Three ways to feel part of Paris 2024, on your doorstep in Merton
Paris 2024 is in full swing, and we’re feeling inspired. Whether it’s as a spectator or a budding athlete, here are three ways you can feel part of the games […]
Category Archives: Sport and leisure
10 things to do in Merton while visiting the Tennis
Whether you’re a local resident or an international visitor, Merton has so much to offer. So, here are ten fun things you can do in Merton when you’re not watching […]
Welcoming the world to Wimbledon
The top-seeded tennis players are ready to serve up a fantastic championships for courtside spectators and television audiences from across the globe. Across the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing the […]
Borough of Sport: watch the tennis for free on big screens in Merton
Merton Council and the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), are bringing the Wimbledon Championships Big Screens back to the Canons in Mitcham and Morden Park. Canons House and Morden […]
New Borough of Sport Grant Fund opens for bids
Today the council’s new grant fund, designed to boost Merton’s grassroots and community sport sector, opens. The Borough of Sport Grant Fund will support clubs, coaches and organisations to upgrade […]
Merton’s grassroots sport to benefit from new Borough of Sport grant fund
Merton Council is investing in its grassroots sport and physical activity sector through a new dedicated grant fund of £300,000. The money will be distributed over the next three years, […]
Merton breaks down barriers to being active through new partnership with The Tim Henman Foundation
Three of Merton’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools will benefit from a free, in-school and holiday activity programme from The Tim Henman Foundation (THF) – a charity which works to […]
London Broncos partnership takes Borough of Sport forward
Merton Council is very pleased to announce a new partnership with Merton-based Rugby League team London Broncos, as part of our mission to be London’s first Borough of Sport. The […]
Forest extends 60 minutes free cycling offer for Merton residents until end of February
Our e-bike partners Forest have extended their offer of 60 minutes of free cycling for Merton residents until the end of February. Residents can claim 60 minutes of free cycling […]
Merton outlines plans for Borough of Culture 2027 bid
Connections and connectedness will be the themes underpinning Merton’s bid to become London’s Borough of Culture in 2027. A key strategic objective for the Council is to be the Borough […]