Let's Get Moving for Less!

A one-stop shop for free/low-cost opportunities to be active within Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

Welcome to the Let's Get Moving for Less page, a one-stop shop for free/low-cost opportunities to be active within Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

As we all start to feel the financial pinch and assess our priorities, remembering the endless physical and mental health benefits that moving more offers us can be difficult, but stopping completely would be impactful on your overall wellbeing.

We've collated a range of ideas on how to be active, as well a whole host of free/low-cost activity sessions taking place locally, enabling you to still feel the benefits of being active throughout this difficult time.

#LetsGetMovingLLR for less!

Use the quick links below to get to the section you want:

Here's how you can be active for less in your local area:

Need inspiration on how you can move more for less?

Highlighted free/low-cost activities

Use the link to the right to view more

Use the link to the right to view more

Walkie Talkie Networking Walk

Networking with a healthy twist and its free!

Active Mini-Movers

Mini-Movers is a session for pre-school children from 6months+ aimed at helping their development whilst having fun.

Gorse Covert Wellbeing Walk

Beginner friendly walking group, led by an insured and trained Walk Leader

Walk Together Glen Parva

Mixed ability friendly walking group, led by an insured and trained Walk Leader.

Let's Walk Burbage Common

Beginner friendly walking group, led by an insured and trained Walk Leader.

Here's how you can be active for less in your local area!

Blaby

Active Blaby

Active Blaby

Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team

Address
Blaby Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicester, LE19 2EP
Telephone
0116 2727703
Website
http://www.activeblaby.org.uk/
Instagram
@ActiveBlaby

Charnwood

Active Charnwood offer a range free of charge/low-cost health & wellbeing programmes. For further information on any of the schemes listed below please contact: active.charnwood@charnwood.gov.uk

Active Charnwood

Active Charnwood

Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team

Address
Council Offices, Southfields Road, Loughborough, LE11 2TT
Telephone
01509 634673
Website
https://www.active-charnwood.org/
Instagram
@Active_Charnwood

Harborough

Active Together Harborough

Active Together Harborough

Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team

Address
Harborough District Council, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 7AG
Telephone
01858 828282
Website
https://www.active-harborough.org/
Instagram
@activeharborough

Hinckley & Bosworth

Active Hinckley & Bosworth offer a range free of charge/low-cost health & wellbeing programmes. For details, please see below.

Active Hinckley and Bosworth

Active Hinckley and Bosworth

Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team

Address
Hinckley Leisure Centre, St Mary’s Road, Hinckley LE10 1FL
Telephone
01455 255908
Website
https://www.activehb.org.uk/
Instagram
@ActiveHinckleyandBosworth

Leicester City

Active Leicester

Active Leicester

Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team

Address
Aylestone Leisure Centre, 2 Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6LU
Telephone
0116 454 3514
Website
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/activeleicester
Instagram
@ActiveLeicester

Melton

Melton Sport and Health Alliance offer a range free of charge/low-cost health & wellbeing programmes. For details, please see below.

5 activities are listed below, click the header to view more.

Melton Running Club - MRC

Melton Running Club - MRC

Run Together

Outside Melton Borough Council Offices

Beginner friendly running group, led by a qualified and insured Run Leader.

Watermead Country Park Junior parkrun

Watermead Country Park Junior parkrun

Watermead Country Park parkrun

Watermead Country Park

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Lutterworth Country Park Junior parkrun

Lutterworth Country Park Junior parkrun

Market Harborough parkrun

Lutterworth Country Park

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Market Harborough Junior parkrun

Market Harborough Junior parkrun

Market Harborough parkrun

Welland Park

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Rutland Water Junior parkrun

Rutland Water Junior parkrun

Rutland Water parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Melton Sport & Health Alliance

Melton Sport & Health Alliance

Health & Active Communities Team

Address
Parkside, Burton Street, Station Approach, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13 1GH
Telephone
01664 504289
Website
http://www.meltonsportandhealth.org.uk
Instagram
@meltonsportha

North West Leicestershire

North West Leicestershire District Council offer a range free of charge/low-cost health & wellbeing programmes. For details, please see below.

For information on activities such as Active Family programmes, Wellbeing Walks, Swannington Inclusive Allotment access, Inclusive Play sessions, Holiday Activity Camps, Junior Activity Sessions, Kimble's Music and Movement sessions, contact Katie.Hayes@nwleicestershire.gov.uk

For information on Self-Referral/Physical Activity Pathway/Exercise Referral programes, contact Tom.Bodle@nwleicestershire.gov.uk

For information on Sports Clubs, contact Jenny.Gaunt@nwleicestershire.gov.uk

For information on Active Friends sessions, Nordic Walking, Couch to 5K runs, and 50+ Strength Classes, contact Christopher.Mawbey@nwleicestershire.gov.uk

For information on Measham Leisure Centre, contact Jane.Hurst@nwleicestershire.gov.uk

For information on Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre, contact michaellidwell@everyoneactive.com


Oadby & Wigston

Active Oadby & Wigston

Active Oadby & Wigston

Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team

Address
Oadby and Wigston Council Offices, Bushloe House, Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DR
Telephone
0116 288 8961
Website
http://www.activeoadbywigston.org.uk/
Instagram
@activeoadbyandwigston

Rutland

Active Rutland

Active Rutland

Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team

Address
Rutland County Council, Catmose House, Catmos Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP
Telephone
01572 720936
Website
http://www.activerutland.org.uk
Instagram
@ActiveRutland