Active Hampton hosts free taster sessions on National Play Day
23 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
The former Hampton Youth Centre is marking National Play Day with a free, drop-in taster day this Friday, 31 July. Active Hampton is opening its doors to residents of all ages and abilities for a range of instructor-led activity sessions — no booking required, and all equipment is provided.
The venue has been building momentum since it opened, and Friday's event is designed to let people try something they might not have considered before in a relaxed, no-commitment setting. Coaching will be on hand for anyone wanting to pick up basic skills, but the emphasis is firmly on having a go at your own pace.
Looking further ahead, September brings a fresh wave of activities to the site. The Multicultural Richmond Social Hub will be based there, alongside walking football, social badminton, and a Sporting Memories group specifically for older people living with dementia — a welcome addition for families and carers in the area.
Active Hampton is shaping up as a genuinely inclusive community hub on the western edge of the borough, and Friday's taster day is an easy first step for anyone curious about what's on offer.
For more information, email [leisure@richmond.gov.uk](mailto:leisure@richmond.gov.uk) or see the council's Active Hampton page.