Free and low cost activities 2025
Young Hackney Youth Hubs
All activities are free and inclusive for young people aged 10-19 (up to 25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities [SEND]) at our youth hubs.
Contact each hub for further details of their summer programme, or sign up to our newsletter at https://hackney.gov.uk/newsletters to get the latest updates on our youth hubs.
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Forest Road
Mon-Fri, 21 July-22 Aug, 11-3pm (10-13 year olds); 4-8pm (13-19 year olds)
Free. Age: 10-13; 13-19 (25 with SEND)
29 Forest Road, E8 3BY.
Info: jamie.cutler@hackney.gov.uk, or call 020 8356 2200.
SEND-friendly.
The Edge
Mon-Fri, 21 July-22 Aug, 11-3pm (10-13 year olds); 4-8pm (13-19 year olds)
Free. Age: 10-13; 13-19 (25 with SEND)
Woodberry Down, London N4 1SN.
Info: sarah.fox@hackney.gov.uk , or call 020 8356 1063
SEND-friendly.
Stoke Newington
Mon-Fri, 21 July- 29 Aug, 1-6pm
Free. Age: 10-19 (25 with SEND)
Chaucer Court, London N16 8TS
Info: Kfontilio@hmp.org.uk, or call 0207 923 1633
SEND-friendly.
Concorde
Mon-Fri, 23 July-29 Aug, 1-6pm
Free. Age: 10-19 (25 with SEND)
Kingsmead Way, London E9 5PP.
Info: jbrodie-mends@hmp.org.uk, or call 020 8510 0979
SEND-friendly.
Young Carers Group
Our Young Carers service is available for children and young people in Hackney aged six to 19 years old, or up to 25 with SEND. The service works to create a personalised plan for young carers and their families, and will also have a tailored summer holiday programme of activities for young carers. For more information on the young carers service, click here, or email YH.YoungCarers@hackney.gov.uk to learn more about their summer holiday programme.
If you know a young carer who needs support, call Young Hackney on 020 8356 4800; or email: YH.YoungCarers@hackney.gov.uk
Free and low-cost activities across the borough (up to 19 years old)
Check out what’s on across the borough below, including free activities and meals offered under the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Information provided is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and may be subject to change. Please check with providers directly before booking for activities.
Avant Garde Youth
Summer dance intensive
Mon-Thurs, 28-31 July (performance on 8 Aug), (contact for timings).
Age:13-18
Register in advance by email.
All activity will take place in East London (contact for further details).
Info: info@avantgardedance.com
Badu Sports Summer Camp
Multisports summer camp
Mon-Fri, 28 July – 22 August, 9.30- 4pm
£25 per day; £100 per week. Age: 5-11.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Book in advance online.
Gainsborough Primary School, Berkshire Road, London E9 5ND
Info: https://badusports.classforkids.io/sign-up, call 07852726907
SEND-friendly.
Cycling Club Hackney
Cycling training and trips
Every Saturday, 9-12pm
£5. Age: 8-18
Register in advance here.
Elsdale Community Hall Elsdale Street Hackney E9 6PW
Info: www.cyclingclubhackney.co.uk
SEND-friendly.
Day-Mer Turkish and Kurdish Community Centre
Drop-in drama, art & saz lessons
Every Wed & Thurs, 4.30-6.30pm
Free. Age: 10-19 (25 with SEND)
16 Howard Road, London,N16 8PU
Info: https://daymer.org/
SEND-friendly.
H.O.P.E (Incorporating Gascoyne & Morningside Youth Clubs)
Cooking, music/podcasting, games, sports & more.
Every weekday excl. Wed, 23 July – 29 August, 12.30 – 7.30pm
Free. Age: 5-19 (25 with SEND)
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Morningside Community Centre, Cresset Road, E9 6SJ & Gascoyne Community Centre, Gascoyne Road, E9 7FA
Info: www.hopeatmorningside.org
SEND-friendly.
Hackney Empire
Create and perform a sound-led performance piece, The Studio
Tues-Fri, 19 -22 Aug, 11am – 5pm
Free. Age: 16-25
Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ
Info:https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/, or call 02089852424
SEND-friendly.
Hackney Shed
Create and perform an original play, Finding your Pathway: Adventures around the World
Tues-Fri, 19 Aug – 22 Aug, 11 – 5pm
Free. Age: 14-25
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register online.
Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, London N1 6SH
Info: contact@hackneyshed.org.uk
SEND-friendly.
Hoxton Hall
Creativity and wellbeing, art, music and drama workshops and events.
Activate! An art and dance project for young women, inspired by Hoxton’s famous women.
Tues-Thurs, 5-7 Aug, 11-4pm
Free. Age: 12-16
Book in advance online.
Hoxton Hall. 130, Hoxton Street, N1 6SH
Info: https://www.hoxtonhall.co.uk/youth
Music, costume, video & acting day courses (with Kakilang)
Thurs, Fri & Mon, 14, 15 & 18 Aug, 10-5pm
Donations welcome. Age: 12-18.
Book in advance online.
Hoxton Hall. 130, Hoxton Street, N1 6SH
Info: https://www.hoxtonhall.co.uk/youth
Join a band! (instruments provided & run by Ronnie Scotts)
Tues & Wed, 26 & 27 Aug, 11-4pm
Free. Ages: 14-19 (25 with SEND)
Book in advance online.
Hoxton Hall. 130, Hoxton Street, N1 6SH
Info: https://www.hoxtonhall.co.uk/youth
Peace of Nature Festival: Exploring Hoxton’s hidden heroes
Thurs, 28 Aug, 4-8pm
Free. Age: 11-25.
Book in advance online.
Hoxton Hall. 130, Hoxton Street, N1 6SH
Info: https://www.hoxtonhall.co.uk/youth
SEND-friendly.
Immediate Theatre
Creative drama activities (Ages: 5-11), Breakout
Mon-Fri, 28 July-1 Aug, 10-4.30pm
Free. Age: 5-11
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Email to register in advance.
Nisbet Community Hall Hall Crozier Terrace, London E9 5GX.
Info: charmain@Immediate-theatre.com
SEND-friendly.
Creative drama activities (Ages: 12-19), Exposure
Mon-Sat, 4 Aug- 16 Aug, 10:30- 5pm
Free. Age: 12-19 (25 with SEND)
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Email to register in advance.
Nisbet Community Hall Hall Crozier Terrace, London E9 5GX.
Info: charmain@Immediate-theatre.com
SEND-friendly.
Laburnum Boat Club
Canoeing, kayaking and more.
Every weekday, 21 July- 22 Aug, 10-4pm
£10 per day; registration required. Ages: 9-18
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Laburnum Street E2 8BH
Info: www.laburnumboatclub.com, or call 02077292915
SEND-friendly.
Leaside
Outdoor activities and watersports at its summer holiday activity club
Every weekday, 23 July – 29 August, 9-5pm
Non-members: £40 per day; members £25 per day; concessions available. Age: 8-18 (25 with SEND)
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Leaside, 34 Spring Lane, E5 9HQ.
Info: www.leaside.org.uk or call 02088066887
SEND-friendly.
London Gypsies & Travellers
Mentoring support for Gypsy, Roma & Traveller young people.
Every Tues, Wed, Thurs, 10am-5pm
Free. Age:16-25
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road, London N16 8NA
Info: https://www.londongypsiesandtravellers.org.uk/work/opportunities-for-young-people/
Mentoring and employability programmes for young people, YES (Young Entrepreneurs Solution): Hackney
Mon-Fri, 4 Aug-15 Aug, 11-3pm
Free. Age: 16-19
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
New City College, Hackney, N1 6HQ
Info: https://www.voyageyouth.com/, or call 02076138343
Ministry of Stories
Creative writing workshops, Dreamstate
Mon-Sat, 28 Jul-2 Aug, 11am, 1.30pm, 3pm daily
Free. Age: All
Book in advance here.
The Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT
Info: ministryofstories.org, or call 02077294159
SEND-friendly.
Mouth That Roars
Produce an award-winning animation with an industry professional.
Tues-Thurs, 5-7 Aug, 12-4pm
Free. Age: 11+ (25 with SEND).
Email to register in advance.
29 Waterson Street, E2 8HT
Info:mouththatroars@btconnect.com, call 02077292323
Film production workshop
Tues-Thurs, 29-31 July, 1-4pm
Free. Age: 10-12 year olds
Email to register in advance.
29 Waterson Street, E2 8HT
Info:mouththatroars@btconnect.com, call 02077292323
Make a drama film with an award-winning filmmaker
Tues-Thurs, 12-14 Aug, 12-4pm
Free. Age: 13+ (25 with SEND)
Email to register in advance.
29 Waterson Street, E2 8HT
Info:mouththatroars@btconnect.com, call 02077292323
Drop in filmmaking sessions
Every Saturday, 1-5pm
Free. Age: 13+ (25 with SEND)
Email to register in advance.
29 Waterson Street, E2 8HT
Info:mouththatroars@btconnect.com, call 02077292323
SEND-friendly.
Outrunners Youth
Weekly running club for young people.
Various dates over summer (get in contact for more details)
Free. Age:8-18
Contact to book in advance.
Hackney Bridge, Units 1-28, Echo Building, London.
Info: www.theoutrunners.co.uk
SEND-friendly.
Pembury Youth Programme
Activities include football, dance, park games, cycling, and cooking sessions.
Mon-Thurs, 10.30-3.30pm
Free. Ages: 10-19 year olds (25 with SEND)
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance.
Pembury Community Centre, 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, E81FA
Info: https://www.peabody.org.uk/, or call 07736848110
Shepherd Fold Ministry (Chatsworth Youth Club)
Drop-in summer HAF activities
Every Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 2pm – 6pm
Free. Age: 7-14
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
99 Clapton Park Methodist church, Chatsworth rd. E5 0HL
Info: www.npayof.co.uk
SkyWay Charity
Youth club for 8-25 year olds.
Younger’s open session
Mon, 28 July, 12-2pm (Times are TBC; check website ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 9 -15
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
Trip to the Postal Museum
Thurs, 31 July, 12-3pm (Times are TBC; check website ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 6-8
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
Boat ride trip
Mon, 4 Aug, 10 -1pm (Times are TBC; check website ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 6-8
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
Girls’ project pamper session with Hackney Quest
Tues, 5 Aug, 3-5pm (Times are TBC; check website ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 9-15
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
Teenage kicks football event
Fri, 15 Aug, 10-5pm
Free. Age: 9+
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
Community BBQ at Blue Hut
Thurs, 21 August, 10-5pm (Times are TBC; check website ahead of booking)
Free. Age: All ages.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Register in advance here.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: https://skyway.london/
SEND-friendly.
The Crib
Fun activities including arts, crafts, trips and more.
Tues-Fri, 29 July-29 Aug, 12 – 6pm
Free; some paid trips. Ages: 8 – 19
Drop-in sessions.
1-16 Benyon Court, Balmes Road, De Beauvoir Estate, N1 5TW.
Info: www.thecrib.org.uk, or call 02072544732
SEND-friendly.
The FunnClubb
Kids summer camp
Mon-Fri, 21 July – 29 Aug 2025, 9-3.30pm
£30/day. Ages: 4-11
Book via the website.
Bridge Academy E2 8BA, Clapton Girls Academy E5 0RB, Jubilee Primary N16 6NR
Info: https://thefunnclubb.classforkids.io/camps
The Pedro Club
Boxing, football, rounders, karaoke & more.
Every weekday, 28 July – 8 Aug, 9-4pm
Free. Age: 8 – 16
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Email to register in advance.
175 Rushmore Road, E5 0HD
Info: info@pedroclub.com, or call 02089853800
SEND-friendly.
Tropical Isles
Summer carnival activities including art, dancing, cooking, sports & more.
Every weekday, 23 July-4 Aug, 11- 3pm
Free. Ages: 6-14
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
The Rose Lipman Building Studio 11, 43 De Beauvoir Road Hackney London N1 5SQ
Email to register in advance.
Info: info@tropicalislsecarnival.org
SEND-friendly.
Urban MBA
Youth tech academy – play video games, learn about AI, 3D printing and more.
Starting on Wednesday 30 July, and then every Tuesday, 30 July-5 Aug, 11- 4pm
£30 per session; £150 for 6 weeks. Ages: 8-16
Urban MBA, 3 Wenlock Street, N1 7NT
Register in advance here
Voyage
Mentoring and employability programmes for young people, YES (Young Entrepreneurs Solution): Hackney
Mon-Fri, 4 Aug-15 Aug, 11-3pm
Free. Age: 16-19
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
New City College, Hackney, N1 6HQ
Info: https://www.voyageyouth.com/, or call 02076138343
Young Urban Arts Foundation (YUAF)
Creative and music workshops from a double-decker studio bus, Don’t stop your future youth club tour
Tues, 12 Aug, 12-7pm
Free. Ages: 13-25
Book in advance online.
Morningside Youth Centre, E9, 6LL, Hackney.
Info: www.yuaf.org
On-site: wheelchair accessible.
