Free sport for all ages in Richmond this weekend — 18 and 19 July
4 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
A free weekend of sport and family activities is coming to two Richmond leisure centres this Saturday and Sunday, 18 and 19 July 2026, as part of Team England's National Sports Weekend.
GLL is running the event in partnership with Team England at Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre and Pools on the Park. Activities are inspired by the Commonwealth Games and include padel, pickleball, basketball, swimming and athletics. Everything is designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities, whether you are a regular at the gym or stepping inside a leisure centre for the first time.
Both members and non-members are welcome, but places in sessions need to be booked in advance. The council advises getting in early to secure your preferred activities over the two days.
For Barnes residents, Pools on the Park in Richmond is the closer of the two venues — a straightforward trip on the 33 or 337 bus. This is a good opportunity for families to try a new sport without any financial commitment, particularly for children who have just broken up from school.
Full details and booking information are on the Richmond Council events page.