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Local Exercise Classes and Groups in Gosforth and Jesmond

Published on: 22 Apr 2025

Local Exercise Classes and Groups in Gosforth and Jesmond

Here is a selection of local exercise classes and groups recommended by our Gosforth and Jesmond Health’s Social Prescribers.

Scroll through, or click the buttons below to jump to different group types.

Outdoor/Community

Gentle & Seated Exercise (including Chair-Based & Low-Impact)

Chair-Based Yoga

When: Mon & Fri, 1:30 – 2:30
Where: Units 1–3 Bryson Court, Portland Road, NE2 1DW
Cost: £5 per session
Contact: 0191 230 5666 – Wendy

Gentle Movement Class

When: Mon 12 – 12:45 & Wed 11 – 12
Where: Kenton Park Sports Centre
Cost: £2.70 (for over 50s)
Contact: 07592 363131

Active Seniors (Seated Exercise)

When: Thurs 10 – 10:45
Where: Coxlodge Community Centre
Cost: £6
Instructor: Ann Douglas

Gentle Exercise (60+)

When: Mon 4:30 – 6:00 & Fri 12 – 1
Where: Gosforth Garden Village Community Centre / Trinity Church
Cost: £5 per session

Contact: Helen Silver – 07947 420806

Staying Steady (Healthworks)

A 27-week programme of 1 hour sessions for anyone who has had or is at risk of a fall.
Locations in Gosforth, Lemington, Benwell, Byker
Speak to your GP for a referral.
Contact: 0191 272 4244
Please note the current wait is approx. 5 months at Trinity Church

Gym & Circuit Classes

Over 50s Gym Sessions with Lisa

When: Tues & Thurs 11 – 12, Fri 10 – 11
Where: Jesmond Pool
Contact: 0191 281 2482

Ann’s Gym Session

When: Fri 9:30 – 11:30
Where: Gosforth Pool
Cost: £6
Contact: Ann Douglas – 07979 451798

Exercise Circuit with Ann Douglas

When: Tues 10:30 – 11:15
Where: Coxlodge Community Centre

Over 50s Circuit Class (Healthworks)

When: Mon 1:30 – 2:30
Where: Trinity Church
Cost: £5
Contact: 0191 272 4244

Balance & Circuits with Ann Douglas

When: Tues 11:30 – 12:15
Where: Coxlodge Community Centre
Cost: £6

Pilates & Yoga

Pilates with Ruby (Over 60s)

When: Tues 9:30 – 10:30 & 10:30 – 11:30
Where: Jesmond Pool
Contact: 0191 281 2482

Mixed Ability Pilates (Ruby Halford)

When: Tues 11:45 – 12:45
Where: Jesmond Pool
Cost: £8.50 per class / £10 drop-in

Gentle Pilates (Ruby Halford)

When: Thurs 1:00 – 2:00
Where: Trinity Church
Cost: £7.50

Dance-Based Classes

Zumba Gold (Low Impact for Older Adults)

When: Tues 9:30 – 10:30
Where: Trinity Church

Zumba with Yuvel

When: Wed 9:00 – 10:00
Where: Jesmond Pool
Contact: 0191 281 2482

Zumba – Evening Class

When: Fri 6:30 – 7:30
Where: Gosforth Garden Village

Contact:[email protected]

Outdoor & Community-Based Activities

Nordic Walking Group

When: Fri 10:00 – 12:00
Where: Rising Sun Park
Cost: Free
Led by Friendly local volunteers

Supported Cycling Group (with Better Days)

When: Wed 10:00 – 11:30
Cost: Free
Contact: Glenn – 07807 874 39