Sports and recreation

SwimmerWe are committed to the provision and development of sport and recreation in Lambeth.

There are four leisure centres, a community sports centre and a Lido in the borough, plus facilities for a wide range of sports in our parks and green spaces.

You can get involved with a number of sports clubs and programmes, and other training and events. you can also read our latest sport and recreation newsletters.

Clapham Leisure Centre now open

Our brand new state-of-the-art leisure centre in Clapham opened on Monday 2 January 2012.  For further details please visit the Clapham Leisure Centre webpages.

Us Girls Lambeth

Active womenThe Us Girls programme is funded by Sport England and is aimed at getting young women aged 16 to 25 years more active and involved in sport and physical activity.

Lambeth - London Youth Games

Youth Games logo 2011The Balfour Beatty London Youth Games gives young people in Lambeth the chance to try out for a place in a team and represent their borough.

Over 30 sports are represented, ranging from archery to weightlifting.

New Cricket trial and training dates available for 2011 to 2012 season.



Lambeth Primary School football league

Professional footballer Jason Roberts sponsors specific primary school football leagues across England. The purpose is to encourage players male and female to learn the game in a positive enivronment and get fit in a fun atmosphere. Lambeth has run this league in partnership with Hillmead Primary School for the past 4 years, with over 20 teams taking part over each 10 week period.

To get involve with this programme and for full league fixtures please visit the London FA website.


Sports Framework launch

The Children and Young Peoples' PE, Sport and Physical Activity Partnership recently launched Lambeth's first PE, Sport and Physical Activity Framework for Children and Young People which will provide a strategic approach to the delivery of the new national ambition of five hours of sport for children and young people per week.

Gifted and talented scheme

The aim of Lambeth's gifted and talented scheme is to support aspiring young sports people to perform at a high standard.

Healthy Lifestyles

The Healthy Lifestyles and Active Walks programmes help you raise your physical activity level, with the overall aim of improving your health.

Leisure Card

The Lambeth REAL Plus card gives you generous discounts at Lambeth leisure centres whether you are using the facilities at peak or off peak times.

London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming to London and here in Lambeth we are getting prepared.

Sport, leisure and recreation facilities

There are four leisure centres, a community sports centre and a Lido in Lambeth, plus sports facilities in our parks.

Sports clubs, events and training

Find out about sports clubs and programmes you can take part in, our sports camps, the London Youth Games, courses on coaching and capacity building, and advice on sports grants and funding.

Who to contact