The Active 4 Health exercise referral form can connect clients to the listed sites, with the lifestyle hub helping to link individuals to an appropriate referral pathway. This doesn’t replace existing processes, as some sites have their forms and systems that can still be used. 

East Dorset 

The Verwood Hub in Verwood

The Verwood Hub is the centre of fitness, events and activities for Verwood residents. Facilities include a gym, fitness classes, studios, 3G football pitches, a sports hall, the Merryfield Theatre and Cinema. 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 01202 828740

Ferndown Leisure Centre in Ferndown

Ferndown Leisure Centre is passionate about helping local people stay physically active.

Telephone: 01202 877468

BH Live Corfe Mullen in Corfe Mullen

With a fully equipped gym, swimming pool and a huge range of classes, BH Live Corfe Mullen is a great place to kickstart an exercise referral. 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 01202 055505

Moors Valley Country Park

Moors Valley Country Park is near Ringwood. Dorset Council's Health and Activity Team are based at the Golf and Activity Centre.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01425 480811 

Younger 4 Longer in Wimborne and Colehill

Younger 4 Longer is a community based exercise programme for seniors and people with long term health conditions. Our sessions include strength and balance (PSI), Cardiac (BACPR) and Pulmonary (BLF) Rehab and General Fitness.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07756493881 / 01202888493 

Weymouth and Portland 

Weymouth Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre

Weymouth Pool and Fitness Centre has a great range of facilities to help you enjoy your active lifestyle. 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 01305 774373

Osprey Leisure Centre in Portland

Operating as a single site charitable trust, Osprey Leisure Centre offers a range of sport and leisure activities. 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 01305 824378 

Health Hub South West

Health Hub South West provides safe, friendly and supportive exercise sessions for adults aged 60+ across Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth, helping you improve strength, mobility, balance, fitness and confidence in a welcoming group environment.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07935 098317

Purbeck 

Purbeck Sports Centre in Wareham 

Purbeck Sports Centre offers a range of classes and activities boasting wonderful views of the Purbeck hills. 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 01929 500000

North Dorset 

Riversmeet Gillingham 

Here at Gillingham Riversmeet is the heart of the community, providing a range of activities to all. 

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01747 834013

Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre 

Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre offers a range of entry-level activities.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01258 471774 

Mid Dorset 

1610 Dorchester Sports Centre

The exercise referral membership gives you full access to 1610 Dorchester Sports Centre facilities, from opening to 5pm and throughout the weekends. 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 01305 858400 

Blandford Leisure Centre

Here at Blandford Leisure Centre, you can relax, workout or enjoy some food and drink in our café, depending on your mood. 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 01258455566 

Knees Up in Blandford

Knees Up is a registered charity providing a range of safe and friendly specialist exercise classes, ranging from Health Circuits, Balance and Strengthening, BreatheWell and Cardiac rehab BACPR. 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 07934 493890 / 01258 455515 

West Dorset 

Bridport Leisure Centre in Bridport

As a central hub within the local community, Bridport Leisure Centre has been delivering Health and Wellbeing activities for 50 years.

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 01308 427464

Health Hub South West

Health Hub South West provides safe, friendly and supportive exercise sessions for adults aged 60+ across Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth, helping you improve strength, mobility, balance, fitness and confidence in a welcoming group environment.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07935 098317

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and Hampshire areas 

Dorset Council's Active 4 Health service works closely with centres in the BCP and Hampshire areas to support individual needs and make use of the proximity of some providers.