tea dances, including light nibbles and dance tuition, are £4 per person.

Beginners dance lesson 1.30pm to 2pm, and main event for all abilities 2pm to 4pm.

Booking is essential. Events are:

Friday, July 25, Gorefield Community Hall, Wolf Lane, Gorefield, Wisbech PE13 4NE
Friday, August 8, Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA
Friday, September 5, Braza Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ.

Book at Active Fenland Bookings, or, for more information, call 07592 774656. Please leave a message.

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 - July 2025:

Except where stated, sign up for Active Fenland sessions at: 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 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 'Love to Move' seated exercise to nostalgic music class (dementia-friendly), Thursdays, 12.15pm to 1.45pm, at Bricstan Hall, Market Hill, Chatteris PE16 6BA. No need to book.

March

Tea dance, including dance tuition for those who want it, and light nibbles. Friday, September 5, Braza Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ. Beginners dance lesson 1.30pm to 2pm, and main event for all abilities 2pm to 4pm. Sign up at: 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.
Free 'Love to Move' seated exercise to nostalgic music class (dementia-friendly), Tuesdays, 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' 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. £3 per session, at George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, PE15 9LT. Book and pay at leisure centre.
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Whittlesey

Tea dance, including dance tuition for those who want it, and light nibbles. Friday, August 8, Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA. Beginners dance lesson 1.30pm to 2pm, and main event for all abilities 2pm to 4pm. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings
Free 'Sporting Memories' group for people aged 50-plus, including those with dementia and other conditions, includes relaxed chat and light exercise, Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA. No need to book. Contact the leisure centre for details.
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 Walks, every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month (excluding bank holidays), 10am (variable but usually slower pace) and 10.15am (slow pace with rest stops) from the Buttercross, Market Street. Tea/coffee available afterwards in the library. Walks usually last 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
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. At St Andrew's Parish Hall, 5 Parkinson's Lane, Whittlesey PE7 1BZ. Tuesdays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Book and pay 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. 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' 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, £3 per session at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1UA. Book and pay at leisure centre.
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Wisbech

Free walking cricket and hockey, back-to-hockey and girls and ladies cricket sessions are welcoming new people at Wisbech Cricket and Hockey Club, Harecroft Road, Wisbech PE13 1RR. No need to book.
- Girls cricket, Wednesdays, for girls aged eight to 15, 5pm to 6pm, and ladies 16 and over, 6pm to 7pm.
- Ladies cricket, Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm.
- Walking hockey, Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm.
- 'Back to hockey' sessions for beginners and returners, Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm. Sticks provided.
- Walking cricket, Wednesdays, starting July 9, 11am to 12.30pm.
Free 'couch to 5k', 9.30am to 10.30am, Tuesdays, July 15 to September 30, meeting near the pavilion at Wisbech Park, Lynn Road, Wisbech PE13 3AB. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings
Free family fun day, Thursday, August 14, main session 10am to 2pm (last entry 1.30pm). Quiet hour 2pm to 3pm (last entry 2.30pm). At National Trust's Peckover House, North Brink, Wisbech PE13 1JR. No booking required. Activities are ideal for primary school aged children with adult supervision and support. Siblings are welcome.
Free adult yoga Mondays, July 28, and August 4, 11 and 18, 9.30am to 10.30am, ideal for beginners. In the grounds of National Trust's Peckover House, North Brink, Wisbech PE13 1JR. Booking is essential via: Wellbeing Yoga in the garden | National Trust
Free family yoga sessions, Monday, July 28, and August 4, 11 and 18; 10.45am to 11.30am, in the grounds of National Trust's Peckover House, North Brink, Wisbech PE13 1JR. Perfect for primary school aged children. No need to book.
Free 'Get Active' have a go sports event, Saturday, August 2, noon to 3.30pm, at Wisbech Rugby Club, Harecroft Road Play Fields, Wisbech. Drop in event, no need to book.
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.
Diabetes Exercise class, Tuesdays, 11.15am to 12.15pm, at Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL. £3 per session. Book and pay at the leisure centre.
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 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 chair-based exercise for the infirm, 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 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, £3 per session, 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 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 - 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, £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

Free 'Love to Move' seated exercise to nostalgic music class (dementia-friendly), Thursdays, (no sessions on July 10 and July 31), 11am to 12.30pm, at the Benwick Room. No need to book.
'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

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

Gorefield

Tea dance, including dance tuition for those who want it, and light nibbles. Friday, July 25, Gorefield Community Hall, Wolf Lane, Gorefield, Wisbech PE13 4NE. Beginners dance lesson 1.30pm to 2pm, and main event for all abilities 2pm to 4pm. Sign up at: Active Fenland Bookings

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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July 2025

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