Colden Common Community Centre – Activities, Classes & Venue Hire Near Winchester

Overview

Colden Common Community Centre is a busy community hub in Colden Common, near Winchester, offering regular classes, children’s activities, community groups, events and rooms for hire.

Located on St Vigor Way, the centre has something happening throughout the week. Activities range from Pilates, yoga and fitness to performing arts, martial arts, toddler groups, indoor bowls and social clubs. It also hosts a pre-school and breakfast and after-school club.

Whether you live locally or are looking for new things to do near Winchester, the centre is worth knowing about.

What’s On at Colden Common Community Centre?

There is a varied programme for different ages and interests, with activities taking place throughout the week.

Current groups and classes include Pilates, line dancing, karate, yoga, chair yoga, circuit training, performing arts, martial arts and indoor bowls. There are also coffee mornings, a lunch club, bridge club and activities for babies and pre-school children.

The programme changes, so it is worth checking the centre’s latest timetable before visiting.

Who Is It Good For?

Colden Common Community Centre caters for children, families, adults and older people.

Families can discover activities for babies through to teenagers, while adults can find fitness classes, hobbies and opportunities to meet other people.

It is also a useful local venue for clubs, community organisations and anyone searching for a space to run a class, meeting, celebration or event.

Activities for Children and Families

There is plenty happening for younger members of the community.

Tots in Colden Common provides a friendly group for babies and pre-school children and their families. Other activities include karate, martial arts and performing arts.

Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool operates from the centre during term time. School's Out also provides breakfast and after-school childcare on weekdays during term time.

For families searching for things to do with children near Winchester, it is worth checking the programme regularly.

Fitness and Wellbeing

Want to get more active without travelling far?

The centre hosts a selection of exercise and wellbeing sessions. Current activities include Pilates, yoga, chair yoga, circuit training, karate and martial arts.

With classes catering for different ages and abilities, there are options for people looking for everything from gentle movement to more energetic exercise.

Community and Social Activities

It isn't all about exercise.

Coffee mornings, a lunch club, bridge, indoor bowls and other groups provide opportunities to meet people and get involved in the local community.

The centre is also a Community Hub for Play to the Crowd, helping to bring theatre performances and workshops into the local community.

Events at Colden Common Community Centre

Alongside weekly activities, the centre hosts one-off and annual events.

Previous events have included tea dances and the Colden Common Beer Fest, while the wider community programme includes the popular Common Have A Go village event.

Venue and Room Hire

Looking for a venue near Winchester?

Colden Common Community Centre has four rooms available to hire by the hour, offering different sizes for different requirements.

These range from the smaller carpeted Bert Stratton Lounge and Jenny Gray Room through to the Patrick Moore Room and larger Gloucester Hall.

This makes the centre suitable for classes, clubs, meetings, community activities and a range of private events.

Parking and Getting There

Colden Common Community Centre is located at St Vigor Way, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1UU.

There is a free car park with space for up to 60 cars, including disabled parking spaces. The centre is within easy reach of Winchester, Eastleigh, Southampton and surrounding villages.

Accessibility

The centre states that it aims to provide accessible facilities for the local and wider community.

Anyone with specific accessibility requirements should contact the team before visiting to discuss what they need.

FAQs

Where is Colden Common Community Centre?

It is at St Vigor Way, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1UU.

What activities take place there?

Activities currently include fitness classes, yoga, Pilates, martial arts, performing arts, toddler sessions, bridge, bowls and social groups.

Are there activities for children?

Yes. The programme includes activities for babies, pre-school children, school-age children and teenagers.

Can I hire Colden Common Community Centre?

Yes. Four different rooms are available to hire by the hour.