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:
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Let's Get Moving for Less Activities & Events
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Use the Get Active Search Engine to search for parks/open spaces, clubs/groups and activity sessions that can support you to be active.
Leicestershire County Council - Cost of Living support
Support for Leicestershire residents
Thinking about having a go at walking, running or cycling? It's a great way to get out in your local area and move a little more for free!
Check out the events and campaigns taking place in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland this year!
What's around my way is here to help you find your local parks, open spaces, walking and cycling routes and give you some ideas on what to do when you get there.
Find parks and opens spaces to explore near you!
Walking is a simple, free way to develop and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Our Walk Together guided walks are ideal for people who have done little to no exercise in the past.
Run Together is a physical activity initiative offering a regular programme of free, sociable, and accessible beginner friendly running groups within Leicestershire led by trained run leaders.
Lots of information and ideas on how to keep yourself healthy and active whilst staying at home or working from home.
parkruns are free, weekly, community events, perfect for those that wish to run or walk in their local park.
These links look at some of the practical, condition specific things that may be able to help this winter.
Support for Organisations - Learning to tackle the increased cost of living
Support section for clubs, community groups, businesses, sole traders, charities and limited companies.
Holidays Together (Leicestershire)
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) is a free and exciting holiday programme for children aged 4 to 16, living in Leicestershire and in receipt of benefits-related free school meals. It is funded by the Department for Education.
This Girl Can have teamed up with Disney to create dance routines to help you get active with your kids!
The NHS provide some simple ideas to Get fit for free, including playing classic park games with your family such as "Stuck in the Mud" and how to access free Gym passes.
Youth Sport Trust - #HalfTimeChallenge
Families, test your football skills throughout the FIFA World Cup 2022!
Voluntary Sector Support (VAL)
Charity Link - helping local people during the cost of living crisis.
A new £1 million fund has been launched to support the UK's most vulnerable families during the cost-of-living crisis.
Here's how you can be active for less in your local area!
Blaby
Active Blaby is an initiative to help get you active and moving more. It is where local partners are brought together to provide personalised support for you to move more to improve your health and wellbeing.
Blaby Council offers Cost-of-Living support
With prices rising for people across the country, Blaby District Council is taking action to make sure residents who may be struggling can get access to support.
Active Blaby
Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team
- Address
- Blaby Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicester, LE19 2EP
- Telephone
- 0116 2727703
- info@activeblaby.org.uk
- Website
- https://www.activeblaby.org.uk/
- @ActiveBlaby
- http://facebook.com/ActiveBlaby/
- @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
The official website for Active Charnwood.
Charnwood Cost of Living support
Help and support with rising cost of living for residents in Charnwood
Charnwood - Welfare, health and wellbeing
Links to welfare, physical and mental health support services throughout Charnwood can be found here.
Information regarding all the free, guided walks hosted by Active Charnwood.
Free Charnwood cycling programmes
Cycling is a great way to get outdoors and get active with your friends and family! Check out information on cycling, cycling routes.
Free Charnwood running programmes
Our community Couch to 5k programme will include tips to help you run more efficiently and effortlessly, it is designed to progress gradually every week to get you to that 5K (with additional homework).
Subsidised Stay and Play active Early Years offer
Active Mini Movers sessions are fun play/activity sessions, that will also introduce fundamental, gymnastics & athletics movement skills for 0–4-year olds and their parents/carers.
Activities for adults in Charnwood
Choose to Move is a fun circuit based exercise class aimed at adults. If you are wanting to get more active, lose weight or meet some new people then why not come along and give it a go.
Access to Falls Prevention and Steady Steps programmes in Charnwood
Our Steady Steps programmes are free specific falls prevention group exercise classes.
Activities at Loughborough Leisure Centre
Find the right activity for you from our extensive programmes!
Activities at Soar Valley Leisure Centre
Find the right activity for you from our extensive programmes!
Activities at South Charnwood Leisure Centre
Find the right activity for you from our extensive programmes!
Take a look at our activity timetable which shows all activities taking place every week!
Active Charnwood
Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team
- Address
- Council Offices, Southfields Road, Loughborough, LE11 2TT
- Telephone
- 01509 634673
- active.together@charnwood.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.active-charnwood.org/
- @ActiveCharnwood
- http://facebook.com/ActiveCharnwood
- @Active_Charnwood
Harborough
Welcome to the Active Together Harborough Website.
Harborough - Cost of Living support
We understand residents may be concerned about the rising cost of living so we have put together some information, and useful links to a range of different agencies, which may be able to help those needing further support.
Information on the best walking routes throughout Harborough district.
Active Together Harborough have teamed up with the Rivers and Canals Trust to deliver a new project - the Waterways and Wellbeing Programme.
Parks/open spaces in Harborough
Find information on where to visit throughout Harborough this year.
Active Together Harborough
Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team
- Address
- Harborough District Council, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 7AG
- Telephone
- 01858 828282
- activetogether@harborough.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.active-harborough.org/
- @SportInHarb
- http://facebook.com/ActiveHarboroughDistrict
- @activeharborough
Hinckley & Bosworth
Active Hinckley & Bosworth offer a range free of charge/low-cost health & wellbeing programmes. For details, please see below.
The official website for Active Hinckley & Bosworth.
Hinckley & Bosworth - Cost of Living support
Support covering energy and water bills, food, wellbeing and housing/welfare,
Join a local walking group in H&B
No need to register online! Just turn up on the day and a walk leader will add your name to our weekly registers!
Want to know where you can walk in Hinckley & Bosworth? Downloadable local walking maps and routes here!
All groups are supported by qualified run leaders who create a safe and friendly environment for people to meet regularly!
C25K is a fantastic program that's been designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers or 30 minutes in just 9 weeks!
Low-cost cycling groups in H&B
Information regarding local cycling groups throughout Hinckley & Bosworth.
If you are looking for local cycle routes, why not start by downloading the handy Hinckley & Bosworth Cycle maps produced by Leicestershire County Council in partnership with the Active Hinckley and Bosworth team.
Under 3s swim for FREE at Hinckley Leisure Centre!
Active parks are our open spaces around the borough that host outdoor gym equipment for everyone to enjoy fun ways to get active for free.
Active Play at Hinckley Leisure Centre
Let your child run wild on our inflatable obstacle course! Our bouncy castle, soft play equipment, early years play equipment and much more are great for developing gross motor skills, social interaction, keeping active and most of all – having fun!
Green Towers - Hinckley Club 4 Young People
Green Towers provides evening Youth Sessions for Young People to participate in, allowing them to spend time with their friends. £2 annual membership / multiple free activities.
Run by the community, for the community. Multiple free / low cost activity programmes for different ages and abilities.
Sport in Desford - Inclusive Club
The Inclusive Club is devised for people with physical and learning disabilities and takes place on the 4th Tuesday each month 10am to 12 noon.
Active Hinckley and Bosworth
Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team
www.active-together.org/hinckleyandbosworth
Fitness | Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council (hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk)
- Address
- Hinckley Leisure Centre, St Mary’s Road, Hinckley LE10 1FL
- Telephone
- 01455 255908
- culture@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.activehb.org.uk/
- @sportallianceHB
- http://facebook.com/hblsha/
Leicester City
Active Leicester encompasses all sports in the city.
Holiday Activities and Food programme (Leicester City)
Children and young people who receive benefit related free school meals will be able to access free activities and food provision over the easter, summer and winter holidays.
Leicester City - Cost of Living support
Apply for benefits, financial support or free school meals, get debt and budgeting advice, manage your council benefits.
Active Leicester
Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team
- Address
- Aylestone Leisure Centre, 2 Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6LU
- Telephone
- 0116 454 3514
- active@leicester.gov.uk
- Website
- http://www.leicester.gov.uk/activeleicester
- @ActiveLeicester
- http://facebook.com/ActiveLeicester
- @ActiveLeicester
Live Well Leicester
- Telephone
- 0116 454 4000
- livewell@leicester.gov.uk
- Website
- https://livewell.leicester.gov.uk/
- @LiveWellLeics
- http://facebook.com/LiveWellLeicester
Melton
Melton Sport and Health Alliance offer a range free of charge/low-cost health & wellbeing programmes. For details, please see below.
Melton Sport and Health Alliance
Melton Sport and Health Alliance are proud to be an Active Together partner to support the people of Melton to get active, their way.
Melton Borough Council - Cost of Living support
We understand that there is a rise in the cost of living. We are Here for Melton and want to make sure we support our residents where we can to the best of our abilities.
Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.
Running is an exercise that can be enjoyed by most people, and is popular with those who want to maintain an active lifestyle.
Cycling is a fun, healthy and low impact form of activity which is suitable for all ages.
Physical Activity Exercise Programmes
The Positive Activity Referral Scheme (PARS) provides a physical activity pathway for individuals and families who are inactive within the Melton Borough.
Activities for Children & Young People in Melton
All information is updated regularly. We would still advise that you contact the instructor ahead of attending these sessions for the first time to avoid any disappointment.
Click here to find out more about the Steady Steps Plus sessions in Melton.
Unlock Your You - Talk and Walk Group
Mondays 12pm, Thursdays 6pm, Saturdays 11am at Melton Country Park Café.
5 activities are listed below, click the header to view more.
Melton Running Club - MRC
Outside Melton Borough Council Offices
Beginner friendly running group, led by a qualified and insured Run Leader.
Play Close Park Junior parkrun (Melton)
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Rutland Water Junior parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Aylestone Junior parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Market Harborough Junior 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
Health & Active Communities Team
- Address
- Parkside, Burton Street, Station Approach, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13 1GH
- Telephone
- 01664 502502
- HealthyActiveCommunities@melton.gov.uk
- Website
- http://www.meltonsportandhealth.org.uk
- @MeltonSportHA
- http://facebook.com/MeltonSportHA
- @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
North West Leicestershire Wellbeing and Health
We're part of the North West Leicestershire Health and Wellbeing Partnership - a network of partners and agencies across the district who aim to improve the health of residents of NWL.
NWL District Council - Cost of Living
We know many people are worried about the rising cost of energy bills, fuel and food, the cost of living crisis is affecting many of us. Whatever your worries may be, we've put together some helpful information.
For families looking to access opportunities to become more physically active.
Exercise that you can do at home
There are a number of outdoor gyms located in North West Leicestershire.
HIIT at 10am on Monday and Yoga at 12pm on a Thursday
Leisure Link Discount - Everyone Active
Everyone Active offer a Leisure Link for those receiving means tested benefits and living in NWL.
Free Memberships for those in care – Everyone Active
Free memberships for those in care or young adults (under 25) that have since left care.
The Inner Movement - Free Classes
Includes from Yoga, 1-1 counselling, family drum circle and more.
All of our weekly activities are FREE unless otherwise stated.
Hospice Hope - Covid Recovery Support
Hospice Hope is offering FREE and flexible 1-1 holistic support; improving mood, movement and wellbeing.
Free and low-cost activities for North West Leciestershire residents.
North West Leicestershire Health and Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing Team
Health and Wellbeing - North West Leicestershire District Council (nwleics.gov.uk)
- Address
- Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leics, LE67 3FJ
- Telephone
- 01530 454735
- activetogether@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
- Website
- https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/living_healthily
- @NWLHealth
- http://facebook.com/nwlhealthteam
- @nwlhealthteam
Oadby & Wigston
Welcome to the Active Oadby and Wigston Website. Our goal is to increase physical activity throughout the borough.
Oadby & Wigston - Cost of Living support
The cost of living is rising and this could have a big impact on all aspects of your finances including energy bills, fuel, the cost of your weekly shop and your take home pay. We've put together lots of information and advice, designed to ensure that you're getting all the help that you are entitled to.
Walking groups/sessions in O&W
Free walking groups in Oadby & Wigston, as well as 'walking' sport sessions
This programme takes place Mondays 7-8pm at South Wigston. The first 6 sessions will be free and then just £2 sessions, pay as you go.
Our Seated Activity sessions run weekly on Tuesdays at the Freer Community Centre in Wigston.
Walking Football sessions will be based at Wigston Academy, LE18 2DS every Tuesday evening 6-7pm. It's open to adults of all ages and abilities, no prior experience needed!
This is a sociable beginners running group, led by our qualified and enthusiastic Leader in Running Fitness, Ross. We'll gently build up your fitness and be supported along the way to jogging 5K!
A free walk for unpaid carers to promote mental and physical health, socialise and get outdoors.
This session is part of our Active Ladies community sessions and will be a variety of different dance, fitness and movements to music. Meet new people, improve your health and wellbeing and give dancing a go!
Wigston Group Walk
Two Steeples - Pub & Grill
Our group walk currently runs every Wednesday, 11am in Wigston.
Seated Activity
The Freer Community Centre
We will help you to improve your stability, balance and overall strength.
Holidays Together - Easter Session (South Wigston)
Discovery Schools Academy Trust
Parkland Primary School
Running 11th-14th April
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
- active.together@oadby-wigston.gov.uk
- Website
- http://www.activeoadbywigston.org.uk/
- @ActiveOadbyWigs
- http://facebook.com/ActiveOadbyWigs
- @activeoadbyandwigston
Rutland
Active Rutland are a physical activity development team from Rutland County Council, who bring together physical activity partners, promote and develop local opportunities and help people of all ages on their journey of physical activity.
Rutland County Council - Cost of Living support
Cost of living support for residents of Rutland County.
Holiday Activity and Food programme (Rutland)
Children and young people in Rutland who receive benefit related free school meals will be able to access free activities and food provision over the easter, summer and winter holidays.
Uppingham ParkPlay are at Uppingham C of E every Saturday morning playing games from 9.30am all year round, whatever the weather.
A weekly volunteer session including planting, building, weeding, and connecting with nature and people every Wednesday.
A friendly, weekly walking group led by trained walk leaders, with a shorter or longer walk option and a social afterwards.
Our steady steps programmes are free for new participants over 65 who are worried about falling or who have previously fallen and would benefit from strength and balance exercises.
Rutland Running and Triathlon Club
3 organised club sessions per week and 2 free beginners running sessions each year. The club offer an annual membership for £15.
Regular social, fitness, and training rides. The club offer 3 free trial rides and then £15 annual membership thereafter.
Get active around the water on foot or by bike and see the sites of Rutland Water.
Active Rutland
Physical Activity, Sport & Health Team
- Address
- Rutland County Council, Catmose House, Catmos Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP
- Telephone
- 01572 720936
- activerutland@rutland.gov.uk
- Website
- http://www.activerutland.org.uk
- @ActiveRutland
- http://facebook.com/ActiveRutland1
- @ActiveRutland
