Walking Football
Why not give it a go?
Walking Football - the beautiful game at a slower pace.
A minimum physical contact version of the beautiful game for men and women aged 50 years or more, which is also suitable for people who may have had mobility, fitness or health problems which prevents them from playing a faster paced game.
Following on from the success of Walking Football first being launched in October 2014 at Stanley Park Sports Ground in Chippenham, Wiltshire FA are pleased to announce that we now have recreational Walking Football sessions in operation at various venues across Wiltshire. On top of this, in October 2020, the first ever Wiltshire County Walking Football League was launched. Information on the recreational sessions and the league can be found below.
Playing the game at walking pace is a fantastic way to keep fit, it reduces the chance of injury and falls and also is a great way to meet new and like-minded people.
Get in touch
By email: lyndon.taylor@wiltshirefa.com
Where are my local recreational sessions?
Below you can find where and when sessions take place, as well as who to contact to get involved.
Please contact session leaders before attending to ensure that the session is running and to find out all the details you need.
Sessions across the County
Calne
Venue: Beversbrook Sports Facility, SN11 9FL
Surface: Outdoor 3G
Sessions: Wednesday 14.30 - 16.00
Contact: Phil Chamberlain
Get in touch: philchamberlain9@gmail.com
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Chippenham
Venue: Stanley Park Sports Ground, SN15 3RR
Surface: Outdoor 3G
Sessions: Monday 11.30 - 13.00 and Friday 19:00 - 20:30
Contact: Tony Norton
Get in touch: wiltshirewalkingfootball@aol.co.uk
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Corsham
Venue: Springfield Campus, SN13 9DN
Surface: Outdoor Astroturf
Sessions: Monday 19.30 - 21:00
Contact: Tony Norton
Get in touch: wiltshirewalkingfootball@aol.co.uk
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Devizes
Venue: Wiltshire FA, Green Lane Playing Fields, SN10 5EP
Surface: Outdoor 3G
Sessions: Tuesday 11.00 - 12.00 and Sunday 17.00 - 18.30
Contact: Mick Franklin
Get in touch: mickfranklin54@hotmail.com
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Highworth
Venue: Highworth Recreational Centre, SN6 7DD
Surface: Indoor Hall
Sessions: Thursday 11:30 - 12:30
Contact: Kevin Turner
Get in touch: highworthwfc@gmail.com
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Melksham Mixed Session
Venue: Wiltshire FA, Green Lane Playing Fields, SN10 5EP
Surface: Outdoor 3G
Sessions: Friday 19:00 - 20:00
Contact: Russell Hillier
Get in touch: melkshamwf@gmail.com
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Melksham Women's Only Session
Venue: Melksham Oak School, SN12 6QZ
Surface: Outdoor Astroturf
Sessions: Friday 18:00 - 19:00
Contact: Russell Hillier
Get in touch: melkshamwf@gmail.com
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Royal Wootton Bassett
Venue: Gerrard Buxton Sports Ground, SN4 8DS
Surface: Outdoor 3G
Sessions: Monday 19:00 - 20:00
Contact: Mandy Rouse
Get in touch: mandyrouse@aol.com
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Salisbury
Venue: Salisbury and South Wilts Sports Club ,SP2 9NY
Surface: Outdoor Astroturf
Sessions: Monday 10.00 - 12.00, Thursday 10.00 - 12.00
Contact: Brian Crabtree
Get in touch: salisburywalkingfootball@gmail.com
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Venue: Salisbury, Five Rivers Leisure Centre, SP1 3NR
Surface: Indoor Hall
Sessions: Monday 10.00 - 11.30, Friday 10.00 - 11.30
Contact: Brian Crabtree
Get in touch: salisburywalkingfootball@gmail.com
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Swindon - New College
Venue: New College Swindon, SN3 1AH
Surface: Outdoor 3G
Sessions: Tuesday 18:30 - 19:30, Thursday 17:30 - 18:30
Contact: Tony Norton
Get in touch: wiltshirewalkingfootball@aol.co.uk
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Swindon - Stratton
Venue: Grange Leisure Centre, SN3 4JY
Surface: Outdoor 3G
Sessions: Thursday 11.00 - 12.00 and Sunday 11:00 - 12:00
Contact: Kevin Turner
Get in touch: highworthwfc@gmail.com
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Swindon Stratton Women's Only Session
Venue: Grange Leisure Centre, Stratton, Swindon
Surface: Outdoor 3G
Sessions: Sunday 10:00 - 11:00
Contact: Kev Turner
Get in touch: ladieswf@gmail.com 07748 366979
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Trowbridge
Venue: The John of Gaunt School, BA14 9EH
Surface: Outdoor 3G
Sessions: Wednesday 19.00 - 20.00 and Saturday 10:00 - 11:00
Contact: Tony Matthews
Get in touch: trowbridgewalkingfootball@outlook.com
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Trowbridge Healthier Communities
Venue: Trowbridge Park MUGA, BA14 7EH
Surface: Outdoor 3G
Sessions: Wednesday13.30 - 14.30
Contact: Wiltshire Council
Get in touch: healthiercommunities@wiltshire.gov.uk
Walking Football
THE NEW WAY TO PLAY
Wiltshire County Walking Football League
The Wiltshire Walking Football League consists of an over 40's ladies, over 50's and an over 60's division. 2023 Season is proposed to run 6 fixtures between April and September, with 2 sessions in July and none in August. Dates are currently be finalised for the 2023 season.
More information on the league, including league tables and team contacts will be coming soon.
Walking football brings back the memories of youth without most of the pain associated with exercise. Team sports assist you to get a bit fitter with the help of others - something that jogging or gym work does not!Find out more
