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 Local Community Health Centre |
14 Macdonald Road London, London N19 1DD United Kingdom +44 20 7281 4105 http://www.aquaterra.org/Islin... |
A community run leisure centre offering something for everyone and taking keen interest in the disabled. There is a large pool and a refurbished gym and the prices are reasonable as well. Facilities, such as swimming, lifeguard courses and water aerobics are also available. Call for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coram's Fields |
93 Guilford St London WC1N 1 United Kingdom +44 02078376138 (Tourist Information) |
Coram’s Fields is a hidden playground in the center of London’s West End, ideal for taking a break during a hectic day out with the children. It is a large, peaceful area which includes large lawns, a paddling pool, sports pitches, a pet’s corner, a vegetarian caf, playgrounds for different aged children and a nursery. You'll also find plenty of seating if you find yourself exhausted parent. Coram's Fields was originally opened in the 1920s as the first public children’s playground in London. Adults are not allowed to enter the grounds of Coram's Fields without children. -Caroline Collard Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance, yoga, kick-boxing and so much more |
16 Balderton Street London, London W1K 6TN United Kingdom +44 20 7629 6183 http://www.danceworks.net/ |
You can really participate in anything here, whether it be modern dance and yoga, or kick-boxing and martial arts. Check out the wide range of Latino dancing, including salsa, flamenco, lambada and capoeira. Most of the classes held in the ground-floor studio are drop-in and multi-level, so you don't need to worry about your lack of ability. There are other studios on the upper floors, but they are mostly for private use. Membership is available for £75-a-year. Upstairs, Natureworks will pamper both body and face with an extensive range of health and beauty treatments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Derby Festival |
Ashley Road London, Surrey KT18 5LQ United Kingdom +44 137 247 0047 http://www.epsomderby.co.uk/De... |
The Derby Festival is one of the most famous and iconic events on the British social calendar. This two day festival of horse racing dates back to 1780 and has spectator capacity of 10,875. It also has a a conference and exhibition hall which can provide banqueting suite and restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Windsor By Boat |
Clewer Court Road (The Clewer Boathouse) London SL4 5JH United Kingdom +44 (0)1753 85 1900 http://www.boat-trips.co.uk/in... |
Take in the sites of Windsor on a river cruise. The 35-minute excursion takes you upstream to Boveney Lock and returns with panorama of Windsor Castle, Eton College, Mill House, Windsor Race Course and Brocas Meadows. The tour includes historical information about the different sites, and of the river itself. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tennis, mini-golf, lawn bowling |
South Carriage Drive Hyde Park London, London W2 2UH United Kingdom +44 20 7262 3474 |
This club, in beautiful Hyde Park, has a small club house with six high quality outdoor courts. Mini golf, petanque and lawn bowling are offered too, and the club has a refreshingly diverse clientele. Tennis lessons (group and private, for all ages and levels) and social play are available at reasonable prices, and coaches can be hired without prior arrangement on the day you play (although its best to book a lesson in advance as they tend to get very busy). The courts are open to the public, but if you'd like advance bookings, reduced fees and other discounts, it's more profitable to buy an annual membership. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inner and outer beauty |
15 Edge Street Notting Hill London W8 7PN United Kingdom +44 20 7221 4602 http://www.thelifecentre.org |
A hidden celebrity New Age hang-out off Kensington Church Street. You can have the usual beauty treatments alongside more New Age ones like biodynamic massage, manual lymphatic drainage, metamorphic technique, Tibetan massage and healing. The small studio offers a range of drop-in yoga classes as well as pilates, tai chi and pre/post-natal classes - but arrive early, as they are extremely popular and there is also a waiting list for some of the classes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Riding for everyone |
2 Claps Gate Lane The Docklands Equestrian Centre London E6 6JF United Kingdom +44 20 7511 3917 |
Despite riding's traditional image as a genteel countryside pursuit for the landed gentry and girls with names ending in A, the emphasis here is on instruction of basic riding skills to underprivileged local children. The stables are open to the public but demand is high and you can expect a two-month wait at least. Indoor and outdoor arenas and 22 ponies and horses are available, and all instructors are approved by the British Horse Association. Rates are £8 per hour for children and £13 per hour for adults. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Road running |
236 Oxford Street London, London W1B - 2AF United Kingdom +44 20 7612 0800 http://nikeid.nike.com/nikeid/... |
NikeTown hosts these fun runs every week to help Londoners shake off those office blues. All you need to do is to get to the ground floor of the shop by 6p on a Tuesday for registration, the warm-up session starts at 6.15p and runners leave the store at 6.30p prompt. You can choose your length of run from three, five and eight miles, and although each route varies, they generally head out towards Regent's Park. Entry to the runs is free - they are open to all levels; are led by instructors and maps are also available. Each run finishes back in Nike Town at around 7.30p where complimentary refreshments are offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Racing in the City |
Portsmouth Road London, Surrey KT10 9AJ United Kingdom +44 137 246 4348 http://www.sandown.co.uk/ |
15 miles from the capital there is a great racing track with a exclusive contact with the horses before they start racing. It has a continuous view of the race and a great variety of restaurants and water holes nearby from which to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Secluded, Quiet, North London Park |
Springfield Mansion Springfield London E5 9EF United Kingdom http://www.hackney.gov.uk/cp-p... |
A wonderful, quiet, North London park with expanses of lawn for strolls, picnics, cricket and Frisbee. There are large duck ponds, magnificent trees, tennis courts and a steep hill for tobogganing when snowy. The park rolls down towards the river Lee, and Hackney Marshes beyond and is surrounded by a high substantial border of trees removing the city and giving a secluded private feel to this spacious park. The jewel in Springfield's crown is its splendid cafe – Sparks - housed in a grade-II listed manor house, serving wonderful breakfasts, good coffee and dishes with grilled vegetables and halloumi cheese. - Jen Wight Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Public golf course |
Stockley Road The Clubhouse, Middlesex London, London UB11 1BF United Kingdom +44 20 8813 5700 http://www.stockleyparkgolf.com/ |
This public 18-hole golf course near Heathrow Airport is a well-kept course of average difficulty. Although you need not hold membership to play, you do need a golf bag and golf shoes, and you will be hurried along if play is too slow. An annual membership will offer you discounts and other benefits. Instruction is given on request, and there are regular group sessions like Women's Night, for instance. The clubhouse has a well-equipped shop, locker rooms, bar-cum-restaurant and lounge. The club hosts regular events, from casual days to charity bashes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Strict Dress Code |
Palliser Road London, London W14 9EQ United Kingdom +44 20 7385 3421 http://www.queensclub.co.uk |
Founded in 1886, The Queen's club is one of the best Lawn Tennis and Rackets Clubs in the world. The club boasts of 45 courts, including 12 grass courts, 10 indoor courts, 8 shale and clay courts, 4 plexi courts and 4 artificial grass courts, coupled with 2 rackets, 2 real tennis and 3 squash courts. The club also has a 750sq-ft gymnasium. Guests can also avail of various treatments such as acupuncture and reflexology which are on offer. Yoga and pilates classes are also held. There are varios categories under which to apply for membership, and candidates have to be nominated by current members. Further inquires can be made at the office between 9a-5p from M-F. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fencing for all - novice thru master |
Norman Street Finsbury Leisure Centre London, London EC1V 3QN United Kingdom +44 7951 41 4409 http://www.sallegadaski.com |
Informal and friendly fencing club which offers variety of classes for beginners and advanced fencers. Fencing equipment for beginners is provided. You can work one to one with the master, join a group lesson or indulge in free fencing. Atmosphere is very friendly and a pub drink after the session is a must. Admission is GBP20 per month. Review © 2007, Wcities |