Pleased to be the first to review! Rabble's philosophy is that exercise should be fun, so their…read moregames are throwbacks to childhood and the playground (British Bulldogs, Dodgeball, all variations of Tag, Frisbee, Robin Hood, Zombie Hunt) and the equipment involves bouncy balls, Nerf guns, foam javelins, and (at one point) and inflatable banana. I once tracked a game with GPS and ran 5k within one session. They're reasonably priced - I've bought two £50 packages, each of which covers 10 games to be used anytime - and switch between North, South, and City; once a month is an epic North vs South playoff. Before you think this is like BMF but with "childish" games, come check out a session. Everyone enjoys themselves all the time. (Compare the smiling faces of Rabblers to the scowls of any other fitness group.) Charlotte & Rosemary, who run the sessions, are encouraging and playful themselves and never want anyone to have a bad time; there are no sore losers in Rabble! It's just the right amount of competitive for those who can't dedicate so much time and energy to playing an amateur sport, and while you'll be missed if you don't show up, the team won't lose because you're not there as teams are semi-randomly assigned at the start of each session. The question remains: do you run faster when you're chasing or being chased?? Either way, I've definitely improved my fitness over the past year with this gang and had a blast to boot. All sessions end with a trip to the pub for drinks (weeknights) or lunch (weekends). It's a great crowd!

Rabble makes me sad that I don't live in London right now…read more Rabble is absolutely great, the team are fantastic, and it's just so easy to meet people and enjoy exercise. There are a lot of throwbacks to your time on the playground, and it actually is super fun- when I first went it wasn't when I was converted to gym-bunniness either. It's outdoors, so it's as fresh as you can get for London, and gosh does it make you competitive! I don't know if it's because it's team games where you're against others, or because you refuse to be out of breath and lose at a game in your twenties that you won so much in first school, but it works! Make sure you take enough water, especially if it's hot.

Nestled beside the Thames between Richmond and Bushy you'll have a lovely time at The Lensbury,…read more Ours was a company meeting, and the venue served that purpose nicely as well. The rooms were "cosy" so plan on spending more time in the common spaces or nearby in town. Breakfast was varied although some colleagues wanted more. What're you gonna do? The other meals were apparently good, as I talked to others who enjoyed dinner immensely. The proximity to town is nice for the perfect-length pre/post-dinner walks, and Thames Path being just behind the hotel ok allows for runs or strolls as far as you want to go. A little farther north or south will put you in two of Greater London's best parks. If you want to stay on-grounds to raise your heart rate, the exercise facility is one people pay high monthly rates to join. The pool is perfect and spacious, and you'll have all manner of what you'd expect to workout otherwise. I'm sure the grounds would be lovely in summer months, but you'll still have space to spread out indoors. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we'd enjoy our rumored return next year if it materializes.

I just love this place, they made the room availble by 11am, was upgraded to one of their superior…read moresuites, spent a relaxing 3 hours in their very well equipped fitness centre, finishing off with swim in their very clean and warm pool, followed by a sauna and steam session. Energy replacement courtesy of fresh fruit juices and home-made yoghurt, honey and granola. PS: did I say I loved this place!

Played here as a guest recently. Very friendly club. I love the US Open style hard courts. Really…read morenice to play on.

Nice, relatively small, local tennis club. The 10 hard surface courts are well maintained and there…read moreare almost always some available to play on, apart from on the sunniest weekend days when the club gets quite busy. You can have group or private professional coaching and in the school holidays there are also lots of children's courses. There's always plenty gong on and there is a real community spirit, particularly with the ladies' tennis group which meets on a weekly basis for friendly games. There are also bridge games and other activities in the little clubhouse. A great way to get to know more people from the local community and play some good tennis too!

ive been to many boxing gyms over the years and this is the best one by far!…read morestaff are so friendly and great with the ladies.My son also goes to the junior lessons and loves it!! there is such a positive vibe around the gym and everyone here is like on big family 5 stars!!

From the owner: Boxing class for all levels, beginners to pro boxers. We…read morehave Junior classes, Teens, Late Teens, Adults, Competitive as well as our popular Womens class. Great atmosphere, fun & energetic, not intimidating in the slightest, that we can promise! Come down for a FREE Taster session & check us out! Contact us today to arrange.

Attended a PR event here recently to taste and learn about Argentinian wine makers Terrazas de los…read moreAndes and sister vineyard Cheval de los Andes - grown just in the foothills on the Argentina side of the Andes mountains. The tasting took place in half of the main clubhouse, under a canopy of mature grape vines bearing fruit! I imagine this would be a beautiful venue for weddings or special events. This restaurant and bar area has glass down both sides overlooking each of the polo fields. Amazing wine was paired with a polo theme, hence the Polo Club setting, before a barbeque put on by Gaucho restaurants to showcase Argentinian food. What a great afternoon! As I chowed down on sublime steak and salads my fellow guests and I watched polo prowess unfurl before us. The venue isn't easy to find as there's not much public transport after Richmond, but it's well worth the trouble to get there. Would love to go back on a sunny Saturday next summer and lounge about like I should be there all the time!

On a sunny Sunday afternoon there's nothing better than driving down here and having a picnic on…read morethe grass while you watch the polo. There's a really friendly atmosphere and it's a great sport to watch - just be prepared to duck a ball occasionally! I think admission is still 10 pounds per car and 2 pounds per pedestrian, making it a great value day out in London.

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.

The sports' club on the grounds of the National Physical Laboratories in Teddington (for that's…read morewhat NPL stands for) isn't just for sports. It's also a live music venue, and a real ale establishment besides. If you don't know where it is, you might struggle to find it, especially with the extensive works currently taking place on the NPL campus (which is large). It's right at the back - if you're walking in, you'll walk a good half mile from the entrance to the campus and the door of the club (at the moment, anyway). There is a small car park in front of the club. Once you're there, though, especially if you're there for a gig, you'll be glad you made the effort. There are several ales available, and as you might expect from a sports club, the prices are very reasonable. Food is normally available, but often not on party or gig nights. There is a function room and a gig room, complete with stage. They do charge for their gigs, but not a fortune (I've seen the Strawbs and friends there). Service is efficient and quick, and the ale is kept well. The staff are friendly, and the décor is far nicer (and cleaner) than you often find in sports' clubs - this is partly because the roof is raked, not flat, so the room has a much roomier feel. There is a pool room as well (though this is often used a green room for performers on gig nights). The loos are clean and large. I like coming here for gigs - and it's local to me, and I can soak up the genius coming from the NPL campus.

The Club now has over 1000 members of which 200 are juniors. The Club caters for Badminton,…read moreCricket, Cycling, Football, Netball, Rugby, Squash, Table Tennis and Tennis and about 700 of its members are actively involved in one or other of these sports. From its inception it has been the aim of Old Actonians to provide varied sports to as high a standard as possible on the best facilities that we can afford. Facilities for Hire Our club has facilities to hire for social functions, such as weddings, parties, etc. as well as the hire of sports facilities. The options and their descriptions are listed below. Pavilion Hall This hall is suitable for gatherings of 100 to 200 people in size. We hold wedding receptions, birthday parties (21+), dinners, meetings and many other events here. There is a stage for entertainers to use or to present meetings from. A bar is to one side of the hall and there is a small catering area on the opposite side to the bar. Ask for Eric (bar manager) We have an in house catering service available, if required. A range of catering options are available from finger buffet to sit down waitress served meal. Menus are available for viewing when you visit the club. Sports Bar Our largest bar is available for hire. It was re-built and refurbished with the lounge bar in June 1999 and provides a nice setting looking out onto our playing fields. Playing Fields We hire out our sports fields for field sports (cricket, football, rugby), but we also hire them out for corporate fun days. We hire out to schools/universities as well. Tennis Courts and Squash Courts We can hire out our courts for corporate/organisation competitions. There are 3 tennis and 3 squash courts. Tarmaced Court Our tarmaced court is suitable for 5-a-side football and netball use. This can be hired out for corporate/organisation competitions. Five-a-side Football Pitch We can hire out our Five-a-side football green for competitions.

Big fan, found the club on Meetup for Sunday squash session and joined the club to play on regular…read morebasis. Friendly members and staff, feels a bit like a community after a few times there. Place welcomes tennis,rugby, soccer?, badminton, table tennis, cricket and some others ? They have quite a massive club house with lots of snacks and beers available along with couches and massive screens for sports events. Facilities are simple and on point for games all year round. Recommend it to any sports fanatics looking to join. Plus it is minutes away from acton town tube

Richmond Golf Course Ok guys. I seldom write reviews but if…read moreyou are anywhere near London and consider yourself a real golfer, you gotta go play Richmond Golf Club! This is the way God meant golf to be played. A well maintained parkland course, RGC is a superior layout. Rather than attempting to build something for which the land was not designed, RGB makes near perfect use of the topography and tests any golfer of any level. As a 4 handicap I played the back tees and found that while the par fives are all reachable, the par threes, six of them, are all you can eat. The 209 yard twelfth is a remarkable hole. Go play!