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Physical Wellbeing in Peterborough

In Peterborough there is a range of opportunities for physical activity. The information below outlines a few that are supported by the mental health community:

Health, Sport and Leisure

‘New Start’ Exercise Referral Scheme:
NHS Peterborough, in partnership with Peterborough City Council, offers you the opportunity to participate in regular and physical exercise to improve your health and wellbeing. To take part in the scheme, please contact your GP who will refer you to Bushfield Sports Centre for an initial assessment.

The scheme is administered by the Public Health Team and delivered by Bushfield Sports Centre which offers a wide range of facilities including exercise classes, multi purpose sports hall, Planet Pulse fitness studio and squash:

Bushfield Sports Centre
Orton Centre
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 5RQ
Tel: 01733 234018

Peterborough Regional Fitness and Swimming Centre
Facilities include swimming pools, exercise classes, Kinetika gym, and fully registered crèche.

Bishops Road
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 5BW
Tel: 01733 551 474


There are many other Sports Centres that operate in Peterborough. For your nearest one you can log on to www.peterborough.gov.uk

Walking For Health
There are thirteen ‘Health Walking Groups’ that meet up weekly across the city. It is open to everyone and is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Contact: Rachel Kumar, Project Co-ordinator. Tel: 01733 207197, Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Email: rachel.kumar@greaterpboropcp.nhs.uk

Tai Chi
For beginners to improvers:
Peterborough College Adult Education
Brook Street
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 1TU
Tel: 01733 761361
Web: www.pals.ac.uk

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Last revised 22 February 2009

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