Making everyday active in Gravesham

Hi, I’m Sam and I’m the Everyday Active Champion for Gravesham. I have a real passion for this community and I want to encourage people to become more active. Here are some of the great activities happening in and around the local area. If you would like to talk about getting more active around Gravesham, please reach out to me.

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Benefits of…cycling

Cycling offers many benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle strength, and enhanced joint mobility, making it a low-impact exercise for all ages. It effectively burns calories and aids in weight management. In Gravesham, Cyclopark provides a safe space for cycling, and it can also be integrated into daily routines or enjoyed as a family activity.

Benefits of…cycling

The many and varied wonders of cycling make it an activity that is loved by people of all ages, all around the world. Kent and Medway offers so many types...

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Better Point App

By accumulating points with better points, you can monitor your activity levels and redeem them for high street vouchers or even contribute to your favourite charity. This innovative system not only promotes a healthier lifestyle, but also offers tangible rewards for your efforts. Picture turning your daily steps, workouts, or even mindfulness meditation into valuable benefits that serve both you and the community.

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Track your activity with the Better Points app

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Walking Netball – Cygnet

Walking Netball – Cygnet

All the fun of netball, but no running allowed! Try Walking Netball.

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Tree Planting Days

Tree Planting Days

Join the Plan Tree Team and Kent's Countryside Partnerships for a tree planting day this Autumn!

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Cycle training

Cycle training

Kent County Council offers cycling courses to give people the skills and confidence to cycle more often for leisure and work.

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Activities for Children & Young People (Gravesham)

Activities for Children & Young People (Gravesham)

Discover and explore local activities that are available for children and young people in Gravesham.

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Arty Party

Arty Party

Unleash your inner Picasso with this fabulous Pour and Paint bash!

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Splash-tastic swimming sessions just for you!

Splash-tastic swimming sessions just for you!

Pool, health suite and exercise classes in Gravesham.

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Better Point App

Better Point App

Track your activity with the Better Points app

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Active Now Walkers – Cascades

Active Now Walkers – Cascades

Regular walks through scenic trails, parks, and urban landscapes - there's something for everyone!

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Pickleball at Meopham Leisure Centre

Pickleball at Meopham Leisure Centre

New Pickleball sessions at Meopham Leisure Centre!

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Walking Football at Meopham Leisure Centre

Walking Football at Meopham Leisure Centre

Walking football sessions at Meopham Leisure Centre.

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Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold is a low-impact fiesta, tailor-made for active older adults and beginners.

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FREE Chair Fit & Chat

FREE Chair Fit & Chat

Free weekly exercise sessions at Cyclopark!

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FREE Football Sessions

FREE Football Sessions

Free football sessions kick off in Gravesham!

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Wilder Wellbeing – Gentle Walking Group

Wilder Wellbeing – Gentle Walking Group

A six-week Wilder Wellbeing programme for adults aged 55+ local to Gravesend.

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Every Body Moves

Every Body Moves

A fresh campaign to connect disabled people with more opportunities to get active than ever before.

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Classes for all at Star Kickboxing

Classes for all at Star Kickboxing

Star Kickboxing is a family run business with classes and sessions to suit all ages and skill levels.

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Explore Kent’s Junior Cycle Challenge

Explore Kent’s Junior Cycle Challenge

Our friends at Explore Kent are introducing a new Junior Cycling Challenge for summer 2024!

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Group Sessions with Involve

Group Sessions with Involve

We’re not just here to spill the beans on keeping your body in tip-top shape, we’ve got your mind covered too! Involve has some awesome social shindigs you won’t want...

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Steady, Strong and Able (Gravesham)

Steady, Strong and Able (Gravesham)

Kent Rivers welcome you to come along and meet some friendly faces whilst improving your balance, strength and mobility!

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Royal River Walkers

Royal River Walkers

Be a part of Age UK Kent Rivers’ FREE walking group, Royal River Walkers!

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Zumba with Kent Rivers

Zumba with Kent Rivers

Join Kent Rivers for a fun and effective dance workout.

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Yoga Classes

Yoga Classes

Enjoy an hour of yoga with Hazel. Aimed to increase fitness, strength, and flexibility whilst you relax and unwind. Please bring along a yoga mat and an optional blanket. The...

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Visually Impaired Cricket

Visually Impaired Cricket

Kent Cricket run visually impaired indoor training sessions during the winter and outdoor summer fixtures.

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The Big Bike Revival

The Big Bike Revival

The Big Bike Revival from Cycling UK aims to make cycling accessible to everyone. There are a number of Big Bike Revival events taking place across Kent in 2023 and everyone is welcome to get involved.  

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Grand Active, Free classes at the Cyclopark

Grand Active, Free classes at the Cyclopark

Get ready to sweat and feel the burn with the coolest fitness gurus in town! Join One You Kent and Grand Active at Cyclopark for free exercise classes starting January...

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Grand Active Free exercise classes

Grand Active Free exercise classes

Listen up, fitness fiends! Starting from Monday 8th January, One You Kent and Grand Active are shaking things up with a bunch of free exercise classes. Ready to pump some...

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Parent and Baby Classes at Cyclopark

Parent and Baby Classes at Cyclopark

Join us for a safe and uplifting workout with our expert instructors, alongside other parents looking to get fitter.  All whilst spending precious time with your little one! These classes...

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Limitless Club at Cyclopark

Limitless Club at Cyclopark

A new disability & paracycling club.

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Phab Club North West Kent

Phab Club North West Kent

Join the North West Kent Phab Club, where everyone belongs and can thrive! These clubs are the ideal spot to kick back, make new pals, and create memories that last...

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Low Impact Health Classes – Meopham Leisure Centre

Low Impact Health Classes – Meopham Leisure Centre

Meopham Leisure Centre is on a mission to create an awesome lineup of low-impact classes designed for our fabulous folks who are 50 years young and above, or have limited...

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Social classes with Age UK – Clarendon Hotel

Social classes with Age UK – Clarendon Hotel

Are you ready to get your groove on and mix things up with some new friends? Age UK is your go-to guru for fun-filled activities that’ll get you up and...

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Gravesend and Northfleet U3A

Gravesend and Northfleet U3A

Are you ready to join the coolest club for the young at heart? Look no further than U3A! This community is the ultimate hangout spot for retirees, keeping your mind...

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Higham Wellbeing and Nordic Walks

Higham Wellbeing and Nordic Walks

Join a walk leader for a gentle walk around Higham or if you feel more energetic, come try our free Nordic Walking group. Join us for a low cost tea...

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Getting active and staying safe

Getting active and staying safe

Are you thinking about getting active or looking for a new activity to add to your daily or weekly routine? How do you make sure a club or activity provider...

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Swap a journey for active travel

Swap a journey for active travel

Kent Connected’s ambition is to improve your journeys in Kent. They are passionate about saving you time and money all the while helping to improve the environment and your health...

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Explore Kent

Explore Kent

Explore Kent is part of Kent County Council, working with public, private and voluntary sector partners. They promote walking routes around the county such as the England Coastal Path, the...

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Free Fitness Classes (Gravesend)

Free Fitness Classes (Gravesend)

Whether you’re looking to take the first steps into getting fitter or want to challenge yourself each week, these free exercise classes, delivered in partnership with One You Kent and...

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Gentle Exercise Classes (Gravesend)

Gentle Exercise Classes (Gravesend)

Gentle exercise is designed for older people and people who are physically less able. The sessions are run by a qualified trainer, who makes the classes fun, safe and friendly. The...

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Free Evening Exercise Class (Gravesend)

Free Evening Exercise Class (Gravesend)

These exciting NEW evening classes, delivered in partnership with One You Kent and The Grand, give you the chance to try all kinds of different exercises, as every session will...

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Walking netball

Walking netball

Walking Netball is a slower version of the game we all love; it is netball, but at a walking pace. Women the length of the country have started playing Walking...

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Find Your Way (Gravesend)

Find Your Way (Gravesend)

Want to find a different way to explore the nature around you? Then download maprun6 from your app store for free and start to discover your outside space in new...

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Outdoor Gyms (Gravesham)

Outdoor Gyms (Gravesham)

Across Gravesham we have outdoor equipment in a few of our parks that are free to use for everyone. Outdoor gyms are a brilliant way to tone up, get fit...

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Man v Fat Football

Man v Fat Football

Man v Fat Football encourages men who want to lose weight to take part in a sport where they can become healthier both physically and mentally whilst enjoying the beautiful game.

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Shorne Woods Country Park stile free trail

Shorne Woods Country Park stile free trail

This circular stile free walk travels through precious areas of Shorne Woods country park woodland and past important wildlife areas. The Furzy Leas Meadows at the start of the walk...

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Cyclopark

Cyclopark

Cyclopark is a multi-sport open-air centre for all abilities based in Gravesend. As a charity and a not-for-profit organisation, all profits go directly towards improving the facilities for the community...

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Couch to walking 5k

Couch to walking 5k

If you want to get more active in your everyday life, but don’t know where to start, go for a walk! From starting with just 10 steps to working up...

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Explore Kent – stile free trails

Explore Kent – stile free trails

Stile free trails are ideal for people with pushchairs, wheelchair users or for those who prefer flatter surfaces with no stiles or gates.

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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

Wellbeing Walks are run by the Ramblers and supports over 600 short, free walks throughout England, all led by friendly, trained walk leaders.

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Family bike rides in Kent

Family bike rides in Kent

Across the county there are all sorts of brilliant places to go, activities to try and events to enjoy, and getting active as a family is a great way to...

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Get fit for free – parkrun

Get fit for free – parkrun

Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...

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Couch to 5k

Couch to 5k

Couch to 5k is a simple running plan for beginners, designed to help you work your way up from nothing, to being able to run 5km in a matter of...

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Couch to Fitness App

Couch to Fitness App

We know a lot of people want to feel fitter and want to find activities they can do from the comfort of their home – Couch to Fitness is a...

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Discover Sailing

Discover Sailing

Find out how you and your family can get involved with sailing, windsurfing and watersports locally.

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One You Kent

One You Kent

‘Healthy changes start with little changes’ – that’s the message from the Better Health campaign, which is being supported by One You Kent services to help people to lose weight...

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Are you sitting too much?

Are you sitting too much?

Most of us know that being active is good for our health. But more evidence is emerging that even if you exercise regularly, spending a lot of time sitting down...

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