Free and low cost activities 2026
Young Hackney Youth Hubs
All activities are free and inclusive for young people aged 8-19 (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, 27 July-28 Aug, 11-3pm (8-12 year olds); 4-8pm (13-19 year olds)
Free. Age: 8-19 (25 with SEND)
29 Forest Road, E8 3BY.
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Info: jamie.cutler@hackney.gov.uk, or call 020 8356 2200.
SEND-friendly.
The Edge
Mon-Fri, 27 July-28 Aug, 11-3pm (8-12 year olds); 4-8pm (13-19 year olds)
Free. Age: 8-19 (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, 27 July-28 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, 27 July-28 Aug, 1-5pm & 6-9pm
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.
The events are organised below by location in the borough, see more below:
Hackney Rugby Community Team
Hackney Rugby Summer Camp
Mon-Fri, 27–31 July, 10–4pm
Limited free places available on application. Ages: 8-15
Email to register in advance.
Green Lanes, Clissold Park, E8 3EU
Info: community@hackneyrfc.co.uk , or call 07399511193
T1 Rugby Fun – Girls only sessions
Thurs, 6 & 13 Aug, 11-12.30pm
Free. Ages: 9-12
Email to register in advance
Green Lanes, Clissold Park, E8 3EU
Info: community@hackneyrfc.co.uk, or call 07399511193
Leaside
Enjoy weekly themed outdoor activities and watersports at its summer holiday activity club
Mon-Fri, 20 July-28 Aug, 10am–3.30pm
Free if you’re eligible for free school meals / £5 concession, £20 standard, £40 pay as you go. Ages: 8–18 (25 with SEND)
Register in advance here or here if you receive free school meals.
Leaside, Spring Lane, Hackney E5 9HQ
Info: info@leaside.org.uk , or call 02088066887
SEND friendly
London Gypsies & Travellers
Mentoring, employability and training support at the Bright Futures Programme.
Various dates (contact provider for more information)
Free. 16–25 years old (who aren’t in education, employment or training.
Register in advance here
Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, N16 8NA
Info: youth@londongandt.org.uk or call 02085332002
Redmond Community Centre
Karate classes
Every Thurs, 30 July–27 Aug, 3-4pm
First class is free, then £9 per class. Age:. 7–14 years old
Email to book in advance or drop-in on the day
Redmond Centre, Spring Park, N4 2HF
Info: info@mhdt.org.uk,, or call 02088027580
Enjoy a summer fun day at Redmond Community Centre
Sat, 11 July, 1–5pm
Free to attend. Age: Under 13s
No need to book in advance
Redmond Centre, Spring Park, N4 2HF
Info: info@mhdt.org.uk,, or call 02088027580
Watch the tennis tournament at Wimbledon, plus other film screenings
Sat & Sun, 11- 12 July, 1pm–late
Free to attend. Age: 13+
No need to book in advance
Redmond Centre, Spring Park, N4 2HF
Info: info@mhdt.org.uk, or call 02088027580
Salaam Peace
Drop-in football sessions
Thurs, 20 July – 28 August, 5.30–7pm
Free. Age: 8-15
No need to book in advance
Stamford Hill Estate, Woodberry Down Estate N16 6RU, & Nisbet House Estate, Springfield Park, E9 5SA
Info: contact@salaampeace.org , or call 07949983500
Drop in multi-sports – Tuesdays sessions
Tuesdays, 20 July – 28 August, 5.30–6pm
Free. Age: 8-15
No need to book in advance
Stamford Hill Estate, Woodberry Down Estate N16 6RU & Nisbet House Estate, Springfield Park, E9 5SA
Info: contact@salaampeace.org , or call 07949983500
Drop in multi-sports – Thursday sessions
Thursday, 20 July – 28 August, 5.30–7pm
Free. Age: 8-15
No need to book in advance
Stamford Hill Estate, Woodberry Down Estate N16 6RU, & Nisbet House Estate, Springfield Park, E9 5SA
Info: contact@salaampeace.org , or call 07949983500
Voyage Youth
Creative arts, business challenges, sports activities, day trips and more
Mon-Fri, 27 Jul-7 Aug, 11-4pm
Free. Age: 14-17
Register here in advance
New City College Hackney, N1 6HQ
Info: admin@voyageyouth.com , or call 07932539050
H.O.P.E (Gascoyne & Morningside Youth Clubs)
Drop-in youth club activities, football, group games, roller skating, dodgeball, arts & craft and more!
Mon-Fri, 20 Jul – 28 Aug, 12.30-7.00pm
Free. 5-19 years old (25 with SEND)
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Morningside Community Centre, Cresset Road, Hackney E9 6SJ
Info: info@hopeatmorningside.org, or call 07958771953
Hackney Quest
Day trips, youth club activities and more!
Mon-Fri, 27 July- 21 Aug, 10am–4pm
£3 per trip/activity (siblings £2 extra) Age: 8–16
Email to register in advance.
1 Poole Road, E9 7AE.
Info: janita@hackneyquest.org.uk or call 02085335480
Immediate Theatre
Calling all young performers – be part of this theatre-making project! (Breakout)
Mon-Fri, 20–24 July, 10.30am–4.30pm
Free. Age: 5–12
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Email to book in advance.
Info: charmain@immediate-theatre.com , or call 07525892953
Create and perform your own play as part of this two week programme (Exposure)
Mon-Fri, 3- 7 & 10- 15 Aug, 10.30am–5.30pm
Free. Age: 15–19 years old (26 with SEND)
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Email to book in advance.
Info: charmain@immediate-theatre.com , or call 07525892953
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Connect with industry experts and gain career insights at East Summer School.
Mon- Fri, 27 July- 7 August, 10-4pm
Free. Age: 12–14 & 15–17
Register in advance here.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ST
Info: francesca@eastside.org.uk , or call 07853362199
Peabody – Pembury Community Centre
Get involved in activities like basketball, music production, hair braiding, roller skating & more at Pembury Community Centre
Mon-Thurs, 10.30–3.30pm (contact provider for exact dates)
Free. Age: 10–19 (25 with SEND)
No need to book in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Pembury Community Centre, 1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, E8 1FA
Info: pembury.community@peabody.org.uk , or call 07736848110
SEND-friendly.
The Outrunners
Free & fun movement activities – plus food, activities and games!
Mon-Fri, 20 Jul – 20 Aug, 11–6pm
Free. Age: 13-18
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
Email to register in advance
Unit D.1.04 Echo Building, Hackney Bridge, London, E15 2SJ
Info: sangeeta@theoutrunners.co.uk , or call 07562517308
Hackney Rugby Community Team
T1 Rugby Fun – Girls only sessions
Wed, 5 & 12 Aug,11-12.30pm
Free. Ages: 9-12
Email to register in advance
West Side London Fields
Info: community@hackneyrfc.co.uk, or call 07399511193
T1 Rugby Fun – Open sessions
Wed 5 & 12 Aug, 1-2.30pm
Free. Age: 9-12
Email to register in advance
West Side London Fields
Info: community@hackneyrfc.co.uk, or call 07399511193
Tropical Isles
Summer carnival activities including art, dancing, cooking, sports & more.
Mon–Thurs, 20 July – 10 Aug, 11–3pm
Free. Age: 5–18 (25 with SEND)
Free food available as part of the HAF programme.
Email to book in advance
Rose Lipman Building, Studio 8-11, 43 De Beauvoir Road, London, N1 5SF
Info: info@tropicalislescarnival.org, or call 07985154932
SEND friendly
Hackney Shed
Create an original cabaret performance at this SEND-focused programme.
Tues-Fri, 28–31 July, 11–5pm
Free (lunch provided). Age: 15–25
Register in advance here
Different venues across Hackney
Info: julia@hackneyshed.org.uk, or call 07543158366
Website
SEND-friendly
Hoxton Hall
Music, art and dance activities for young people to connect and create!
Dance classes
Tues-Thurs, 4-6 Aug, 11–3pm
Free. Ages: 11-16
Email to register in advance
Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, Hoxton, N1 6SH
Info: Poppy@hoxtonhall.co.uk , or call 02086292724
Art and Nature
Wed-Fri, 12-14 Aug, 11–3pm
Free. Age: 11–16
Email to register in advance
Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, Hoxton, N1 6SH
Info: Poppy@hoxtonhall.co.uk , or call 02086292724
Music production
Thurs & Fri, 13 &14 Aug, 11–4pm
Free. Age: 14-19
Email to register in advance
Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, Hoxton, N1 6SH
Info: Poppy@hoxtonhall.co.uk , or call 02086292724
Learn illustration, game design, storytelling & music!
Tues-Thurs, 18-20 Aug, 10am–1pm & 2pm–5pm
£5. 10–14 years old
Email to register in advance
Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, Hoxton, N1 6SH
Info: Poppy@hoxtonhall.co.uk , or call 02086292724
Learn how to light shows and gigs
Starting the week of 24 Aug (date TBC), 11am–4pm
Free. 14–19 years old
Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, Hoxton, N1 6SH
Info: Poppy@hoxtonhall.co.uk , or call 02086292724
Mouth That Roars
Learn how to create films and animations with Mouth That Roars
Film challenge
Tues-Thurs, 28-30 July, 1-4pm
Free. 10-12 years
Email to register in advance.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
29 Waterson Street, E2 8HT
Info: mouththatroars.com, or call 02077292323
Animation challenge
Tues & Wed, 4-5 August, 12-4pm
Free. 11+
Email to register in advance.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
29 Waterson Street, E2 8HT
Info: mouththatroars.com, or call 02077292323
Movie nights
Tues-Thurs, 18-20 August, 5-8pm
Free. 12+
Email to register in advance.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
29 Waterson Street, E2 8HT
Info: mouththatroars.com, or call 02077292323
Film drop-in
Sat, 25 July, 1, 8 & 15 August, 1-5pm
Free. 12+
Drop in or email in advance.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
29 Waterson Street, E2 8HT
Info: mouththatroars.com, or call 02077292323
Cultural trips
Email to confirm trip dates. 12-5pm
Free. 13+
Email to register in advance.
Free food as part of the HAF programme.
29 Waterson Street, E2 8HT
Info: mouththatroars.com, or call 02077292323
Laburnum Boat Club
Kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle activities
Mon–Fri, 20 July – 28 Aug, 10am–4pm
Free if you’re eligible for free school meals / £10 per day. Age: 9–18 (25 with SEND)
No need to book in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme.
Laburnum Boat Club, Laburnum Street, E2 8BH
Info: dom.hinshelwood@laburnumboatclub.com, or call 02077292915
SkyWay Charity
Youth club for 8-25 year olds.
Sports day with Hackney Quest
Tues, 18 Aug, 11.30–4pm
Free. Age: 9-15
Email to book in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
Learn how to lift weights and more at this gym session
Tues, 25 August, (Times are TBC; contact provider ahead of booking)
Free. Age: Check with provider
Email to book in advance.
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info: info@skyway.london or call 02077296970
Pinata workshop – girls only session
Fri, 3 Aug, 12–3pm
Free. Age: 9-15
Email to register in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info:info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
CV workshop
Thurs, 6 Aug, (Times are TBC; contact provider ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 16+ (up to 25 with SEND)
Email to register in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Shoreditch Library, 80 Hoxton St, London N1 6LP
Info: info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
Sports day with Hackney Quest
Sat, 18 Aug, 11.30–4pm
Free. Age: 9–15
Email to register in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info:info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
Free football tournament and BBQ (Teenage Kicks)
Fri, 21 Aug, 11.30-4.30pm
Free. Age: 9–14
Email to register in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info:info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
Theatre trip to see Hamilton
Tues, 4 Aug, (Times are TBC; contact provider ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 9-15
Email to register in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info:info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
Thorpe Park
Mon, 24 Aug, (Times are TBC; contact provider ahead of booking)
Free.
Email to register in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday and Activities programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info:info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
Trip to Shoreditch Park
Wed, 26 Aug, (Times are TBC; contact provider ahead of booking)
Free. Ages: 9-15 years old
Email to register in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info:info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
Day trips
Thurs, 6 Aug, (Times are TBC; contact provider ahead of booking)
Free. Age: 6–8
Email to register in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info:info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
Arts and crafts activities
Tues, 25 Aug, 1pm–3pm
Free. Ages: 6–8
Email to register in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info:info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
Trip to the park
Wed, 19 Aug, (Times are TBC; contact provider ahead of booking)
Free. Ages: 6–8 years old
Email to register in advance
Free food as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme.
Blue Hut Youth Club, 49 Provost Street, N1 7NZ
Info:info@skyway.london , or call 02077296970
The Crib
Fun activities including arts, crafts, trips and more.
Tues–Fri, 28 Jul – 28 Aug, 1–6pm
Free, or up to £10 depending on activities. Age: 5–19
Register in advance here, or drop-in
1-16 Benyon Court Balmes Road, De Beauvoir Estate, N1 5TJ
Info: admin@thecrib.biz , or call 02072544732
Cardboard Citizen
Cardboard Citizen will be running free monthly creative workshops for young people aged 18-30, who are care leavers, young carers, experience of homelessness, living in temporary or unstable housing, not currently in employment, education or training, or in receipt of Universal Credit.
Acting through Music with Wolfie
Learn all about stage presence and how to perform a song at this workshop
Wed, 22 Jul, 5-8pm
Free. Age: 18-30
Register in advance here.
Info: mail@cardboardcitizens.org.uk, or call 020 7377 8948
Citz HQ, 128 Hoxton Street, N1 6HS
Intro to film making with Black Apron Entertainment
Hands-on session covering the fundamentals of filmmaking with Black Apron Entertainment.
Wed, 5 Aug, 5-8pm
Free. Age: 18-30
Register in advance here.
Info: mail@cardboardcitizens.org.uk, or call 020 7377 8948
Citz HQ, 128 Hoxton Street, N1 6HS
The Mentoring Lab Community C.I.C
Orienteering races, podcasting, trips to iconic landmarks, sports plus more!
Mon-Fri, 20 Jul- 14 Aug, 1–5.00pm
Free (if eligible for free school meals). Age: 5–16 years old (18 with SEND)
Register in advance here
Various locations depending on activity (contact provider for more information)
Info: office@thementoringlab.co.uk , or call 02081588500
SEND-friendly