Activities
The Bexley Disability Sport Network aims to support deaf and disabled residents to access high-quality fun, adapted, tailored and inclusive sports and physical activities.
Please note, the information below is subject to change. Booking for all sessions is essential. Contact details for each session can be found under each activity.
If you run a deaf or disabled sport/physical activity in Bexley or would like to become more inclusive please contact:
- Sport and Leisure Team by email on leisure@bexley.gov.uk
Find an activity
Athletics
Activity
S-Factor Academy’s Inclusive team works with disadvantaged and disabled (physical/learning or sensory) young people to help them achieve their full potential in sports; improve well-being and overall quality of life.
Location
Map to Ladywell Arena, Lewisham, SE6 4QX
Contact details
- admin@sfactoracademy.co.uk
- 07840 528587
Racket Sports
Boccia
Activity
Bexley Dodgers Boccia Club runs competitive and recreational sessions for people with physical and learning disabilities, and for people with hearing or sight loss.
Location
Map to Sidcup Leisure Centre, Hurst Road, Sidcup DA15 9AE
Contact
- Email janet45swann@gmail.com
- Telephone 01322 330268
- Or visit the Bexley Disability Sports Network website
Bowls
Activity
Bexley Visually Impaired Bowls Club runs indoor and outdoor sessions for blind or partially sighted people.
Location
Danson Park Bowls Club
Danson Park,
Danson Road,
Bexleyheath DA6 8HL
Map to Danson Park Bowls Club
White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre
Garrods Close
off Hilda May Avenue
Swanley BR8 7BF
Map to White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre
Contact
Jeanne Bloomfield
Telephone 020 8304 8409
Combat Sports and Martial Arts
Activity
Olympia Boxing is running two non-contact boxing fitness sessions for people living with Parkinson’s, Dementia and Alzheimer's. Virtual sessions can be enjoyed from a seated or standing position, so all abilities welcome. Just come along and have fun:
- For people living with Dementia and Alzheimer's and their carers - every Wednesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm, currently on Zoom for free
- For people living with Parkinson’s Disease and their carers - every Thursday 4pm to 5pm, currently on Zoom for free
Contact
Please email info@olympiaboxing.co.uk and ask for the zoom link.
Activity
Access Sport and United Judo are launching new inclusive judo sessions in Bexley for D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent children and young people aged 8 to 15 and their families.
The sessions focus on fun judo-orientated games and activities where each young person learns judo movements with contact and non-contact both possible. Sessions are adapted to each young person’s needs.
Location
United Judo, Bourne Road, DA5 1LW (on the site of Dartfordians Rugby Club).
Contact
Cricket
Activity
The Super 1s programme gives young people aged 12 to 25 with disabilities the chance to regularly play cricket. It is run by Lord's Taverners through Kent County Cricket Club.
Location
Beths Grammar School
Hartford Road
Bexley, DA5 1NE
Map to Beths Grammar School
Contact
Email: Brian.Gasking@kentcricket.co.uk
Telephone: Brian Gasking 07931 318142
Lord's Taverners - Super 1s
Cycling
Activity
Bexley Bike Hub (Wingz) run facilitated bike sessions for disabled children and young people and their siblings aged 6+. Use of the Hub’s equipment is included such as BMX's and helmets. If you have your own equipment such as a wheelchair or trike, we encourage you to join us, have some fun and develop your skills.
Location
Subject to change
Contact
Email bmx@accesssport.co.uk
Activity
Limited Edition Cycling
Unique is an all ability cycling project, for all riders, families and carers regardless of ability or need. Offering a variety of adapted bikes and equipment on site, including handcycles, tandems, trikes and wheelchair cycles, making sessions accessible for all. Coaches and volunteers provide cycling support and fun activities.
Location
Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre
Eltham Road
London
SE9 5LW
Map to Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre
Contact
Dance
Activity
Dynamix Dance - Street Dance group.
Location
Map to The Nest, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead
Contact
Telephone 07958 397083
Activity
Aim High Dance Academy runs Pan-disability inclusive dance sessions for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children. All abilities welcome. First session free then £4 thereafter.
Location
Map to Waterways Children's Centre, Southwood Road, SE28 8EZ
Contact
- Email Info@AimHighAcademy.co.uk
- Telephone 07904 313 603
Activity
Baby Ballet Shine run a dance class specifically for Early years foundation stage and Key Stage 1 children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Location
Map to The Dance Studio, Europa Gymnastics Centre, Vimy Way, Crayford DA1 4ND
Contact
Jessie:
- Email dartfordbexleybromley@babyballet.co.uk
- Telephone 020 8304 5161
For further information, please visit the babyballet website.
Activity
Dance Ability (Deptford) run play and creative dance sessions for children with physical and/or learning disabilities and their siblings ages 5 to 12
Location
Map to Laban Building, Deptford, Creekside, SE8 3DZ
Contact
- Email youthprogramme@trinitylaban.ac.uk
- Telephone 020 8305 9398
For further information, please visit the Trinity Laban website.
Activity
Magpie Dance offers a variety of classes to suit different levels of experience for people age 3+ with learning disabilities.
Location
Map to The Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley BR1 1HA
Contact
- Email info@magpiedance.org.uk
- Telephone 020 8290 6633
For further information, please visit the Magpie Dance website.
Football
Activity
Teviot Rangers in partnership with Access Sport, CP Sport and the London FA deliver a monthly Frame Football session for disabled children and young people.
Frame Football is an adapted form of football designed for people who have restricted mobility and would normally use a walker or crutches.
Location
Map to Slade Hall, Pendrell Street, SE18 2PQ
Contact
The first session is free
Gymnastics
Activity
Falcon Spartak Gymnastics Club.
Location
Hurstmere School Sports Hall
Hurst Road,
Sidcup DA15 9AW
Map to Hurstmere School
Contact
Kay (senior coach)
Email Falconspartak@outlook.com
Telephone 07967 346060
Zumba, Keep Fit and Yoga
Activity
Zumba is a Latin inspired, fun, easy to follow, calorie burning, dance fitness programme.
Location
St. Stephen’s Church Hall:
- Deepdene Road (off Bellegrove Road, past MacDonald’s),
Welling
DA16 3QG
Map to St. Stephen's Church Hall
Contact
- Emma - 07979 330145
- or visit the website to find out more
Activity
Seated gentle exercise classes for carers and cared for with memory loss/dementia run by Carers Support Bexley. Designed to improve strength and balance, all from the comfort of a chair. Free of charge.
Location
- Wolsley House,
Wolsley Close,
Crayford
DA1 4BE
Map to Wolsley House
Contact
Numbers are limited. To reserve a place or for more information contact Lesley Skinner on 07804 486 066 or email l.skinner@ccsel.org.
Activity
Sit to Keep Fit - come along to the Belvedere Befriending cafe run by Age UK Bexley and enjoy 30 minutes of gentle exercise. Designed to improve your strength and balance, all from the comfort of a chair. Sessions are run by Lesley from Crossroads Care South East London who has been supporting unpaid carers and older people since 1990.
Location
Belvedere Community centre:
- Mitchell Close,
Belvedere
DA17 6AA
Map to Belvedere Community Centre
Contact
Numbers are limited. To reserve a place or for more information, contact Lesley Skinner on:
- 07804 486 066
- or email l.skinner@ccsel.org
Activity
Parkinson’s Steps to Health - offers exercise on a 1-to-1 basis as well as a group session.
Please visit your GP to ask to be referred or contact Wendy for further information.
If you are in receipt of disability benefit you are entitled to a Free Saver Card giving the user discounts to the Parkwood Leisure Centres in the borough (Crook Log, Sidcup and Erith Leisure Centre*). Carers accompanying a user with a disability are entitled to free entrance into the facilities. Additional costs will be charged to the carer if they wish to take part in an activity. Please contact the leisure centre and fill in an application form, call 020 8304 9090 or visit website Crook Log Leisure Centre
Location
Various
Contact
Wendy Leach:
- Email brian.leach7@ntlworld.com
- Telephone 020 8306 5973
- or visit Parkinson's UK - Steps to Health
*Erith Leisure Centre has accessible gym equipment for people with disabilities. These include a handcycle, a low recumbent bike, a rowing machine with chair and backrest, and an accessible stretching and free weights area.
Activity
Calm Collective runs inclusive yoga for deaf and disabled children aged 6 to 11 and their families, £3 per session.
Location
Map to 143 Station Road, Sidcup DA15 7AA
Contact
Please register online:
- Email Disability.Inclusion@AccessSport.co.uk
- Telephone 020 7993 9883
For further information, visit the Calm Collective website.
Swimming and Water Sports
Activity
Parkwood adaptive swimming lessons for children five to 16 years with physical and learning disabilities. One to one, one to two and group lessons.
Location
Erith Leisure Centre,
Avenue Road
Erith DA8 3AT
Map to Erith Leisure Centre
Contact
Telephone 01322 350271
Website Erith Leisure Centre
Activity
Disability swim session (users are entitled to a Free Saver Card to receive a discounted price).
Location
Erith Leisure Centre,
Avenue Road
Erith DA8 3AT
Map to Erith Leisure Centre
Contact
Telephone 01322 350271
Website Erith Leisure Centre
Activity
Zambezi Swim School’s parent and child club session for d/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years.
Location
Royal Park Academy, Riverside Road, Sidcup DA14 4PX
Contact
Wheelchair Sports
Activity
Wheelchair Rugby.
The argonauts are currently trying to increase participation at their wheelchair rugby league training sessions. The sport is very inclusive, and anyone is welcome to attend no matter what age, gender or whether or not they have a disability. Equipment is provided.
Location
Fairfield Leisure Centre in Dartford
Contact details
Peter Johnston
Telephone 07538 019570
Email theargonautswcs@gmail.com
Activity
WheelPower - Free Online Exercise Classes
Three classes per week, every week, delivered by wheelchair users
Contact
Sign up via our website or find other sports that you can take part in on our website.