Considering how long I've lived in the area and how often I've walked or cycled past, it is a…read moremiracle that I waited until today to have a swim in Serpentine Lido - on the hottest day of the year!! We arrived before noon and didn't have to queue - different story when I left around 2.30pm ... Compared to other lidos, this one's not spectacular, but I just love the fact that you have the opportunity to dip into the lake in the middle of Hyde Park. And I've never swum with geese and swans before. The water was a good temperature and still relatively clean (it can get covered in algae) - but nowhere near clear, but it's probably a good thing that you can't see the ground. I was glad my friend is a regular and expertly walked up the stairs past the changing rooms - best come with your swimsuit under your clothes, they are a bit yuckie and overcrowded (single cabins only, no communal nudity - we are in the Royal Borough after all). You end up on a terrace with a small kiosk and then have the choice to turn right into a lovely area with paddling pool which is inhabited mainly by families with young children. Or turn left and cross a bridge to the main water. The area closer to the lake is a bit meh and we were already too late to find a flat bit, let alone a sun lounger (mind you, I didn't hear any German accents, so all fair play). My first experience of sunbathing on a steep slope, even later arrivals had to make do with the tarmaced "beach". The (cold!) showers spray a gentle trickle of water, but I love the fact that everything here is just a little bit rubbish and hope it will never change. Perfect for a couple of hours, then make room for the next person.

I feel like I'm so much more British now that I've actually been here and swum in the lido!!!!…read moreHazahhhhh!!!! It's rated 5 because it's just something you need to do once. There aren't many days when it gets hot enough to actually jump in the water, but you should give it a go at some point! It's about £4.50 per person and the grassy part by the water fills up fast but you can also lay on the cement (sounds nice!), and there's also a back part with a playground that's nice, just not right on the water. I especially like that there's an entire area reserved for the swans. Good for them for standing up for themselves. You go swans.

All i can say is AMAZING. This is not like the typical gym's that i have been to it is really posh…read more Very clean and welcoming. The changing rooms are well kept and you are provided with towels and toiletries. And ladies not only does the changing rooms have blow dryers but also GHD hair straightners which was suprising. The changing rooms are linked to the sauna, showers and then the swimming pool. I usually just go swimming in the gym because the pool is the only one is london that has a low percentage of chlorine and is actually warm not freezing like most swimming pools. The swimming pool has about 6 lanes which is perfect for laps. Membership can be a little pricey but is worth it without a doubt.

I didn't read all the details about this place. I simply asked YELP for a spa nearby. I wanted a…read moremassage and facial. Silly me. I had no idea that this was a gym and that it was the Chelsea football club. As far as the spa services, both were five star. If only I had known beforehand that I could have used the other facilities as well. Pool, sauna, steam room, gym. It would have been great to have had a workout before my massage.

The Marshall Street Leisure Centre is a community gym, pool, and day spa owned by the Westminster…read moreCouncil. It recently re-opened after a major refurbishment. The 25m pool is stunning---a relic of Victorian leisure and is worth a quick glance even if you don't go for a dip. It's conveniently located on a side street, moments from Carnaby Street & Oxford Circus. As the complex is owned by the council, it is remarkably affordable...most memberships start in the 40 pound range without any sort of long-term contract or commitment. They also do day passes if you just want to drop in and use the pool. In the pricey world of London gyms this is really amazing value. However, the low price comes with some draw-backs and the centre doesn't draw the same posh crowd found at 3rd Space or the Oxford Street Virgin Active. Marshall Street can also be crazy busy after work. Try coming here at 7pm and you will queue a bit to get a treadmill or to the free weights (the free weight section is small with only 2 benches). That said, come on a Saturday or Sunday and the gym will be virtually empty! If you're looking for an affordable no-frills gym with central London's most stunning pool, The Marshall Street Leisure Centre needs to be on your sort-list.

For the gym: Staff is pleasant, nice equipment but for the love of God no one picks up after…read morethemselves here. Aren't we all adults? Re-rack your weights people.

The facility is always extremely clean with a friendly and positive atmosphere from the music to…read morethe trainers offering help throughout the gym floor. The pool, sauna, and steam room provide an invaluable benefit to the end of my workout and allow me to unwind after a long day. Wouldn't go anywhere else!

This place used to be about a 10 minute walk from my house. The Latchmere Leisure Centre offers a…read morerange of facilities from a gym to badminton courts, a swimming pool and fitness classes as well. I mostly used the swimming pool and hire the badminton courts a few times. To hire the courts, it's quite cheap, it might of changed now but it was around a tenner between two people for 2 hours. Not bad... It's usually quite quiet on a Sunday afternoon. The swimming pool is a really good size. However, the pool gets really busy with Mums and babies in the afternoon so I'd suggest going in the morning or the evening. I liked this place. It's got a nice family feel but isn't always hugely busy which is a nice change as most London gyms can be pretty heaving more of the time. A nice, cheap alternative to the bigger, corporate gyms...

They have a serious security issue which resulted in lost of customers' items from lockers numerous…read moretimes. Disappointingly, they decided to solve customers' requests by ignoring them. Very irresponsible management team. The swimming pool water is murky and because it's very popular with young children, you'd find pieces left behind to swim through. Half shower's locks broken, holes in partitioning walls. I tolerated it for a while just because I live nearby, now moved to a different leisure centre, different company, much happier, never stepped in Latchmere centre (or any DC centre) ever again.

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.

Solid 4 stars. I really enjoy coming here for a swim as they have 2 pools: one indoor and one…read moreoutdoor pool (both are 25m long). They're part of Better Health and so I use their pay-as-you-go membership. The biggest bonus is that this leisure centre is smack in Soho/Covent Garden and thus I can combine a visit here with lunch in Chinatown or I can meet up with a friend for coffee in Seven Dials.

Let's be honest here, i have not tried the sporting facilities here. I wish i could but instead i'm…read morevisiting the osteopath. I was in pain and one of my colleagues who comes here regularly told me they are great here. The osteopath who is taking care of me (Andrew) is really nice and does listen to you and try to distract you from the pain when manipulating your body. He has also been able to give me thorough advice and even email me further suggestions. Anyway, every time i go there, i am drawn to the big glass wall and stare at the outdoor swimming pool. I realised last week that there is also an indoor swimming pool! Generally speaking, the place looks clean and well maintained and all the members of staff i have spoken to are friendly. Hopefully i'll be able to check the facilities further soon and will update this review

Went here for a relax post-glastonbury, just turned up and paid £20 for a day pass to use…read morepool/sauna/steam room - it was a weekday so absolutely deserted and had the pool and facilities to ourselves for nearly the whole time. You get a towel but no robe for the £20. Changing rooms quite small and only one toilet but the pool area itself has loads of loungers and seats if it did get busy at all. Didn't go for any treatments or use the gym but would recommend the pool!

From the owner: Situated in the luxury 5 star Grange Holborn Hotel, the Holborn Health & Fitness Club offers the…read moreultimate in health, beauty and relaxation. Facilities include a state-of-the art gym with a range of cardiovascular and resistance equipment, multiple exercise classes, a dedicated free weights area and expert personal trainers on hand to provide supplementary health advice and one-to-one support. Luxury water-side facilities include a stunning 13m heated Greco-Roman style swimming pool, complete with sauna and steam room, which use the therapeutic and cosmetic benefits of heat to relax limbs, burn calories and invigorate skin. The newly incorporated Ajala Spa also has a sumptuous selection of holistic and beauty therapies to thoroughly refresh, relax, and revive. Let us develop a more youthful, balanced and energetic you!

I have been a member for over 14 years, and this place used to be amazing. Fair warning: the branch…read morehas actively been pushing members away for a little over a year to justify drastic changes driven by a shockingly unprofessional management at the top (up to the brand level). The club stopped paying Zumba licence, right before removing all music so they could slowly remove valuable classes and replace trained instructors with cheap in-house staff with basic knowledge. Exit cycling, swimming, Zumba, boxing and anything worth paying a premium membership. Now all you get is a few machines, one working toilet at best per changing room and some mediocre offering with extremely boring AI music (instructors who played their own music got either fined or fired). Pool is often broken and closed, with regular shortage of hot water in the changing rooms. All the best instructors have left by now. The club has fallen so badly it's made it to the newspaper. If you are looking for anything else than jogging on a few treademills for a very high price, look elsewhere.

This is a lovely Virgin gym. I especially like that the freeweights are kept separately to the…read morecardio machines etc. The pool feels a little like a tin can - so they lose points for that, but the jacuzzi is huge and deserves recognition! Very lush changing rooms and they come with little tvs to entertain!