Doing sports
London is a sporty city. Every year 30,000 people run the London Marathon and manage to raise £130 million for charity.
Thousands more line the streets to watch the race. The marathon might not be everyone’s cup of tea - so read on to learn about
different ways you can get fit in London.
If you know what sport you’d like to do, use the
London sports directory to find a class or club near you.
If you’re not sure what you’d like to do, check out these ideas below:
- Football frenzy Whether you want to join a local team or simply start playing in your back garden or park, football
is one of the easiest (and cheapest) sports you could take up. Find your nearest community club.
If you just want somewhere to
play with your friends, check out the pitch finder. If you have any more questions
about getting into football near you, visit the Football
Association’s website for everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the beautiful game.
- Crazy about cricket Like football, all you need is some space and basic equipment to start playing
cricket. If you start getting serious about the game, there are lots of opportunities for you to get involved in
London. Search for a club near you.
- Tennis tips If you’re fed up of watching English players lose at Wimbledon, try your hand at tennis and maybe one
day you’ll make the country proud. Lots of the London parks have tennis courts and if the weather is terrible you should
be able to find a court in your nearest leisure centre. Find tennis facilities near you.
- Gymnastics If you want to try your hand at gymnastics there are over 70 different clubs in London that will help
you learn more. To find your nearest club, call the London Gymnastics
Federation on (0) 20 8529 1142.
- Rugby Union If England’s triumph in the World Cup sparked your interest,
find a club near
you in London.
- Rugby League Although lots of people think of Rugby League as something played more in the north of the country,
it’s quite easy to get involved in the game in London too.
- Kick your way fit Martial arts are a great way to tone up your whole body and learn a new skill. Find your nearest
Judo Club or look at other
Martial Arts.
- Swim in to shape Swimming isn’t just for summer. Lots of local leisure centres have pools you can splash around or swim serious lengths.
If you’re not sure where you nearest swimming pool is, to find your
local borough council’s website. If you can’t find the information you want on the website, there will be a
number you can call.
- Fancy something different? Find
out about go-karting, cycling, horse riding & stock cars in London.
More information and inspiration on getting sporty in London.
Local information
Your local authority should have information on sport and leisure facilities in your area. See your local borough pages to find out more about
fun and fitness.
Sporting injuries clinics
If you find yourself or anyone else in serious danger as a result of a sporting accident, call the emergency services on 999
and an ambulance should be with you in about 10 minutes or under, wherever you are in London.
For less urgent problems, you should go to your GP who should be able to help or refer you to a specialist.
NHS Direct provides advice on sporting injuries
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