'Warm welcome’ spaces are available across Camden. You'll find them in libraries, children's centres and other community buildings across the borough.
Each 'warm welcome' space offers something a little different. But wherever you visit, you'll find a warm, friendly and safe place to work and relax. You can also join free or low-cost activities and get help or support with the cost of living. Everyone is welcome.
On this page:
- Find a warm welcome space near you
- Libraries
- Children's centres
- Leisure centres and gyms
- Community spaces
- Can you host a warm space?
Find a warm welcome space near you
View our warm welcome spaces on a map to find one near you or see a full list below.
Libraries
Libraries in Camden provide a warm and friendly space for anyone to;
- sit and read or chat
- use free WiFi, computers or tablets
- study
- read free online newspapers, magazines or e-books
- attend events, including weekly rhyme and story time sessions for children under 5
Select your local library for opening hours, contact details and information about facilities.
- Belsize community library
- Camden Town library
- Highgate library
- Holborn library
- Kentish Town library
- Kilburn library
- Pancras Square (King's Cross)
- Queens Crescent Library
- Swiss Cottage library
- The British Library
- West Hampstead library
Children’s Centres & Family Hubs
Our children’s centres provide for children under 5 and their families. They are here for stay and play, drop-in sessions or advice and support.
- Agar Children's Centre & Family Hub
- Harmood Children's Centre & Family Hub
- Kilburn Grange Children's Centre & Family Hub
- Regent's Park Children's Centre & Family Hub
- 1a Children's Centre & Family Hub
Leisure centres and gyms
Camden's Better leisure centres and gyms provide free and discounted facilities and events. This will include:
- free swimming for over 60s (before midday Monday to Friday)
- under 16s swim for £1 (before 10am Saturday and Sunday)
- discounted membership if you are under 16, disabled or on a low income
- older adult social club activities once a fortnight
Select your local leisure centre for opening hours, contact details and information about facilities:
- Kentish Town Sports Centre
- Oasis Sports Centre
- Pancras Square Leisure
- Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre
- Talacre Community Sports Centre
Warm welcome community spaces
Community organisations across Camden are providing warm spaces with a range of events, activities and hot food.
Find out more about what each organisation is offering and when you can visit:
- Bengali Workers Association
The Surma Community Centre, 1 Robert Street, NW1 3JU
- Bourne Estate Tenant Residents Association
Allen Hall, Unit 1 Dobson Court, Bourne Estate, EC1N 7AA
- British Somali Community Centre
7-9 Crowndale Road, NW1 1TU
- Castlehaven Community Association
23 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU
- Community Association for West Hampstead
17 Dornfell Street, NW6 1QN
- Fitzrovia Community Centre
2 Foley Street W1W 6DL
- Holborn Community Association - Holborn House Community Centre
35 Emerald Street, WC1N 3QW
- Holborn Community Association - Millman Street Community Centre
50 Millman Street, WC1N 3EW
- JW3
341-351 Finchley Road, NW3 6ET
- Kentish Town City Farm
1 Cressfield Close, NW5 4BN
- Kentish Town Community Centre
17 Busby Place, NW5 2SP
- King's Cross Brunswick Neighbourhood Association (KCBNA) - Chadswell Healthy Living Centre
Chadswell Healthy Living Centre, Harrison Street, WC1H 8JF
- King's Cross Brunswick Neighbourhood Association (KCBNA) - The Marchmont Centre
62 Marchmont Street, WC1N 1AB
- Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park, N6 5HG
- London Irish Centre
50-52 Camden Square, NW1 9XB
- N1C Centre - Somali Youth Development Resource Centre
Plimsoll building, N1C 4BQ
- Netherwood Youth and Family Hub
5 Netherwood Street, NW6 2QU
- Old Diorama Arts Centre
201 Drummond Street, NW1 3FE
- Primrose Hill Community Centre
29 Hopkinson's Place, NW1 8TN
- Queens Crescent Community Association
45 Ashdown Crescent, NW5 4QE
- Sidings Community Centre
16 Brassey Road, NW6 2BA
- Somers Town Community Association
2 Ossulston Street, NW1 1DF
- Somers Town Youth Centre
134 Chalton Street, NW1 1RX
- St George the Martyr Church
44 Queen Square, WC1N 3AH
- St Pancras Community Association
67 Plender Street, NW1 OLB
- South Hampstead and Kilburn Partnership (SHAK) - The ARC Youth Club
Alexandra Resource Centre, Opposite 109 Rowley Way, NW8 0SW
- South Hampstead and Kilburn Partnership (SHAK) - Shell Centre 1
Shell 1 - Linnell House, Boundary Road, NW8 0HS
- South Hampstead and Kilburn Partnership (SHAK) - Shell Centre 2
Shell 2 - Fielding House, Boundary Road, NW8 0HU
- The Francis Crick Institute
1 Midland Road, NW1 1AT
- The O2 Centre
The Venue Hall (located on level 2), 255 Finchley Road, NW3 6LU
- The Pirate Castle
Gilbey's Wharf, Oval Road, NW1 7EA
- Third Age Project
Cumberland Market, Regent's Park, NW1 3RH
Can you host a warm space?
If you're a local organisation and can offer a free, warm space for Camden residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Read about why we're providing warm spaces, and sign-up to our ‘warm welcome’ pledge to register your interest.