New campaign to get Merton moving
Wimbledon Guild and Merton Council launch “Merton Moves” today, a new campaign to inspire older Merton residents to adopt a more physically active lifestyle. Regular physical activity is key to […]
Category Archives: Sport and leisure
Reopening leisure facilities in your parks
We are delighted to have reopened tennis courts, beach volleyball and Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre. Our top priority is keeping you safe whilst using the facilities and that’s why we’ve […]
Last away season for AFC Wimbledon
As the new football season kicks off on Saturday, the Leader of Merton Council is looking forward to welcoming AFC Wimbledon home to their brand new stadium next year. Preliminary […]
Gold medallist to make a big splash at Morden Leisure Centre celebration.
A teenage diving star is to help make sure our sparkling new leisure centre is officially opened with a big splash. Eden Cheng, who sensationally clinched gold at the European […]
AFC Wimbledon secure their return to Merton
AFC Wimbledon have secured their return to the borough after completing a key stage for the development of their new stadium at Plough Lane.
New family leisure centre opens its doors
Families in Merton have been making a splash in a brand new state of the art leisure centre.
Silent auction launched for first plunge in new Morden Leisure Centre pool
Merton Council is auctioning the first swim in the new Morden Leisure Centre swimming pool.
RideLondon success for Mayor’s rider
RideLondon returned for another exhilarating year on Sunday 29 July, taking place along the streets of London, including roads in Raynes Park and Wimbledon. Mayor of Merton’s rider, senior cycle […]
Revealed: How Merton Council works behind the scenes to keep Wimbledon Tennis Championships running smoothly
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club? Here we unveil the secrets of keeping the Championships […]
New Leisure Centre on track for autumn opening
The new Morden Leisure Centre in Morden is on track to open this autumn, as the final stages of building work get underway. The new family leisure centre on London […]