• Sat9am

Exeter (Quay and River Valley Park) · Running · Free

Free weekly timed 5km run at Exeter Quay and River Valley Park, open to walkers, joggers and runners at any pace. Register once with parkrun and bring your barcode.

New here? Open to everyone; register once on parkrun.org.uk before the first run.

• Tue6:30pm

Exeter (starts at Exeter Phoenix) · Running · Free

Weekly group run to a local community task (gardening, litter picking), then back. Short distances of 1-2km in total, so it suits beginners who can run for 15 minutes.

New here? New GoodGymers welcome; labelled ideal for beginners. If you cannot run 15 minutes without stopping, contact GoodGym first.

• Thu6:45pm

Exeter (Quay) · Running · Half-year membership Sep 2026 to Mar…

Thursday evening club night from the Quay with two groups: a 10-12k or structured session, and a chattier paced 8-10k. Suits regular runners; newcomers can come for a free trial.

New here? Come along for a free trial; ask for the founder on arrival and you will be paired with a member.

• Tue6:40pm

Exeter · Running

A social run club for all abilities, running 4km and 5km routes with the odd challenge every Tuesday evening, plus a first-Sunday run with Between Bread.

New here? All abilities welcome. Message the club on Instagram for the meeting point.

• Mon5:45pm

Exeter (Exeter Phoenix) · Yoga & pilates · Free

Free beginner-friendly meditation sessions at Exeter Phoenix, with short talks, videos and guided practice, sitting on chairs with no mat or special clothing needed.

New here? Everyone welcome, no experience needed; the current 10-week course runs on Monday evenings.

Classes most days

Exeter (Quayside) · Yoga & pilates · See…

Hot yoga in inflatable pods on the Vulcan Estate, bookable class by class or on a membership. Suits all levels.

New here? Timetable listed as suitable for all levels; passes available without membership.

• Mon7pm
• Sun6:30pm

Alphington · Yoga & pilates · Term of 7 classes £77 (£11 each)…

Flowing Hatha yoga classes in Alphington, mixing gentle sequences with restorative postures and relaxation; suitable for all levels, with postures adapted to different abilities.

New here? Suitable for all levels, beginners welcome; postures can be adapted.

• Tue11:30am, 7:30pm

St James · Yoga & pilates · Foundations of Meditation £7…

A Buddhist meditation centre near St James running drop-in guided meditation classes with a short talk. You don't need to be Buddhist, and classes suit complete beginners.

New here? All classes suit complete beginners; no need to be Buddhist; classes are self-contained so you can drop in; chairs provided, cushions if you prefer.

Dated sessions every one to three weeks: candlelit sound baths at St James Church Hall (Sun 8 and 29 Nov…

Exeter (St James, Alphington, Broadclyst) · Yoga & pilates · £13.50

Relaxing sound baths held every week or two at halls around Exeter, including candlelit evenings at St James Church Hall and afternoon sessions in Alphington.

New here? Book on Eventbrite from each event page, or pay cash on the door by arrangement.

• Mon10:30am, 5:30pm
• Wed4 sessions from 9:15am
• Thu3 sessions from 7:15am
• Fri6pm, 7:15pm
• Sun6:15pm

Exeter (city centre) · Yoga & pilates · Varies by teacher: drop-in £8–£13.50…

A city-centre yoga centre where independent teachers run classes most days, from gentle and somatic yoga to vinyasa, Jivamukti and Iyengar, plus Pilates and an AcroYoga jam.

New here? Several classes are marked suitable for beginners (Beginners Pilates, Gentle Somatic Yoga, Pilates for All Abilities) and most are all levels; mats and equipment are free to use. Teachers run their own classes, so book or ask the teacher.

• Sun9:30am

Exeter (Cowick Barton and Heavitree) · Yoga & pilates · Free

Free outdoor yoga on Sunday mornings in summer at Cowick Barton Playing Fields and Heavitree Pleasure Ground, part of the national Park Yoga scheme. All levels are welcome.

New here? Free sessions; look for the large Park Yoga flag. The Cowick Barton instructor says all levels are most welcome.

Classes run through the week

Woodbury Business Park (east of Exeter) · Yoga & pilates · Intro offers 5 mat classes £45 or 5…

Reformer and mat Pilates studio at Woodbury Business Park, between Exeter and Exmouth, also running hot Pilates and barre. Mindful Motion is the recommended starting class for people new to the reformer.

New here? Mindful Motion welcomes all levels and is the recommended starting point for anyone new to reformer Pilates; arrive a little early and tell your instructor it is your first visit. Intro offers: 5 mat classes for £45 or 5 reformer classes for £70.

• Mon10am
• Wed10:45am

Exeter (Quay) · Walking & hiking, Yoga & pilates · Free

Free groups for adults run by the Step One charity from the X Centre: an easy-paced walk of about 3 miles along the Exe from the Quay, and an eight-week Yoga4Wellbeing course for any ability or health condition.

New here? Walk-ins welcome on the walk (registering helps). The yoga course is open to all abilities and health conditions; sign up through BeWell (course 222).

Classes run early mornings, lunchtimes and evenings

Exeter (The Depot, Cheeke Street) · Yoga & pilates · New clients: 6 classes for £60 (an…

Studio running 40-minute reformer Pilates classes from early morning to evening, with an intro offer for new clients.

New here? 40-minute reformer workouts for all ages and fitness levels; new clients start with a compulsory orientation workout.

• Wed9:45am, 7pm

Exeter (Heavitree) · Yoga & pilates

Taoist tai chi classes in Heavitree, with an introductory class on Wednesday mornings. Newcomers can join at any time.

New here? Beginners can join at any time; introductory sessions have their own registration form.

Classes run through the week

Exeter (city centre) · Yoga & pilates · Drop-in £23; 5-class pack £95 (use…

Reformer Pilates studio run by Vyve Gym on North Street, with group classes and private sessions. Every class except Elevate is suitable for beginners, and one-off drop-in classes can be booked.

New here? All classes apart from Elevate are suitable for beginners. A drop-in credit lets you enjoy a class as a one-off, and a 5-day trial gives unlimited reformer Pilates and gym classes.

• Mon6pm
• Tue6pm
• Wed4 sessions from 6am
• Thu6pm
• Fri6am

Exeter (Marsh Barton) · Fitness · Drop-in class £12; one-week pass £29…

An official Hyrox training club in Marsh Barton with a sled track and coached group classes in Hyrox conditioning and strength, for anyone from beginners to people training for a race.

New here? One-week free trial with no commitment: sign up, then book as many classes as you like through the PushPress app. A coach introduces themselves, checks you're comfortable and explains the session; you're welcome to drop in just to look around.

Classes run several times a week at Southernhay Hall and Isca Academy

Exeter (city centre and St Loyes) · Fitness · New Customer Trial £29 (2 weeks…

Jazzercise franchise classes mixing dance cardio with strength work, at Southernhay Hall in the city centre and Isca Academy's dance studio. Low-impact and sculpt-only formats suit beginners and all fitness levels.

New here? Jazzercise says its classes are for all levels. A New Customer Trial gives single-class visits and unlimited workouts for 2 weeks with no commitment, described as perfect for those new to Jazzercise.

• Mon6pm
• Wed7pm
• Thu6:15pm

Exeter (Marsh Barton) · Fitness · £15 a class

Aerial silks, hoop and pole studio at Marsh Barton with beginner classes and intro courses; no prior experience needed.

New here? Aerial classes for all abilities, no prior experience needed; Intro to Aerial course.

• Mon6pm, 7:05pm
• Tue6pm
• Wed7:05pm
• Thu7:05pm

Exeter (city centre) · Fitness · £12 per 60-minute class; packs of…

Pole fitness studio at Exeter Phoenix with beginner, intermediate and advanced pole classes, pole flow, floorwork and heels choreography on weekday evenings. Pay as you go, with free taster sessions.

New here? Complete beginners can join a taster session (held every four weeks) or book straight onto a regular beginners' class; all classes pay as you go. 16+ (under-18s need adult consent).

Lessons and hacks are booked with the office (9am–5pm)

Exeter (Balls Farm Road, near Alphington) · Outdoor & adventure

Family-run BHS approved riding school on the edge of Exeter with about 50 horses, offering private, shared and group lessons and hacks for complete beginners through to experienced riders, adults and children.

New here? Lessons for all ages and abilities; new riders are advised to start with a private lesson so the school can place them in the right group. Hacking for complete beginners upwards.