London’s Great Mental Health Day is a chance to pause, reconnect and focus on what helps us feel our best. To mark the day, we’re hosting and highlighting a range of wellbeing and mental health–boosting activities across Move Southwark leisure centres, using the power of movement to support both body and mind.

Below you’ll find a full list of activities taking place. Some sessions are free and others are paid, and all must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. 

FREE gym tour and trial for non members between 29 – 31 January

To help you take that first step, we’re inviting residents to enjoy a free gym pass, offering a simple way to try something new and experience the mental health benefits of being active. Must pre-book using the link below.  Age 16+.

BOOK YOUR FREE Tour and trial – Leisure Facilities in Southwark

ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES:

Book in advance via the Move Southwark app or Book and Pay button online. Please note you will not be charged for free sessions.

Camberwell Leisure Centre

Wellbeing walk with Izach: 30 January at 11am – 12:30pm

Izach is leading a walk through Camberwell Green ending with a local coffee shop drop in. Food and drinks not included, you will be required to buy your own.

Yoga Ashtanga: 30 January at 7am – 8:30am | Cost: £12.35

Ashtanga yoga incorporates systematic exercises and self-development techniques for body, mind and spirit focussing on core conditioning, mobility and flexibility.

Tai Chi: 30 January at 2:30pm – 3:30pm and 31 January at 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Cost: Free

24 steps Yang Style Tai Chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind and controlled breathing. Tai Chi originated as an ancient martial art in China.

Salsation: 30 January at 7:15pm – 8:15pm | Cost £11.90

This is not just any dance fitness company, we are a community of inspired people dedicated to bringing happiness and personal empowerment through a unique and uplifting dance workout experience.

Outdoor Exercise Session led by partner Overnyte: 30 January at 9:30am

Join Overnyte, a community based outdoor fitness project rooted in South London, for an energising and inclusive outdoor workout in Burgess Park, delivered in partnership with MOVE Southwark as part of the Great Mental Health Day in London. The session will begin at Camberwell Leisure Centre, where the group will come together before heading out on a gentle, supported warm up run to the outdoor gym area in Burgess Park. Once there, participants will take part in a calisthenics based workout, using bodyweight exercises and the park’s outdoor gym equipment

The workout will be led by Moses from Overnyte, with an emphasis on movement, connection, and wellbeing. The session is welcoming to all abilities, with options provided to ensure everyone can take part at their own pace.

This is a great opportunity to get moving outdoors, meet new people, and support positive mental health through community and physical activity.

Canada Water Leisure Centre

Body Balance: 30 January at 12:15pm – 1pm | Cost: Free

BODYBALANCE™ is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centred and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music.

Body Combat: 30 January at 1:15pm – 2pm |  Cost: Free

Whether at home or in the gym, BODYCOMBAT™ is the empowering group fitness cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by mixed martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, boxing

Sound Bath: 30 January at 1:15pm – 2pm |  Cost: Free

Immerse yourself in tranquillity with our Sound Bath Class led by one of our experienced instructors. Through the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments, this unique experience promotes deep relaxation, reduces stress.

Breathe and Barre:  30 January  at 4pm – 4:45pm | Cost: Free

A low-impact, full-body class combining barre, Pilates, and yoga with mindful breathing. The class focuses on posture, gentle strength, and mobility, helping you slow down, release tension, and support both physical and mental wellbeing.

Partner Yoga: 30 January at 5pm – 6pm | Cost: Free

A collaborative practice where two individuals use shared weight, balance, and physical support to deepen traditional yoga poses, encouraging trust, communication, and a sense of connection.

The Castle Leisure Centre

Sound Bath: 30 January at 10:30am to 12pm | Cost: Free

Join this deeply relaxing sound bath class in our studio where soothing vibrations from instruments like crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes help calm the mind, release tension, and restore balance.

Simply lie back, breathe, and let the healing sounds wash over you for a meditative, rejuvenating reset.

Dulwich Leisure Centre

Dance Fitness: 30 January at 11:30am – 12:15pm | Cost: Free

Set your mind and body free with a fun dance inspired group exercise class to get you moving and feeling good. No previous experience needed – all fitness abilities welcome. Come along, escape the every day and enjoy the movement.

Yoga Hatha: 31 January at 10:15am and 11:15am | Cost: £11.90

Traditional yoga practice that maintains the physical body in optimum condition by practicing asanas (poses) that balance its energies, improves health and awakens the consciousness.

Peckham Leisure Centre

Member Only Gym Floor Classes: 26 – 31 January at 9am | Cost: Free

For mental health week only we will be running 5 gym floor classes, 1 each day, even friday, these classes will be open to all and show the effect that a small group class can have on mental wellbeing, taught by a great instructor creating a safe place to train and a fun, exciting atmosphere that you just don’t get anywhere else.

Yoga: 29 January 8:15pm – 9:15pm | Cost: 11.90

This class incorporates yoga postures, gentle movement sequences, breath work, supported silent meditation, and guided relaxation to support increased awareness and mindfulness of the breath and body, and quietening of the nervous system

Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre

Gratitude Focused Sound Bath + Wellbeing walk around the Dock

30 January at 3pm | Cost: Free

Practising gratitude supports mental health by shifting attention away from stress and negative thoughts, helping the brain recognise positive experiences and release feel good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. This improves mood, reduces anxiety, and promotes a sense of calm. Gratitude also strengthens emotional resilience, enhances mindfulness by grounding you in the present moment, and deepens feelings of connection with others — all of which are key factors in long term wellbeing.

DECEMBER OPENING HOURS

Our opening hours are changing over the festive period. Please make a note of these changes so you can plan your visits over the Christmas period.

Changes at Camberwell Leisure Centre, Canada Water Leisure Centre, Dulwich Leisure Centre, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, Surrey Docks Leisure Centre and The Castle Leisure Centre include:

6 December – early closure at 4pm
22 December – 7am to 7pm
23 December – 7am to 7pm
24 December – 7am to 3pm
25 December – closed
26 December – closed
27 December –  normal hours
28 December – 7am to 6pm
29 December – 7am to 7pm
30 December – 7am to 7pm
31 December – 7am to 3pm
1 January – closed
2 January – 7am to 7pm
3 January – normal hours

Opening times for Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre:

6 December – early closure at 4pm
22 December – 7am to 7pm
23 December – 7am to 7pm
24 December – 7am to 3pm
25 December – closed
26 December – closed
27 December – 9am to 5pm
28 December – 9am to 5pm
29 December – 7am to 7pm
30 December – 7am to 7pm
31 December – 7am to 3pm
1 January – closed
2 January – 7am to 7pm
3 January – normal hours

Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility will be closed from 23 December and will re-open on 3 January 2026.

Thank you.

Dulwich Leisure Centre: Proudly Reopening After Essential Pool Works

After months of essential work behind the scenes, we’re delighted to announce that Dulwich Leisure Centre swimming pool is reopening on 15 October – restoring a much-loved community facility to full operation.

A building with history – and heart

Dulwich Leisure Centre first opened its doors over 120 years ago, and we’re proud that it continues to serve the Dulwich community today. With its unique heritage and loyal visitors, the Centre has always been a cornerstone for fitness, family fun, and wellbeing in South London.

What happened – and why we couldn’t have planned for it

In January this year, we noticed a decline in pool water quality and evidence of sand entering the water – a sign that the filter media was starting to fail.

Although a recent condition survey had shown the filters were in good shape, we began planning to replace the media as a preventative measure. However, on 22 March, the issue escalated quickly. Increasing amounts of sand were discharged into the pool, and visibility dropped to unsafe levels, meaning we could no longer lifeguard effectively. We made the difficult decision to close the pool immediately and begin replacing the filter media – a job we expected to take around four weeks.

Unfortunately, when our contractors attempted to recommission the filters in early April, two of the three filters failed completely. In simple terms, the filter shells themselves had collapsed – beyond repair – meaning replacement was the only option.

The delays – out of our hands

Our original plan was to reopen by late August. However, swimming pool filters are not off-the-shelf items; they had to be custom-built and shipped from America. Once they arrived, installation was delayed slightly due to the challenging conditions in the plant room.

While waiting for the new filters, our team made rapid adjustments to allow one of the remaining filters to operate safely, meaning we could offer limited swimming sessions and aqua aerobics over the summer to support the wellbeing of our members.

Supporting our swimmers during closure

We know how important swimming is to our local families and schools, so we worked hard to minimise disruption. Many of our swimming lesson customers were successfully transferred to Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre and Camberwell Leisure Centre so that learning and progress could continue during the closure.

Turning challenge into opportunity

While the pool was out of action, we took the opportunity to invest in wider improvements across Dulwich Leisure Centre, ensuring it continues to deliver an excellent experience for years to come.

Our upgrades include:

• Brand new microfiltration system – the latest technology, filtering particles for crystal-clear water and a more pleasant swim
  • Uses 90% less water, 50% less energy, 30% fewer chemicals, and takes up 75% less space than the old system – supporting our carbon neutral goals
• Refreshed changing rooms – all showers have been replaced and upgraded with new accessibility rails and seats
• New pool toys and floats for our younger swimmers

Looking ahead

Although the journey has taken longer than anyone hoped, these improvements mean Dulwich Leisure Centre is now operating with a new state-of-the-art filtration system, improved sustainability, and refreshed facilities – ready to serve Southwark community for decades to come.

We’d like to thank all our members for their patience and understanding while the work was completed. We can’t wait to welcome you back for a swim soon.

RIDE FOR PRIDE IS COMING!

Get ready to spin, sweat, and celebrate—Ride for Pride is coming to Dulwich Leisure Centre and The Castle Leisure Centre this June!

In honour of Pride Month, we’re bringing the energy with bright lights, loud music, and non-stop good vibes. This special indoor cycling event is a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, community, and movement — open to all, and made to bring people together.

Join us!
Not only will you enjoy a fun, themed ride led by Danielle and special guest instructors, you’ll also:
– Boost your fitness with an energising cardio session
– Connect with an inclusive, supportive community
– Celebrate love, diversity and togetherness
– Have an absolute blast while doing it!

Event Details

Saturday 28 June
📍 The Castle Leisure Centre –  09:30am to 12:30pm
📍 Dulwich Leisure Centre –  11am to 2pm

Rides are free – limited spaces available. 

BOOK INSTRUCTIONS – BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW!

Click here to book, select either The Castle Leisure Centre or Dulwich Leisure Centre, Select activitiy – Ride for Pride, select date 28 June, search and book now!

Everyone is encouraged to wear their most colourful outfits, as our studios will be transformed with pride-themed décor for the occasion. Whether you’re riding to support, celebrate, or just have fun—this is an event for everybody and every body.

Let’s Ride with Pride!

We’re updated our app to make it so much more than just a booking tool – it’s now your go-to hub for health, fitness, wellbeing, connections and more. Your Booking Icons will still be right where you need them – at the top for quick and easy access but there’s lots that’s new! The updates will be happening in the next few days so keep a look out!

Make sure you’ve got the latest version!
Head to your app store and update the app so you will see all the changes when they come.

What’s new?

• Updated app tile to look out for on your phone. It’s will change from Southwark Council logo on a grey background to our Move Southwark logo
• A new Home Screen layout packed with access to much more
• Quicker access to important notification, news and service updates – click the speech icon top right of your screen above the move Southwark image

Plus we’ve added handy new links so you can dive straight into:

• Challenges and Tips – from Muscle of the Month to Workouts of the week
• Wellness Services – discover ways to feel good, inside and out
• Library of Things – even more resources, tools, and support to explore
• Activities – discover all the ways to move across our other centres

More features, more inspiration, and more wellbeing, all in one place. We’ll also be adding a Clubs section very soon with links to all the activity and wellbeing clubs that take part in our centres.

Keep your eyes peeled – these updates will be live very soon!

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