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Last updated: 11 February 2026
Next review: 15 January 2027
Women-only sessions can suit you whether you’re confident or a bit self-conscious. Some choose them for privacy, comfort or faith reasons. In Waltham Forest there are women-only options across sport, swimming, walking, and cycling, at a range of levels.
Women-Only Walks
What: Social walks
Who: Women
When: Saturdays, 9am to 11am
Where: Leyton Jubilee Park
Cost: Free
Women-Only Swimming
What: Female-only pool time
Who: Women
When: Dates to be confirmed
Where: Local leisure centres
Cost: Low cost
Find out more about Women-Only Swimming
Women-Only Bollywood Fitness
What: Dance-based fitness session
Who: Women
When: Saturdays, 9am to 10am
Where: Leyton Sports Ground
Cost: Free
Contact: feel.good@walthamforest.gov.uk
Find out more about Women’s Only Bollywood Fitness
Women’s Boxercise
What: Non-contact boxing fitness class
Who: Women
When: 2026 schedule to be confirmed
Where: Waltham Forest (Salaam Peace sessions)
Cost: Free or low cost
Contact: info@salaampeace.org
Find out more about Women’s Boxercise
Women’s Only Football – AFC Leyton
What: Football for all abilities
Who: Women
When: Mondays, 8pm to 9pm
Where: Salisbury Hall
Cost: Free
Find out more about Women’s Only Football – AFC Leyton
Silver Smashers Badminton Club
What: Social badminton sessions
Who: Women
When: Various times
Where: Pastures Centre
Cost: Low
Find out more about Silver Smashers Badminton Club
Ladies Only Bootcamp
What: Fitness bootcamp for women
Who: Women
When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 6.30am
Where: Outside Waltham Forest Town Hall
Cost: £1 trial
Find out more about Ladies Only Bootcamp
Women-Only Boxing: County ABC Boxing
What: Mixed ability boxing class for confidence and fitness
Who: Women aged 10 and over
When: Tuesdays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: County ABC Boxing
Cost: Paid
Find out more about Women-Only Boxing: County ABC Boxing
Ladies Squash Social
What: Social squash session
Who: Women
When: Second Sunday of the month, 5pm to 7pm
Where: Walthamstow Cricket, Tennis & Squash Club
Cost: £3
Find out more about Ladies Squash Social
Salaam Peace Women’s Fitness (Outdoors)
What: Gentle outdoor fitness session
Who: Women (18+, primarily 55+)
When: Tuesdays, 11.15am to 12pm
Where: Lloyd Park (Basketball Court), E17 4PP
Cost: Free
Contact: giulietta@salaampeace.org
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Salaam Peace Women’s Fitness (Indoors)
What: Indoor fitness session
Who: Women (18+)
When: Fridays, 11.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Seddon Centre, E10 5AS
Cost: Free
Contact: giulietta@salaampeace.org
Find out more about Salaam Peace Women’s Fitness (Indoors)
Free Girls Football Session
What: Inclusive football session for girls
Who: Girls aged 8 to 12
When: Saturdays, 11.30am to 1.30pm (starts 31 January 2026)
Where: Memorial Park, E4 8LR
Cost: Free
Contact: info@mbcommunitycic.com
Over 40s Women’s Walking Football
What: Walking football for women over 40
Who: Women aged 40 and over
When: Thursdays, 6pm to 7pm
Where: Wadham Lodge, E17 4JP
Cost: £5 per session, first session free
Contact: leytonorientwalkingfc@gmail.com