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Access Islington Central Hub temporarily closed

The Access Islington Hub at 222 Upper Street is currently closed while we carry out essential maintenance. We expect the hub to reopen as normal tomorrow (Tuesday 15 September).

You can still: 

  • access services online or call us on 020 7527 2000
  • call us about urgent housing issues on 020 7527 6371
  • speak to someone in person at the North Hub, 6-9 Manor Gardens (open until 5pm)

We are very sorry for any inconvenience.

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Find activities in Islington

Keep active in your community with activities like discounted gyms, adult education classes, social events, lunch clubs and help to get online.

Learn to use the Internet

Stay in touch with friends and family, email, web browsing, learn how to avoid online fraud, and understand how the internet can make your life more fun.

Find internet classes near you

Lunch clubs

With lunch clubs for older residents all across Islington, you're never far from people to socialise with.

To find a lunch clubs near you visit the Islington Directory website

Visit the Islington Directory website

Adult learning courses

Improve your CV, or just learn for fun with adult education classes in Islington.  

Courses are available to you if you're: 

  • a resident or parent with children in Islington schools
  • aged 19 or over,
  • unemployed or low-waged and receiving benefits

Go to the adult learning website.

Age UK activities

If you're aged over 55, you can find fun activities all around Islington.

Get involved with great social activities like:

  • chair-based yoga
  • keep fit
  • line dancing
  • short mat bowls
  • tai chi
  • walks

Find out more on the Age UK Islington website

Go to the Age UK website

Leisure centres and gyms

If you're aged 60 or over, you can apply for discount membership to Islington’s leisure centres.

Activities include: 

  • free swimming
  • badminton
  • exercise classes
  • short mat bowls
  • short tennis
  • table tennis

To find a gym or leisure centre near you, visit Better gyms Islington website 

Go to the Better Gyms website

Physical Activity

Physical Activity in Islington

There is a huge range of physical activity on offer in Islington, including for older people and for people with a disability. Find out what is on offer near to you.

Physical Activity in Islington

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