Walking football, pickleball and badminton courses open for booking
25 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Active Hampton has opened bookings for a new programme of six-week sports courses, with sessions beginning on Tuesday, 8 September. The programme covers walking football, badminton and pickleball — all led by experienced coaches in what the centre describes as a welcoming environment aimed at helping participants stay active, build confidence and try something new.
The courses are designed for those looking for regular, structured daytime activity rather than ad hoc gym visits. From September, daytime casual block bookings will also become available for groups wanting to secure a regular court or activity slot — useful for social groups, friends or colleagues who want a consistent weekly arrangement.
Pickleball in particular has grown quickly in popularity across the borough over the past couple of years, so places on that course may go quickly. Badminton and walking football are perennial favourites among residents in the Hampton and Twickenham areas.
Bookings can be made through the Better website. Active Hampton is also inviting residents to share ideas on how the centre can continue to develop as a community-driven space.
Full details are available on the Richmond Council website.