wellness
Hackney Opens Summer Group Exercise Classes at Leisure Centres
Hackney residents can sign up for structured sessions at borough leisure centres with new timetables running through the summer.
How we reported this
Hackney Council expanded group exercise classes at its leisure centres this month, adding 22 weekly slots for yoga, circuits and aqua aerobics across three main sites starting 6 July 2026.
The increase follows a 19 per cent rise in adult activity levels recorded by the borough’s public health team between 2024 and 2025, driven by residents seeking affordable ways to meet weekly movement targets after the cost of private studios climbed above £15 a class in nearby Shoreditch.
Venues and timetables
Clissold Leisure Centre on Clissold Road in Stoke Newington runs daily classes including pilates at 7.30am on weekdays and body pump on Thursday evenings at 6.45pm. Britannia Leisure Centre in Hoxton offers high-intensity interval sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm plus a seniors’ chair-based programme on Friday mornings at 10am. Both centres accept drop-ins but recommend advance booking through the council’s online system to secure places in the busiest slots.
London Fields Leisure Centre near the park provides additional options with spin classes on Tuesday and Saturday mornings and a mixed-ability dance fitness session every Sunday at 11am. All three sites operate under the same pricing structure set by the council’s leisure contractor.
Prices and access
Standard adult sessions cost £7.20 while concession rates for over-60s, students and benefit recipients stand at £4.80, according to the July 2026 price list published on the Hackney Council website. The council recorded 14,872 attendances at group classes in the three months to June, with the highest turnout at Clissold Leisure Centre.
Residents can view full timetables and reserve spots via the Hackney Leisure app or by calling the individual centres. Walk-up spaces remain available for most classes but fill quickly after 5pm on weekdays.