Get Active Paulsgrove event

Large headline reads, “ARE YOU READY TO GET ACTIVE, PAULSGROVE?” against a background of green parkland, trees, bunting and a city skyline. Illustrated people are shown jogging, cycling, stretching, meditating and playing outdoors. A purple banner at the bottom contains event details: “Paulsgrove Park (near playground, skatepark and basketball court), 12pm–3pm, Friday 7 August 2026.”Get Active Paulsgrove is a FREE summer fun day where people living in and around the area are invited to enjoy a relaxed and friendly day out with family, friends and neighbours.

Get Active helps you build more activity into your daily routine through walking, wheeling or cycling. Moving more can help you feel healthier, happier and more energised. It can also save you money on travel and helps improve air quality, so that everyone can breathe a little easier.

📅 Friday 7 August

🕛 12pm to 3pm

📍 Paulsgrove Park (near basketball court, skatepark, playground)

At the event there will be free giveaways and helpful advice about getting around in greener, healthier ways, plus lots to see and do on the day, including:

  • Cycling lessons (great for first-time cyclists and people wanting to brush up on skills)
  • Cycling obstacle course
  • Bike Doctor safety check and small repairs
  • Cycle security marking
  • Face painting
  • Inflatable slide
  • The opportunity to enter our prize draw to win a brand-new bike, lock and helmet
  • Help from friendly experts

Portsmouth Cycle Exchange will be offering up to 50% off used bikes, with a maximum discount of £50, to help you get started.

There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day. We look forward to seeing you there.

Prize draw terms and conditions

To view the terms and conditions of our prize draw to win a bike helmet and lock please visit Terms and Conditions

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