Active for Life
Active for Life is a 12 week campaign to help Camden residents aged 60+ get and stay active.
We’re running it for a second time after positive feedback from participants in 2024. If you want to be more active, join hundreds of local residents taking part and sign up below to get started.
After Active for Life
- 64% of Camden residents felt more confident exercising
- 76% knew how to find free of low-cost activities near them
- 63% tried new at-home exercises
Reasons to join Active for Life
When you join, you can:
- get 12 weekly email newsletters packed with practical tips, home exercises, free and low cost activities and more
- pick up a free resistance band from one of our partner venues to exercise at home
- claim a day pass to use at any Better Leisure Centre in Camden
Anyone over 60 who lives in Camden can take part – you can sign up any time between May and 14 August 2026.
Free one-day Better Leisure Centre day pass
The first 250 Camden residents aged 60 and over to sign up will receive a free one-day pass to use at any of Camden’s Better Leisure Centres. The day pass will allow you to enjoy all the group exercise classes, swimming, and gym facilities (T&Cs apply).
Free passes are only available to residents aged 60 and over who live in Camden.
Better Leisure Centre open days
Come along to an Active for Life open day to explore your local leisure centre. Find out what activities and facilities are available, try free taster classes and meet the Better Leisure Centre team.
| Better Leisure Centre | Open Day | Free taster classes |
|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU | Tuesday 9 June, from 9am to 1pm | Senior Swim: 9am to 12pm Functional Fitness: 9.30am to 10am Deep Aqua Aerobics: 11am to 12pm Yoga: 11am to 11.45am |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, Adelaide Road, NW3 3NF | Thursday 2 July, from 10am to 3pm | Senior Swim: 10am to 12pm Senior Social Club: 12pm to 2pm Yoga: 12.45pm to 1.45pm Wellbeing Walk: 1pm to 2pm Tai Chi: 2.30pm to 15.30pm |
| Pancras Square Leisure, 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG | Wednesday 15 July, from 10am to 3pm | Senior Swim: 10am to 12pm Tai Chi: 11.15am to 12.20pm Yoga: 12.15pm to 1.10pm |
| Oasis Sports Centre, 32 Endell Street, WC2H 9AG | Friday 7 August, from 9am to 1pm | Senior Swim: 9am to 12pm Yoga: 9.30am to 10.30am Aqua Aerobics: 12pm to 12.55pm |
| Talacre Leisure Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF | Wednesday 19 August, from 10am to 2pm | Senior Pickleball: 12pm to 2pm |
Get active in Camden
In Camden there are lots of ways to be more active, whatever your age or ability. Many of them are low or no cost for Camden over 60s.
From walking groups and gardening sessions to kayaking and team sports, find activities that work for you at Activities for older people.
Contact us
If you have any other questions about Active for Life, call 020 7974 0016 or email [email protected]