8 lovely hard tennis courts in Burgess Park available for £4 an hour…read more Great way to spend the afternoon.

This is a wonderfully old-school and sophisicated London members club - perfect for a game of lawn…read moretennis or just hanging out drinking tea and reading a book in one of the beautiful conservatories or on the terrace (I did the latter!) You can only get in here with a member - and most people are either married into or born into membership at Hurlingham because the wait is around 15 years - but luckily members can bring a bunch of people at a time. The grounds are gorgeous and with a perfect weather weekend you can spend hours wandering around and taking in the beautiful scenery. If you decide to opt for a membership, by the time your name is at the top of the list 15 or so years down the track, you may just be about nearing the right age to fit in with the clientele here. Yes, I'm talking OAPs. This club is a million miles away from the media crowd you find in most well known members club, this really is a place for the old-school English gentleman in his suit - which gives it a special vibe. Oh and don't forget your crisp whites on the tennis courts, no other gear allowed here!

This private club is a wonderful sanctuary in the middle of busy London…read more Its grounds are simply divine and the view onto the Thames is really gorgeous. You feel like you've stepped into some alternate universe where everyone is friendly and nice. There's a great playground for children, an outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi i think, tennis courts, croquet lawns etc. There are the usual rules regarding wearing only white. The restaurant is also quite yummy though I wouldn't say it's mind-blowing. The BBQ in the summer is delicious though! Obviously the down-sides are that it's ridiculously expensive to become a member and the waiting list is close to almost a century.

Well-kempt tennis courts near Clapham South tube, and set in the verdant grounds of Clapham Common,…read morethese courts are the ideal place to smash away the murray blues. With five courts, three of them floodlit, and a great little café at the gates to quench yourself with an ice-cold drink after a sweaty match of doubles, these courts are a great way to get some summer exercise for a fiver. Oh, and there's a couple of beat up old cricket nets next door as well!

I can't think of many other indoor tennis clubs unless you count rip off merchants David Lloyd…read more Great indoor courts, £60 per year to join is a total bargain. I've been playing here for 8 years. I often attend club nights and have made a few mates from them. Only thing I would say is it's heartbreaking when all the courts are empty as i would b lost if the place closed down. I know they've had issues with rent from Sutton council, which is a shame. I'd like to see the LTA actually put some of the millions they pocket from Wimbledon into this club

We visited the park two days ago and we spent about three hours there, although we could easily…read morehave spent even more time. Our very favorite section was the boardwalk and the duck pond (the former traverses the latter). There's also a very nice cafe in the middle of the park; the interior is light-filled & a good size, and there are also lots of tables & benches for outdoor seating. We didn't eat there, but the food looked really good and they had lots of tempting-looking dessert items. Also, the people working behind the counter seemed very friendly. The park is quite popular with people living nearby; there were huge numbers of dog walkers, people walking with their young children, and some bike riders. Of course, it was a Saturday - but still....another nice thing is that the park is beautifully-maintained.

A very vast park with beautiful landscape and very good maintenance all year around…read more You may find additional info about the type of plant/flowers here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/dulwich

Erith Sports Centre underwent a refurbishment a few years ago and is unrecognisable from the old…read moreone. The athletics track is still there, as are the tennis courts at the back, but inside it is a fully modernised sports facility. The gym is great and has plenty of equipment for everyone to use. During my visits in the day I have never had to wait to use an aerobics machine although visits during peak time have seen me waiting, however never longer than 10 minutes. It's a similar story with the weights machines. There is a couple of each machine in the gym which helps during busy periods. Sessions in the gym are not too boring, there are television screens in front of the running and cycling machines which often show BBC1, Sky Sports News and one of the 24 hour news channels to watch whilst you work out although only one screen is accompanied by sound, usually a music dance channel. If dance music isn't your thing then I would advise taking your mp3 player. Nevertheless I have found working out in front of the screen watching football highlights makes the workout time seem to go quicker. If you go on a Saturday you can also watch Erith Town play their football games in the stadium behind for free. This isn't the kind of gym where you feel intimidated. All shapes and sizes work out here and so you never feel like a disgrace which is nice if like me you've previously been a member of a "posers" gym. The atmosphere is friendly and you will often find other users are comfortable just chatting with you if you happen to both be at the water fountain. I have also found that the staff are equally as friendly and if you are a regular they remember your name which makes me feel valued and significant. It is advisable to take some change with you. Lockers are 50p (returnable) but only take 50p coins. The staff at the desk do their best to help if you haven't got the change but can't always do so. The swimming pool is a welcome addition to the old centre and is lovely if you fancy a dip after a workout. There are occasionally classes happening in the pool which means parts of it, if not all, are closed off to the public however the timetables are available on the centre's website to avoid disappointment. The same applies to the indoor sports halls. Or if swimming is not your thing after a session then upstairs is a bar/cafe in which you can enjoy a quick drink or snack in comfortable surroundings. There is a real community feel to this establishment and if you fancy making new friends then there are clubs and classes you can join. These range from Pilates to the local athletics club who train in the stadium behind the centre. My mum, who is also a member, has met many of her friends through various classes and this has enhanced her social life. Price wise they have always been well within my range. (Adult membership is £34 per month) Signing up for membership is worthwhile as you can also access other local sports centres which have recently been taken over by the Parkwood Leisure Group as well as get significant discounts on other facility hire such as tennis courts and sports halls. I really feel that the centre offers value for money. Hygiene standards on my visits have always been top quality and everything in the building has been clean and tidy.

This is my local squash club and I LOVE it!…read more It's cheap, friendly and has its own pub! They organise regular league matches so there's a constant circulation of people to play against and everyone is of a pretty high quality playing level. They also have Sunday social for a couple of hours to practice more and inter club leagues too. It is such value for money and the owner is extremely friendly also! Their pub is what you'd expect from a small squash and tennis club but does the trick after an exhausting match. Overall I really like this club!

A friendly, yet competitive club which includes everyone from complete beginners to high level…read moreplayers. We offer both tennis and squash and have a fully licensed bar with food served most evenings. We also organise leagues, regular tournaments and social nights for tennis and squash.

Great park! There's a grand building at the top of the park, which houses a very modern library…read more Inside the park, there's a cafe which serves some basic sandwiches, soups, and pastries as well as a range of drinks. Very child-friendly - its always filled with kids running around on the weekends. There's a lake in the middle of the park. You'll be hard pressed to find a more lively and kid-friendly park in the area!

This is such a beautiful little park - another hidden gem in Lewisham. It was recently refurbished…read more- to quote the website A successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Board has enabled the restoration of the gardens and its built facilities. Works included the re-establishment of the original vistas from the Manor House, the introduction of a walled flower garden, the restoration of the lake and installation of a fountain. In addition the original ice-house has been restored and is open to the public on request. Other new features include a popular cafeteria, multi-sports ball court and tennis courts as well as a children's playground. It's truly lovely - great playground, a wonderful cafe that also sells handmade wooden toys, a farmer's market every first Sunday of the month and a lovely duckpond. Perfect for riding bikes and scooters. The cafe is situated right next to the playground so the grown ups can sip cappucino while watching the little uns on the swings, slides and climbing frames. Also recommend the crepes - yummy! I can't believe it's took me so long to find it. A real gem.

I stayed the night at Coulsdon Manor and I absolutely loved this little hotel from driving into it…read moreto sleeping on the comfortable bed. I know it is almost in the middle of nowhere which is a great thing if you are constantly running around London and stuck in an office for hours sat on your desk. This place seemed like a little get away and has activities from golf to the newly built health centre. The staff were great and helpful, much nicer than the moody London workers which is very refreshing. We had arrived thirty minutes before our check in and because they had to make sure the room was ready, we were welcomed with complimentary tea or coffee. Once our room was ready, we were ushered up the stairs and into the new corridor they just built. The lady to us that they have been doing some expansion and the room we were staying at was brand new! As we walked in, we were hit by the smell of paint but that's not something I would mark them down for in stars because as she said, it is new. The room however was magnificent for a country house hotel. The interior were perfectly matched to the theme of the room which was light and colour (did I just make up that theme?). There were a lot more complimentary tea, coffee, sugar, milk and even biscuits in the room. More than one would get at a Radisson Blue ! The bathroom was really nice; we had a shower and a bath (and sink and toilet of course). The only downside which I will not have them lose a star for is the creaking of the stair cases and the loud sound made by the windows in attempt to shut them. The latter they can do something about with I mentioned at check out but the age of the building can't be as it is an old building and old buildings make noises! I would recommend this place as a (cute) little getaway if you are a fan of peace and quiet and of course, golf! (I don't play golf but I love peace and quiet!) Happy holidays!

Originally built in 1850 for the Byron family, the Manor House has been tastefully restored to its…read moreformer glory. You will now discover a beautiful country house with a modern health club. The club offers plenty of classes as well as four tennis courts and four squash courts. A really friendly club at a great price.