Get Active: Find activities near you
London Sport's Get Active lists all kinds of activities for all ages and abilities.
If you organise activities that you want to include on the Get Active website, you can Submit an activity.
Staying Active guide
Public Health Harrow have published the Staying Active directory. It lists free and low cost activities to help you get out and get active. Different organisations and communities run the activities. They include opportunities for people with low mobility and disabilities.
View our guide on How to Stay Active and Feel Great in Harrow
Activities for all ages and abilities
Harrow's leisure facilities provide activities for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. This is to enable more people to be more active, more often.
The centres below provide activities for everyone:
- Harrow Leisure Centre (activities for parent & baby, children, over 65s)
- Hatch End Swimming Pool (activities for parent & baby, pre-school, adult swimming lessons, 1-2-1s)
- Bannister Sports Centre (athletics for juniors)
- Aspire Centre (over 50s swimming, over 50s badminton, kids zone, facilities for disabilities)
- Cedars Youth and Community Centre (carpet bowls, chair based exercise for the over 55s)
Exercise guidelines
Regular and consistent movement is important for health for all ages and abilities. Exercise can be anything that gets us moving and our heart rates up. Activities include gardening, walking, dancing, and structured classes like yoga or gym sessions. We should also try to limit the time we spend sitting down.
The NHS recommends children and young people do at least an hour of exercise daily.
Adults aged 19 to 65+ should do at least 150 minutes of moderate activity, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week. You should spread your exercise across the week. Those aged over 65 should try to include strength, balance and flexibility exercises.
View the NHS Exercise guidelines.