• Mon6pm
• Wed6:30pm
• Sat9am
• Sun9am

Cranbrook · Running · parkrun free; ask the club about…

Cranbrook-based running club meeting on Monday and Wednesday evenings, open to complete beginners and experienced runners, with a couch to 5k course twice a year. It also hosts the free Saturday parkrun and Sunday junior parkrun in Cranbrook Country Park.

New here? Club runs are open to complete beginners as well as seasoned runners; couch to 5k twice a year. For parkrun, register once with parkrun before your first run; junior parkrun is for children aged 4 to 14.

• Tue6:30pm, 7:30pm
• Thu6:30pm, 7:30pm

Exeter (Exeter Arena) · Running · Fees on the club's Training Fees…

Athletics club training on the track at Exeter Arena for juniors from age 8 and adults, from beginners to experienced athletes. Coaches hold UKA licences and are DBS checked.

New here? Newcomers email the welcome desk; temporary (trial) membership is available. First-timers should arrive by 6:15pm (juniors) or 7pm (seniors) to do paperwork. Some senior groups may be full from 1 May to 19 June.

• 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.

• 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.

• Tue6pm
• Fri6pm

Exeter (Tudor Street) · Climbing · Pay as you go entry (price on site)…

A bouldering-only climbing gym by Exe Bridges with an instructor-led social session, a women's social night and Boulder Basics introductions included with entry.

New here? Boulder Basics, a staff-led introduction to bouldering, is included with entry; rental shoes and chalk provided; Social Climbing is beginner-friendly.

• Tue7:30pm

Exeter (city centre) · Yoga & pilates · £5 or donation

A weekly Tibetan Buddhist meditation class in central Exeter: calm-abiding meditation followed by a talk, with refreshments. Open to everyone, no experience needed.

New here? Open to everyone, no experience needed, no need to book; come as often as you like.

• Mon10am
• Tue10am, 6:30pm

St Thomas · Yoga & pilates · £8–£8.50 a class

Chen-style tai chi classes at the St Thomas Centre on Monday and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings. The school is always open to welcoming beginners.

New here? Always open to welcoming beginners; contact an instructor with any questions.

• 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.