Sports, dance and activity clubs around Exeter that welcome newcomers, with their regular sessions. Outdoor clubs further afield are included when they need the landscape.
Sports, dance and activity clubs around Exeter that welcome newcomers, with their regular sessions. Outdoor clubs further afield are included when they need the landscape.
Cranbrook · Running · Free
Free Saturday 5km parkrun and Sunday 2km junior parkrun in Cranbrook Country Park, on a flat route of gravel paths and grass. Hosted by Cranbrook Running Club.
New here? Open to all abilities; register once with parkrun before your first run. Junior parkrun is for children aged 4 to 14.
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.
Exeter (Riverside Leisure Centre) · Martial arts · Free first session for children
Judo club with children's classes and an adult group in Exeter, plus children's judo in Broadclyst.
New here? Spaces available in Exeter; children can try a free session. Adults contact the club.
Exeter (St Thomas, Heavitree, Beacon Heath) · Martial arts
Taekwon-Do and kickboxing school (PUMA member) with evening classes in St Thomas and Heavitree and Saturday classes at Beacon Heath, for children from 4 and adults.
New here? Classes for all ages and abilities; private, small-group and online classes also offered. Contact the club to start.
Exeter (Wonford) · Team sports
The UK's oldest wheelchair basketball club, founded in 1980, with a league team, a development team and juniors. Its Saturday open session is for all ages and abilities, and you don't need a disability to play.
New here? Open session every Saturday where 'all ages and abilities are welcome'; no disability required to play.
Exeter · Team sports
Slower, non-contact rugby run by Exeter Saracens RFC. Aimed at over-55s but open to any adult, including people coming back from injury or illness; no rugby experience needed.
New here? Aimed at over-55s but open to anyone over 18 of any gender; previous rugby experience isn't required.
Exeter (Wonford and Riverside) · Racket sports · £4 per session, or free for Exeter…
Social, beginner-friendly and skills sessions of pickleball, a paddle game played on a badminton-sized court, at Exeter's council sports centres. Balls and paddles are provided.
New here? Sunday afternoon social is 'ideal for beginners' and the Wednesday 10.30am social welcomes beginners; a taster session runs on Monday mornings (contact the club first). The centres lend balls and paddles free.
Exeter (city centre) · Yoga & pilates · Ask the studio for class prices; Yoga…
City-centre yoga studio above Queen Street with classes most days, from very gentle and holistic hatha to kundalini, yin and led Ashtanga, plus pregnancy yoga and summer classes in the park.
New here? 'No experience is necessary.' Booking required on your first visit, with a short health questionnaire.
Exeter (St Thomas, Newtown, Heavitree, Pinhoe) · Fitness · Free (page mentions no cost)
Free, volunteer-led circuit-style fitness sessions in Exeter parks, open to anyone who registers and books a slot in the weekly newsletter.
New here? Open to anyone who completes the registration form; not for people who are injured or have serious health conditions.