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Lambeth Council is proud to provide a huge selection of sporting facilities, unmatched by any other local provider for our range of facilities, space, activities and value for money.
Half term activities
Have fun with the family this half term. Come down to Brixton Rec’s epic Family Leisure Zone, take a spin on Streatham’s Olympic-sized ice-rink, or get involved with Active Lambeth’s holiday club. Check out what’s happening this half-term!
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Active Lambeth
Ice Skating
We have public sessions available for children and adults and you can learn to skate with one of our nationally acclaimed coaches or just skate for fun.
Find Out MoreSauna/Steam
Indulge in pure relaxation and rejuvenation at our Brixton’s sauna and steam room. Our sauna and steam room is a fantastic way to relax and unwind after a tough workout at the gym.
Find Out MoreFamily Leisure Zone
A brand new animal-themed soft play can be found at reception. Conveniently located near Mz B’s Café, parents can relax and grab a coffee while children make new friends and have fun.
Find Out MoreOur Values
Brixton Recreation Centre boasts a range of facilities to cater for every type of activity from fitness workouts to basketball and badminton. There is also a wide range of group exercise and spin classes programmed each week.
Testimonials
Great, cheap facilities with helpful staff. There is a gym, women’s only gym (at specific times), a sports hall, a swimming pool, a sauna and showers and hair dryers. Great value all-inclusive gym!
Good prices. Great pitches. Staff are friendly. Football, dance, great venue. Pitches, court and hall available.
Choose a Centre
- Archbishop’s Park
- Brixton Recreation Centre
- Clapham Leisure Centre
- Ferndale Community Sports Centre
- Flaxman Sports Centre
- Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre
- Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre
- West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre
Archbishop’s Park
At Archbishop’s Park you can enjoy a variety of outdoor sports all in one place. Our floodlit multi-use games area offers a great opportunity to stay active at any time of day and is suitable for tennis, netball and basketball. We also have 3G football pitches and a free-to-use outdoor table tennis table, but don’t forget to bring your own bat and ball!
Facilities
Brixton Recreation Centre
Brixton Recreation Centre boasts a range of facilities to cater for every type of activity from fitness workouts to basketball and badminton. There is also a wide range of group exercise and spin classes programmed each week.
Clapham Leisure Centre
Clapham boasts a range of facilities to cater for every type of activity from fitness workouts to basketball and badminton. There is also a wide range of group exercise and spin classes programmed each week.
Ferndale Community Sports Centre
Ferndale Community Sports Centre offers you access to an outstanding multi-use outdoor area. This centre boasts four excellent 7-a-side 3G football pitches available for hire. Those seeking a competitive slam dunk or a weekly community friendly can access to two hard courts that can be used for basketball, football, tennis or netball. Whatever your game of choice, Ferndale Community Sports Centre is a great place to get active, meet up and play.
Flaxman Sports Centre
Flaxman Sports Centre offers members an inviting space with an excellent, well equipped training facility. Here you will find extensive resistance and weight training equipment as well as a specialist martial arts zone for those that might like to try out their Jujutsu moves!
Flaxman Sports Centre also gives you access to a multi-use sports hall for activities such as badminton, basketball and 5-a-side football. With plenty of fitness programmes on offer throughout the week, Flaxman is the perfect solution for those looking for a compact and convenient space to work out.
Facilities
Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre
Nestled on a quiet residential street, Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre is connected to the newly renovated Grade II listed Carnegie Library. Be spoilt for choice with our 75-station gym, fitness studio and dedicated group cycle studio. Whatever your aims we can help you achieve your health and fitness goals. With weekly classes ranging from Aerobics to Zumba and everything in between there’s something here for everyone.
Facilities
Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre
An inviting light and spacious gym in the heart of Streatham, this multi-use leisure facility is situated over 3 floors and houses an Olympic sized indoor ice-skating rink! Streatham Leisure Centre includes a 100 station fully equipped state-of-the-art gym, fitness studios, two swimming pools, and a multi sport sports hall as well as a soft play area for young children.
Ice-skating lessons are available as well as our International Learn to Swim programme for children and adults.
West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre
Tucked away in a quiet green space, West Norwood Health and Leisure Centre is a welcoming community hub dedicated to health and wellness. This leisure centre boasts an 80-station gym, and fitness studio, and is part of an integrated health and wellbeing centre incorporating a GP and dental practice, Lambeth Council customer centre, community health services and community space for hire.
A six lane 25m swimming pool will open in July when we’ll also be offering our International Learn to Swim programme for children and adults making this an ideal one-stop-shop for all your leisure, health and wellbeing needs.