Ok so I went here to play Racquetball, and it's a nice place…read more There's plenty of parking space and the staff are lovely. They have a bar, so if you want some drinks after you play then it's great for that. This place shuts at 10, which is super handy because my friend I play with often finishes work late. On the flip side it's slightly more costly than my local place, and the facilities in the changing rooms aren't as good. They seem slightly dated and there's tiny saunas which didn't really seem to be doing much. There's something refreshing about going for a sweat after a game and this didn't really do much which was a shame! They do have several rooms for squash and a small viewing area, though it's not very big or good for sitting, if you needed a viewing area. Briefly went in the gym and it looked alright, fairly modern if small! The outside area with dry ski slope and obstacle course in the trees is what I want to try out!

This is the place to go if things are getting you down. You can't help but think...'oh my, life is…read moregood'...when you wander around here for a bit. It is also the ideal place to go for a summer picnic, a spot of deer watching and some quality time with your ipod. The woodland gardens are a hidden treat, the sort of place that im sure fairies MUST reside in.. It is truly magical and breath-taking. Oh Bushy Park, i love you.

Bushy Park is my local, so I know it well. In the warmer months I grab my bike and tool around the…read morepath that links around it. Listening to my i-pod, passing deer grazing, watching people whose activities range from the idle lying in the grass, to the Kenyans running team who live near by and train here for marathons; you can't get much better then this. As parks go, it is big, but doesn't seem overwhelming. I can cycle around it in just over an hour. One of my favourite things to do is visit the almost secret woodland gardens within the park, which are towards the Hampton entrance. The Willow Plantation and Waterhouse Woodland gardens are particularly lovely, with little ponds and streams. Note that you can't bring dogs into these gardens. The rest of the park is a fantastic place for dogs though. It is also my dog's favourite park by the way. Do remember to keep them away from the deer - the autumn months are when the stags start fighting, and you really don't want you or your dog to be walking near them. There are plenty of sports sections within the park as well. There are two cricket grounds, on either side of the park, and a couple of areas that are designated for footie or rugby. There is a great kids section as well, this is where the only toilets in the park are. I wish there were more here!

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!

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.

Hey Gang, What a smashing crowd of followers for the Covered in Ska's band not a sign of trouble…read moreand they were really enjoying themselves, they can all come back any time at all a truly great night , can't wait for their next couple of gig's at the Workies, it's been a fabulous evening,cheers George

Canoeing or Rowing down the river you get a completely different aspect of this beautiful area of…read moreLondon. It is really relaxing and fun, as long as you don't fall in. That does't happen too often though- a group of 15 of us went canoeing every week for 3 months and I was the only one to end upm swimming. It was freezing and dirty but I suppose the experience is fun to look back on and was very funny for everyone else at the time. This canoe centre imakes it very easy to hire equipment and also offers good courses and tuition. The location is aso in a really nice part of the river.

The objects of the Club are to afford to its Members the means of social intercourse, mutual…read morehelpfulness, mental and moral improvement, and rational recreation. "We are actively seeking new members at the moment and it would be good to see you here. Please call in and have a look round. At present we have a promotional offer of 3 months membership for £7. You need the signature of only one existing member for this and if you call in and chat with some of us we should be able to supply that. After that full membership is £55 for a year or £30 for seniors or students. A membership aplication form can be found on the club site http://www.twickenhamclub.co.uk