Last updated: 6 February 2026
Next review: 6 February 2027
Chair-based sessions are ideal if standing is hard, or you’re rebuilding confidence after illness or injury. They're good workouts: they build strength, keep joints moving, and can lift your mood. In Waltham Forest, sessions are social and welcoming.
Walking Cricket
What: Low-impact cricket
Who: Adults
When: Tuesdays, 11am to 12.30pm
Where: Leyton Sports Ground
Cost: Free
Free Parks Tennis
What: Open tennis sessions
Who: All
When: Saturdays, 10am to 11am
Where: Abbotts Park and Higham Hill Park
Cost: Free
Age UK Walking Football
What: Social football
Who: Adults
When: Mondays, 10.30am to 11.30am
Where: Pastures Centre
Cost: Free
Tora Shotokan Karate Club
What: Free karate sessions for juniors, adults, and families (first 5 sessions free)
Who: Juniors, Adults, Families
When: Evening sessions
Where: Leyton Sixth Form, Walthamstow Academy, and Leytonstone School
Cost: Free for first 5 sessions
Free Adult Beginner Tennis
What: Beginner tennis coaching
Who: Adults
When: Sundays, 11am to 12pm
Where: Higham Hill Park
Cost: Free
Waltham Forest Hockey Cub
Playing Hockey
What: Hockey for all levels including beginner
Who: Adults
When: Women, Tuesdays 8pm. Men, Wednesdays 8pm.
Where: Walthamstow Academy Astro Turf
Cost: Free to try 3 weeks
Find out more about playing Hockey on the Waltham Forest Hockey Club website