Leisure Centres in Waltham Forest

We offer a wide range of leisure facilities across the borough. Promoting health and well-being for all ages

Last updated: 12 June 2026

Next review: 12 June 2027

Find a Leisure Centre near you

Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre

Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre is one of the biggest facilities of its kind in London and has everything you need under one roof.

Address: 170 Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5AA

Walthamstow Leisure Centre

Walthamstow Leisure Centre is the home of gymnastics in Walthamstow. There's also a gym, badminton, squash courts, and 5-a-side football.

Address: 243 Markhouse Road, London, E17 9RN

Leytonstone Leisure Centre

Leytonstone Leisure Centre has something for everyone, including a state-of-the-art gym and pool.

Address: 440 Cathall Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4LA
 

Leyton Leisure Centre and Gym

Leyton Leisure Centre and Gym is based across two adjoining sites, one of which hosts a large gym, while the other has two pools, fitness studios and more.

Address: 763 High Road, Leyton, London, E10 5AB

Chingford Leisure Centre

Chingford Leisure Centre is a community-focused centre based in the beautiful surroundings of Larkswood Park.

Address: Unit 4 Larkswood Leisure Park, New Road, London, E4 9EY

Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium

Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium is the most technologically advanced facility in the borough, including a gym and fitness classes for all.

Address: The Tote Building (Part) Walthamstow Stadium, Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E4 8SJ

Peter May Sports Centre

Peter May Sports Centre is an indoor sports hall that plays host to badminton and cricket sessions. There are also several outdoor pitches.

Address: 135 Wadham Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4HR

Score Centre

SCORE Leisure Centre offers state-of-the-art sports facilities, providing everything you need for an active and healthy lifestyle.

Address: 2 Coronation Square, Leyton, London, E10 5UN 

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre is a modern sports facility featuring world-class hockey pitches and a range of indoor and outdoor tennis courts. The centre includes floodlit hockey pitches which can also be used for 5v5 and 9v9 football matches, indoor tennis courts, outdoor show courts, smaller practice courts, changing rooms, and spectator seating, making it suitable for both training, matches, and recreational use.

Address: Eton Manor, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Leadmill Lane, London E20 3AD

Lee Valley Ice Centre

Lee Valley Ice Centre is a modern ice skating facility featuring two Olympic-sized ice rinks, offering space for public skating, coaching sessions, and ice sports activities. The centre includes spectator seating, changing facilities, a café, and viewing areas, making it suitable for both recreational use and organised training.

Address: Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road, E10 7QL

Lee Valley Riding Centre

Lee Valley Riding Centre is a modern equestrian facility offering a range of horse riding and training spaces suitable for all abilities. The centre includes an indoor riding arena, two floodlit outdoor arenas, show jumping and cross-country courses, stables with 5‑star livery services, an equestrian simulator, and spectator viewing areas, making it suitable for both lessons, training, and recreational use

Address: Lee Valley Riding Centre, 71 Lea Bridge Road, E10 7QL

Free swimming

If you live in Waltham Forest, you may be entitled to swim for free at our local Better pools. Find out more.

We offer free swimming to certain groups of residents, at certain times:

  • under 18s, can swim for free in school holidays. You can register for £6.30 at your local leisure centre  
  • over 60s can swim for free at off-peak times
    • Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and weekends after 1pm
    • you can register for £11.50 at your local leisure centre. You will need to show proof of age and address
  • if you are registered disabled, you and your carer can swim for free during off-peak times. Just bring proof to your local leisure centre.
  • Armed Forces staff can also swim for free with an ID card.

Find out more at: Waltham Forest Feel Good or go into your local leisure centre where a member of staff can help.