London activities

Antiques Hunting
Scour the markets, especially in Covent Garden and the Saturday Market along Portobello Road.

Art Galleries
See London Attractions

Boating
Richmond Bridge Boathouse
Richmond
Telephone:020 8948 8270

 

Bowling
Outdoor bowls is a popular British sport. There is a bowling green in Hyde Park which is fun to play or to spectate.

Ten pin bowling can also be enjoyed at:
All Star Lanes
Victoria House
Bloomsbury
Telephone: 020 7025 2676

All Star Lanes
95 Brick Lane
Central London
020 7426 9200

Cricket
Lords Cricket Ground
St John’s Wood Road
St John’s Wood
020-7289-1611

Horse Racing

Watch flat racing and jump racing at these top race courses and have a flutter with the bookies.

Kempton Park Race Course
Staines Road
Middlesex
London
TW16 5AQ

Sandown Park Race Course
Esher
Portsmouth Road
Surrey
London
KT10 9AJ

 

Ice Skating

Lee Valley Ice Center
Lea Bridge Rd
Leyton
London
E10 7QL

Jogging
There are many places for exercising and jogging in London’s many green parks and along the Thames Embankment.

Riding/Polo
Horse lovers can enjoy being part of the Polo set at the Ham Polo Club. Matches take place every Sunday at 2pm from May to September.

Swimming
Hyde Park is home to the Lansbury Lido which is open to the public. This public open-air swimming pool was built in 1930.

Tennis
Hyde Park has public tennis courts, or visit the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Church Road, Wimbledon.

Walking
There are plenty of places to enjoy walking in and around London. The Embankment has a wide pavement promenade with lovely views. The City Parks all offer excellent walking paths away from traffic.