🎾Tennis lessons programme
Our final tennis class before the Christmas break will take place on Saturday 20 December.
Lessons will resume on Monday 5 January 2026 – mark your calendars and keep your game strong!
Movember Bleep test challenge
Raise money for men’s charity Movember, whilst testing your fitness with the Be Well community.
Friday 28 November 6-7pm, John Orwell Sports centre
Boiler upgrade at John Orwell
We’re upgrading our boiler system at John Orwell from 22 September to December 2025 to provide more reliable, energy efficient, heating and hot water.
Find out more about how this may affect the centre.
John Orwell Sports Centre
Nestled in Wapping on Tench Street, John Orwell Sports Centre has a state-of-the-art gym boasting incredible views of the City of London and our studio offers weekly fitness classes including circuits and yoga. The sports hall is a dynamic space where you can play badminton, basketball, volleyball and more.Â
You can step out onto our astro turf pitches for football and hockey or make use of our multipurpose games area for netball and tennis. If you are a junior member, we have got you covered with football, basketball, trampolining, gymnastics, and even birthday parties!
Be Well at John Orwell Sports Centre – where health, wellness, and play unite.
 Contact Us
Address:
Tench Street, Wapping, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2QDTel: 0207 364 5100
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri | 06:30-22:00
Sat-Sun | 09:00-17:00Bank holidays | 09:00-17:00
Facilities
55 station fitness gym
Four-court sports hall
Studio
2G Astro turf
Three tennis courts
Two netball courts
Timetables
Where to find us & accessibility
Accessible toilet
Accessible changing
Accessible parking
