'Warm welcome’ spaces are available across Camden. You'll find them in libraries, children's centres and other community buildings across the borough.
Each 'warm welcome' space offers something a little different. But wherever you visit, you'll find a warm and friendly place to enjoy. You’ll also be able to get help and support with the cost of living crisis if you need it.
Everyone is invited to come in, relax and meet up with others in a safe and warm place.
On this page:
- Find a warm welcome space near you
- Libraries
- Children's centres
- Leisure centres and gyms
- Community spaces
- Can you host a warm space?
Find a warm welcome space near you
View our warm welcome spaces on a map to find one near you or see a full list below.
Libraries
Libraries in Camden provide a warm and friendly space for anyone to;
- sit and read or chat
- use free WiFi, computers or tablets
- study
- read free online newspapers, magazines or e-books
- attend events, including weekly rhyme and story time sessions for children under 5
Select your local library for opening hours, contact details and information about facilities.
- Belsize community library
- Camden Town library
- Highgate library
- Holborn library
- Kentish Town library
- Kilburn library
- Pancras Square (King's Cross)
- Queens Crescent Library
- Swiss Cottage library
- The British Library
- West Hampstead library
Children’s Centres & Family Hubs
Our children’s centres provide for children under 5 and their families. They are here for stay and play, drop-in sessions or advice and support.
- Agar Children's Centre & Family Hub
- Harmood Children's Centre & Family Hub
- Kilburn Grange Children's Centre & Family Hub
- Regent's Park Children's Centre & Family Hub
- 1a Children's Centre & Family Hub
Leisure centres and gyms
Camden's Better leisure centres and gyms provide free and discounted facilities and events. This will include:
- free swimming for over 60s (before midday Monday to Friday)
- under 16s swim for £1 (before 10am Saturday and Sunday)
- discounted membership if you are under 16, disabled or on a low income
- older adult social club activities once a fortnight
Select your local leisure centre for opening hours, contact details and information about facilities:
- Kentish Town Sports Centre
- Oasis Sports Centre
- Pancras Square Leisure
- Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre
- Talacre Community Sports Centre
Warm welcome community spaces
Community organisations across Camden are providing warm spaces with a range of events, activities and hot food.
Find out more about what each organisation is offering and when you can visit:
- Bengali Workers Association
The Surma Community Centre, 1 Robert Street, NW1 3JU
- Bourne Estate Tenant Residents Association
Allen Hall, Unit 1 Dobson Court, Bourne Estate, EC1N 7AA
- British Somali Community Centre
7-9 Crowndale Road, NW1 1TU
- Castlehaven Community Association
23 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU
- Community Association for West Hampstead
17 Dornfell Street, NW6 1QN
- Fitzrovia Community Centre
2 Foley Street W1W 6DL
- Holborn Community Association - Holborn House Community Centre
35 Emerald Street, WC1N 3QW
- Holborn Community Association - Millman Street Community Centre
50 Millman Street, WC1N 3EW
- JW3
341-351 Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
- Kentish Town City Farm
1 Cressfield Close, NW5 4BN
- Kentish Town Community Centre
17 Busby Place, NW5 2SP
- King's Cross Brunswick Neighbourhood Association (KCBNA) - Chadswell Healthy Living Centre
Chadswell Healthy Living Centre, Harrison Street, WC1H 8JF
- King's Cross Brunswick Neighbourhood Association (KCBNA) - The Marchmont Centre
62 Marchmont Street, WC1N 1AB
- Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park, N6 5HG
- London Irish Centre
50-52 Camden Square, NW1 9XB
- N1C Centre - Somali Youth Development Resource Centre
Plimsoll building, N1C 4BQ
- Netherwood Youth and Family Hub
5 Netherwood Street, NW6 2QU
- Old Diorama Arts Centre
201 Drummond Street, NW1 3FE
- Primrose Hill Community Centre
29 Hopkinson's Place, NW1 8TN
- Queens Crescent Community Association
45 Ashdown Crescent, NW5 4QE
- Sidings Community Centre
16 Brassey Road, NW6 2BA
- Somers Town Community Association
2 Ossulston Street, NW1 1DF
- Somers Town Youth Centre
134 Chalton Street, NW1 1RX
- St George the Martyr Church
44 Queen Square, WC1N 3AH
- St Pancras Community Association
67 Plender Street, NW1 OLB
- South Hampstead and Kilburn Partnership (SHAK) - The ARC Youth Club
Alexandra Resource Centre, Opposite 109 Rowley Way, NW8 0SW
- South Hampstead and Kilburn Partnership (SHAK) - Shell Centre 1
Shell 1 - Linnell House, Boundary Road, NW8 0HS
- South Hampstead and Kilburn Partnership (SHAK) - Shell Centre 2
Shell 2 - Fielding House, Boundary Road, NW8 0HU
- The Francis Crick Institute
1 Midland Road, NW1 1AT
- The O2 Centre
The Venue Hall (located on level 2), 255 Finchley Road, NW3 6LU
- The Pirate Castle
Gilbey's Wharf, Oval Road, NW1 7EA
- Third Age Project
Cumberland Market, Regent's Park, NW1 3RH
Can you host a warm space?
If you're a local organisation and can offer a free, warm space for Camden residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Read about why we're providing warm spaces, and sign-up to our ‘warm welcome’ pledge to register your interest.