Sports and leisure activities London

With its historic woods, hills and vast meadows, this park has been shaped by nature for over 700 years. It's home to ancient herds of free-ranging deer, numerous bird species, invertebrates and a rich flora of trees and wildflowers. Spanning over 1,000 hectares, Londoners love to come here for walks, horse rides, cycling and even fishing. There's also a golf course on site. For joggers, walking around the park takes around 3 hours, and the paths are well signposted.

250 hectares open to the public since April 2014 with the highly successful refurbishment of the London 2012 Olympic Park. In Stratford, north-east London, the former Olympic Park has become a huge landscaped green space, ideal for strolling, relaxing in the fresh air and playing sport. Admire gardens dedicated to different biotopes - the Americas, the Mediterranean, South Africa... Follow the banks along canals and rivers along a 6 km path.

Notice to lovers of horse racing and big hats.... This racecourse, which dates back to the 17th century, is world-famous for its Derby Stakes or Derby d'Epsom, a group 1 flat horse race, one of the most prestigious in the world, reserved for three-year-old foals and run over 2,423 metres. The first edition of this race took place in 1780 and is held every year in June at Epsom Downs. Let us add for the amateurs that this race is the second stage of the English Triple Crown of thoroughbred races.

The name is recognized the world over. Not only is Wimbledon the world's most famous tennis tournament, it's also one of the nation's most popular social occasions. The tournament runs for 2 weeks, usually from late June to early July. Due to the large number of people wishing to attend, tickets are allocated by random draw from applications received between August¹ and December 31 of the previous year.

12 short.

10 outdoor shorts.

Possibility to attend special courses.

Close your eyes, take up to three and dive over 170 feet above the water without anything other than a rope that keeps you on your ankle. A good dose of adrenaline. In one word: unforgettable!

A vast club very well equipped (it is the largest hall in central London) and with schedules widely arranged to allow Londoners to practice a sport whenever they have the opportunity to do so, such as racket sports (tennis, squash, badminton) and also sauna, climbing wall, basketball handball court... In short, many choices! And more than 125 different classes per week, including Zumba and yoga. It is the ideal place to stay in shape during a more or less long stay in London, with the addition of a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and hammam.

A club located in the heart of London, in Covent Garden, and which has a little something very nice: an outdoor swimming pool open all year round, and heated (it is the only one in London). For those who are chilly, another indoor swimming pool is also in operation. Many Londoners come here especially in the evening and between noon and two. Prefer off-peak hours if you can. Other activities: sauna, martial arts, aerobics, stretching, aquatic aerobics, weights, squash courts... A temple of sport.

Pineapple Dance Studios is one of London's best-known studios, founded in 1979 by Debbie Moore with the aim of making dance accessible to all by mixing beginners and professionals. They offer serious and very professional courses. The courses cover several disciplines, from ballet to jazz and belly dancing to Indian dance, not to mention yoga and Pilates. If you live in London, this is the perfect place to register to continue dancing on the other side of the Channel. In addition, the prices are very reasonable.

This golf course offers a picturesque setting with innovative holes, sloping terrain and views of the city's monuments. Designed in 1913 by John Frederick Abercromby, the course is suitable for all levels of golfer. The club also offers practice facilities and golf lessons. Addington Golf Club has a rating of 4.5 on Google.

It's here that horse racing and betting take place, and the English love to dress up for the occasion. See horses in action, chic bibs on the heads of elegant ladies and top hats on the heads of gentlemen. You might even catch a glimpse of the Queen and/or one of her horses. Ascot is an institution, and a trip there is a way of soaking up the unique atmosphere. Excitement and adrenalin... And why not a few winnings, or even a fortune? Luck favors the novice and... the bold.

St George's Park is the Football Association's national soccer center in London. The center is a training and development facility for soccer players and coaches. It offers state-of-the-art facilities, including training pitches, sports halls and a Hilton hotel. St George's Park also hosts soccer competitions and events, including matches for the men's and women's youth teams.

In the Kennington district, The Oval is the capital's other cricket field, the Surrey County Cricket Club Stadium. The Oval is less select than the Lord's. It also hosts international matches and also the very first final of the English Cup in 1872. But the atmosphere is more popular and lively, and the neighbourhood has nothing to do with the chic of St. John's Wood. But the atmosphere is there and so is the sport! There is a restaurant on site. What could be more English than attending a cricket match in the capital?

In London, too, climbing is in fashion. The Westway Climbing is one of the best climbing walls in London and one of the highest indoor walls in England. This one is adapted to all levels with more or less difficult routes. Very good supervision. Different sessions exist, more or less social, with or without teachers, with or without music, but always in a good mood! You can also play football and tennis. Also a fitness room. The advantage: it is a social work. Low prices and great human warmth!