Activities for older people

We provide a wide range of services, which are popular with older people, including the numerous parks and open spaces and access to leisure centres

Active Leisure for the over 50s is a priority for us and there are exclusive sessions at most of the leisure facilities.

From health and fitness to taking up new challenges and improving your social life, why not join us for a specially designed range of activities for the Over 50s?

Choose from:

  • Swimming  (Ashbourne, Bakewell and Matlock) 
  • Gentle aerobics classes (Ashbourne) 
  • Short tennis sessions  (Wirksworth) 
  • Table tennis  (Wirksworth) 
  • Short mat bowls  (Wirksworth) 

Other activities and sessions which may be of interest:

  • Aqua aerobics classes (Ashbourne, Bakewell, Matlock and Wirksworth)
  • Pilates  (Ashbourne)
  • Healthy Hearts gym clubs  (Ashbourne, Wirksworth, Matlock)

For more information contact:

Leisure Services
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Town Hall
Bank Road
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3NN

Tel: 01629 761225
Fax: 01629 761100
email: leisureservices@derbyshiredales.gov.uk