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 Leisure Zone
London Bridge may not be the first place that springs to mind when you are looking for somewhere to let off steam, get fit or take up a new sport. But appearences can be deceptive. Tucked away under archways or beneath walkways you will find a surprising number of sports and health clubs that offer everything from regular gym memberships to corporate days out.
Take a look at our selection of health, sports and leisure clubs below.
The Arch
The Arch is one of only a handful of purpose made climbing centres in London. The centre boasts a dedicated bouldering wall set in the atmospheric railway arches beneath London Bridge station and is set to be the destination for climbers across Central and South London. The specialist team offer tuition and supervision while creating a welcoming atmosphere for both experts and newcomers.
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Boules at Hay's Galleria
Balls Brothers in Hay's Galleria boasts the only permanent boules pitch in London Bridge and the City of London. The pitch is covered so is ideal for entertaining friends or colleagues for parties of 20 to 100 guests throughout the year. Drinks & buffet parties on the terrace or dinner in the restaurant can be organised on request. Prior booking is essential for this popular game.
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Fitness First (Cottons Centre and London Bridge Street)
This well established international health and fitness chain have two locations in London Bridge, one beneath the Cottons Centre in London Bridge City and one adjacent to the entrance of London Bridge station, just a astone's throw from the London Bridge Hotel. Free one-day guest memberships are available for people to go along and try out the facilities while guests at the London Bridge Hotel are also offered free membership for the duration of their stay.
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Gleason's Boxing Gym
The noble art has strong historic links in London. Some of the older, well-known gyms may have closed down but others continue to ensure that new generations have a place to train and learn skills while providing one of the best fitness regimes available. Gleasons offers a refreshing environment where professionals, amateurs, white collar fighters and keep fit enthusiasts can all train together.
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Studio 74
While Pilates is well established in the UK, the lesser known Gyrotonic system is gaining polularity world-wide. The Gyrotonic® system uses equipment designed around the human body utilising weights, pulleys and wheels to create a wide range of spherical movement which articulates and mobilises the joints while strengthening the body's core musculature. Both are available at Studio 74 where expert teachers and a warm and welcoming environment ensure a loyal clientele.
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thirtysevendegrees
Set in the reassuringly plush surroundings of the More London estate, thirtysevendegrees is a health and fitness club of the highest standards. Located adjacent to City Hall and facing Tower Bridge, the facility boasts a stunning 5,000 sq ft gym, 20m pool, indoor golf centre, hair and beauty clinic, medical centre and a whole host of exclusive activities and services.
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Tanner Street Public Tennis Courts
As the name suggests, Tanner Street Tennis Courts are indeed open to the public. They are provided by Southwark Council and are free to use on a 'turn up and play' basis. So as long as you are prepared to wait your turn during busy post-Wimbledon, summer periods then take your racquet and balls down to the corner of Bermondsey Street and tanner Street. As the courts are open all-year during daylight hours they can be a great place to get some excersise during a lunch break outside of the tennis season.
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Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre
The Tokei martial arts training and fitness centre was formed in 1975 as a martial arts centre for the local community offering judo and karate classes to local youth. Since then the centre has moved location several times and developed into London's leading centre for martial arts, and the only purpose built martial arts training centre in the country. Non-contact, fitness orientated courses in yoga, pilates and aerobics ensure that there is something for everyone at Tokei.
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Topnotch Fitness
Built into the railway arches along St Thomas Street, Topnotch is a popular member's fitness club that offers an impressive gym and a good range of classes for those who thrive on group excersise. Yoga and personal training are also popular, as is the elegant swimming pool.
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Tower Paintball
Where better to hone your paintballing skills than the labyrinth of Victorian tunnels beneath London Bridge station? Whether it's a special occasion, corporate event or just a fun day out with a group of friends, Tower Paintball offers new, state-of-the-art equipment and expert staff, all within just a couple of minutes walk from London Bridge station.
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Yoga @ Globe House (currently at the Tanneries)
Globe House on the corner of Bermondsey Street and Crucifix Lane is a collective of experienced Yoga instructors who offer a mixed range of classes for all standards. The building itself is currently being renovated so a temporary home has been found in the Tanneries (entrance beside 20 Crucifix Lane SE1 - press buzzer no.8 and follow the signs).
Click here for contact details.
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