Your Guide to Physical Activity in Richmond

Physical
activity
Act now:
be healthy
It’s easier than you think
YOUR GUIDE TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN RICHMOND UPON THAMES
”Getting more active has
helped me to sleep better
which in turn has given
me lots more energy.
Just a 30 minute walk
to work every day has
completely changed my
life for the better.”
2 GREEN EXERCISE
6 SPORTING
ACTIVITY & CLUBS
7 FITNESS CENTRES
& SWIMMING
POOLS
10 DANCE CLASSES
12 FITNESS &
WELLBEING
CLASSES
16 USEFUL CONTACTS
KEY
£
<£30 a month or
<£5 per class
££ £30-£59 a month or
£5-£9.99 per class
£££ £60+ a month or
£10+ per class
Detailed instructor
checks have not been
undertaken as part of
this guide. Please check
with the venue if you
would like full
qualification details.
Why be active?
Benefits of physical
activity
Participating in regular physical
activity can halve your risk of
developing many chronic
illnesses and even substantially
reduces your risk of premature
death.
If this isn’t enough to convince
you that being active is a good
move to make, maybe some of
the other benefits will persuade
you? You may have heard
them all before but here are
some of them again just in
case you’ve forgotten:
• Makes you feel happy
• Helps you to maintain
a healthy weight
• Reduces stress
• Increases confidence
• Reduces high blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of diabetes
• Strengthens your bones to
prevent fractures
• Reduces lower back and
joint pain
• Helps you to sleep better
• Reduces the risk of heart
disease, stroke and kidney
disease
• Reduces your overall risk
of cancer
Don’t worry if you’ve missed
out on all these benefits for
years, it’s never too late to get
active and start experiencing the
benefits of leading an active life.
Physical Activity in Richmond
Aim for five a week
To experience the health
benefits of being physically
active the recommended target
for adults is a minimum of 30
minutes of moderate intensity
aerobic activity on at least five
days a week or 20 minutes of
vigorous intensity aerobic activity
on at least three days a week.
You can also break down the 30
minutes into three ten-minute
bursts of activity.
Once you get into it, you might
even want to exceed the target
as the more exercise you do
the more benefits there are to
your health.
How do I measure
activity intensity
Moderate and vigorous
intensity activities will differ for
individuals depending on their
fitness level. You should be
aiming for activities that
increase your heart rate and
breathing: about 5 or 6 on
an intensity state of 0-10.
As your fitness increases, the
activities that are moderate
intensity for you will change
Use the scale on this page to
judge how you feel when
taking part in an activity, but
don’t forget to refer back to
the scale when the activities
start to feel easier.
Including physical activity as part of your everyday life is
a great way to keep your heart healthy. If you’re not
travelling too far, walking is the best form of transport.
For those slightly longer local journeys, cycling is a cheap
and quick way to get about town. Why not give it a try
and see how you feel?
0 = SITTING
Everyday activity
Here are some simple ideas to
help you, but you can come up
with some of your own to fit
with your lifestyle:
• Take the stairs instead of
the lift
• Get off the bus three
stops earlier and walk
the rest of the way
• Walk to the local shops
• Gardening
• Cycle to and from work
• DIY tasks around the home
• Take the dog for a walk
• Get the vacuum out or
clean the windows
1 = VERY GENTLE ACTIVITY
2 = VERY GENTLE ACTIVITY
3 = GENTLE ACTIVITY
4 = GENTLE ACTIVITY
Noticeable increase in
heart rate and breathing
5 = MODERATE INTENSITY
6 = MODERATE INTENSITY
Large increase in heart
rate and breathing
7 = VIGOROUS INTENSITY
8 = VIGOROUS INTENSITY
9 = VERY VIGOROUS
INTENSITY
10 = ALL OUT MAXIMUM
EFFORT
• Get you heart beating with
a brisk walk
• Sweat away stress by
taking up a sport
• Spend quality time with the
children or grandchildren
playing games in the park
• Beat the bulge with a
workout at your local gym
• Brighten your mood at a
salsa dancing session
USEFUL INFORMATION
Visit ww.tfl.gov.uk for useful tips on walking and cycling in London, or
find out the distance and calories burned for walking from one place to
another at www.gmap-pedometer.com
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Green exercise
Your borough offers a friendly, safe and green
environment that makes being more active just that little
bit easier to achieve. You don’t have to join a gym if it
isn’t your thing. Why not use your local green space to
get the benefits of physical activity and fresh air?
The best part of green exercise
is that it doesn’t have to cost
the earth! From conservation
groups to playing rounders in
the park, there are plenty of
activities you can do for free.
If you want more structure to
your physical activity there are
several organised walks and
fitness classes taking place in
parks and green spaces across
the borough.
ALPHA ROAD GARDENS
Alpha Road, Hampton
Activities: Recreational
walking
(not suitable for ball games)
Access: EV
Here are some simple
ideas tor things to do
in the parks:
BARNES COMMON
Vine Road, Barnes
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches
• Ride your bike through
the park
• Organise a group game
of football or cricket
• Hire a rowing boat on the
Thames for a fun day out
• Organise a nature trail or
go orienteering
• Stroll along the Thames
towpath
• Go horse riding
• Play boules or skittles
BARN ELMS
Rocks Lane, Barnes
Activities: Sporting pitches,
fishing
Access: restricted EV
BARNES GREEN
Church Road, Barnes
Activities: Recreational
walking, Active Healthy Mind
(low impact cardio fitness)
Access: E
You can also get more active at the same time as helping
the natural environment in your area. Visit
www.swlen.org.uk or call 020 8892 0590 to find out
more about conservation volunteering opportunities
from planting trees to trimming hedges.
Green spaces can be accessed by all but some are more
wheelchair and buggy friendly and these have been
indicated with a E.
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Physical Activity in Richmond
BROOM ROAD RECREATION
GROUND
Trowlock Way, Teddington
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches, tennis courts,
fitness boot camp for women
Access: EV
BUSHY PARK
Teddington
Activities: Nordic walking
health walks, horse riding,
sports activities, cycling,
conditioning workouts,
running, companion cycling
(special needs)
Access: EV
www.royalparks.org.uk/
bushypark
Tel: 0300 061 2250
CAMBRIDGE GARDENS
Clevedon Road, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational
walking, tennis courts
Access: EV
CARLISLE PARK
Wensleydale Road, Hampton
Activities: Recreational
walking, health walks, sports
pitches, tennis courts,
bowling green
Access: EV
CASTELNAU RECREATION
GROUND
Barnes Avenue, Barnes
Activities: Recreational
walking, ball games area,
sport point fitness equipment
Access: E
CRANE PARK
Along River Crane,
Whitton/Twickenham
Activities: Recreational
walking, health walks,
cycle track
Access: E
CRANEFORD WAY RECREATION
GROUND
Craneford Way, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational
walking, ball games area
GRIMWOOD ROAD OPEN SPACE
Grimwood Road, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking,
(No ball games allowed)
Access: EV
GROVE GARDENS
Grove Gardens, Teddington
Activities: Recreational walking,
bowling green
Access: E
HAM AVENUE AND THE COPSE
Sandy Lane, Ham
Activities: Recreational walking,
horse riding
HATHEROP PARK
Broad Lane/Hatherop Road,
Hampton
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches, fit point fitness
equipment
Access: E
HEATHFIELD RECREATION
GROUND
Powdermill Lane, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking,
fresh air fitness equipment,
ball games area
Access: E
HOLLY ROAD GARDEN OF REST
Holly Road, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking
Access: E
HOLLY ROAD REC
School Lane/Holly Road,
Hampton
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches, running track
Access: E
HOUNSLOW HEATH OPEN SPACE
Hanworth Road, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking,
ball games area
JUBILEE GARDENS
Mortlake High Street, Mortlake
Activities: Recreational walking
Access: E
KEW GREEN
Kew Road, Kew
Activities: Recreational walking,
cricket, sports pitch
Access: E
HAM COMMON
Upper Ham Road, Ham
Activities: Recreational walking,
horse track, sports pitch,
Nordic walking
HAM LANDS
Riverside Drive, Ham
Activities: Recreational walking,
horse riding (North side only,
riders must keep to designated
horse tracks)
HAM VILLAGE GREEN
Ham Street, Ham
Activities: Recreational walking,
ball games area
Access: E
HAMPTON COMMON
Buckingham Road, Hampton
Activities: Recreational walking,
fresh air fitness equipment,
BMX track
Access: E
“Weekends with the kids are much more fun now we
spend half our day playing games in the local park.”
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KING GEORGE’S FIELD
Ham Street, Ham
Activities: Recreational walking,
cricket, sports pitches, tennis
courts
Access: restricted E
KING’S FIELD
Church Grove, Hampton Wick
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches, tennis courts,
skate park
Access: restricted E
KNELLER GARDENS
Meadway, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches, fitness boot
camp for women, fit point,
tennis courts
Access: E
LONSDALE (LEG 0’ MUTTON)
RESERVOIR AND PLANTATION
Lonsdale Road, Barnes
Activities: Recreational walking
MANOR ROAD RECREATION
GROUND
Manor Road, Teddington
Activities: Recreational walking
Access: E
MARBLE HILL PARK
Richmond Road, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports activities, tennis courts,
boot camps, body conditioning
Access: EV
Tel: 07825 680 709
MOORMEAD & BANDY
RECREATION GROUNDS
Moormead Road, St Margarets
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches, tennis courts,
bootcamp
Access: E
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MORTLAKE GREEN
Sheen Lane, Mortlake
Activities: Recreational walking,
basketball area
Access: E
OAK AVENUE NATURE RESERVE
Oak Avenue, Hampton
Activities: Recreational walking,
horse riding (Riders must keep
to designated horse tracks)
MULLINS PATH OPEN SPACE
Mullins Path, Mortlake
Activities: Recreational walking
OLD DEER PARK
187 Kew Road, Richmond
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches, tennis courts,
British Military Training (varied
outdoor training)
Access: E
MURRAY PARK
Kneller Road, Whitton
Activities: Recreational walking,
ball games area
Access: E
NORTH SHEEN RECREATION
GROUND
Dancer Road, Richmond
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches, running track,
ball games area, basketball
Access: E
NURSERY GREEN
The Avenue, Hampton
Activities: Recreational walking,
ball games area
Access: E
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ORLEANS GARDENS
Riverside, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking,
Active Healthy Mind (low
impact cardio fitness)
Access: E
ORLEANS HOUSE GARDENS
Riverside, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking
PAGE’S GREEN
Victors Drive, Hampton
Activities: Recreational walking
Access: E
PALEWELL COMMON
Palewell Common Drive,
East Sheen
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches, tennis courts,
petanque piste, pitch and putt
Access: EV
PANTILE BRIDGE
Uxbridge Road, Hampton
Activities: Recreational walking
Access: E
PARTRIDGE GREEN
Oak Avenue, Hampton
Activities: Recreational walking
Access: E
PESTHOUSE COMMON
Queens Road, Richmond
Activities: Recreational walking
RADNOR GARDENS
Cross Deep, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking,
bowling green, fishing
Access: E
RALEIGH ROAD RECREATION
GROUND
Windham Road, Richmond
Activities: Recreational walking,
ball games area
Access: E
RICHMOND GREEN
The Green, Richmond
Activities: Recreational walking,
health walks, cricket
Access: E
RICHMOND PARK
Richmond and surrounding areas
Activities: Nordic walking,
sports activities, health walks,
horse riding, cycling,
conditioning workout, running,
boot camps, outdoor fitness
Access: EV
www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/
richmond-park
020 8948 3209
RIVER THAMES GARDENS
Thames Street
Hampton Court Road, Hampton
Activities: Recreational walking
Access: EV
THE RIVERSIDE
Richmond to Teddington Lock
Activities: Recreational walking,
cycling
Access: E
ROCKS LANE RECREATION
GROUND
Rocks Lane, Barnes
Activities: Recreational walking,
tennis courts
Access: E
TWICKENHAM GREEN
The Green, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking,
cricket, ball games area
Access: E
SANDY LANE RECREATION
GROUND
Sandy Lane, Ham
Activities: Recreational walking
Access: E
SHEEN COMMON
Fife Road, East Sheen
Activities: Recreational walking,
sports pitches, tennis courts,
bowling green
Access: E
TANGIER GREEN
Tangier Road, East Sheen
Activities: Recreational walking
TERRACE FIELD
Petersham Road, Richmond
Activities: Recreational walking
TERRACE GARDENS
Petersham Road/Richmond Hill,
Richmond
Activities: Recreational walking
Access: EV
UDNEY HALL GARDENS
Kingston Road, Teddington
Activities: Recreational walking
Access: E
VINE ROAD RECREATION
GROUND
Vine Road, Barnes
Activities: Recreational walking,
ball games area, bowling green
Access: EV
WALKING FOR HEALTH
RICHMOND HEALTH WALKS
GROUP
Tel: 020 7339 8835
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/
walkfinder/london/richmondhe
althwalks
WESTERLEY WARE
Waterloo Place, Kew
Activities: Recreational walking,
ball games area, tennis courts
YORK HOUSE GARDENS
York Street, Twickenham
Activities: Recreational walking,
tennis courts
Access: Restricted E
For free Fitness in the Park
www.richmond.gov.uk/fitness_in_parks.htm
Some of the activities in the Parks have an additional cost,
visit: www.richmond.gov.uk/parks_and_open_spaces or call
0845 6122 660 for more details.
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Sporting activity & clubs
If you want to try something new or return to a sport you
have played in the past, there are many different sports
clubs and organisations throughout the borough. Whatever
sporting activity takes your fancy, you’ll find it here.
”Dragon boating for
beginners is so much
more than a good
workout. It’s great fun
and very sociable.”
There are over 200 voluntary
sports clubs in the borough. If
you want to get back into
sport or are looking to take
part for the first time the
Sports Development Team at
Richmond Council can point
you in the right direction. They
have information on all the
clubs from recreational to
competitive sports, and can
match you up with an
activity to suit your
ability and fitness level.
Some of the sporting activities
available in Richmond upon Thames
Angling
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Bowls
Canoeing
Climbing
Cricket
Croquet
Cycling
Dragon boating
Fencing
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Handball
Hockey
Horse riding
Martial arts
Netball
Paragliding
Polo
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Shooting
Skiffing
Squash
Swimming
Table tennis
Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball
USEFUL INFORMATION
Contact the Sports Development Team on 020 8831 6133
or email: leisure@richmond.gov.uk
Visit www.richmond.gov.uk/sports_development ;
www.sportrichmond.com to find out more about
voluntary sports clubs across the borough.
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DO YOU HAVE
A DISABILITY?
Richmond Inclusive Sport
and Exercise (RISE) is a
physical activity scheme
co-ordinated by the
Sports Development
team that promotes
sports activities in the
borough for people of all
ages with a disability.
Contact the Sports
Development Team to
find out more about the
activities on offer:
www.richmond.
gov.uk/rise
Fitness centres
& swimming pools
The thought of muscle bound men pumping iron and
ladies in lycra can make going to a gym for the first
time a scary experience.
In reality most gyms are full of everyday people of all
shapes and sizes trying to keep fit and healthy. Friendly
instructors can help to motivate you to achieve your
fitness goals.
Where can I participate?
From small charitable gyms to
large commercial ones, the
borough has something to suit
everyone who wants to take to
a cross-trainer or tone up with
weights. If sweating in a gym
full of equipment isn’t your
idea of fun maybe a refreshing
swim in one of the borough’s
pools will be your route to a
more active life.
BARNES VILLAGE COMMUNITY
CENTRE
The Green, Church Road,
Barnes, SW13 9HE
Tel: 020 8876 2377
www.barnesvillage.com
Activities: Pilates, yoga, tai chi,
gyrokinesis, chair exercise
Cost: £
Access: EV
Additional info: Membership
required
CAMBRIAN COMMUNITY GYM
Grove Road, Richmond,
TW10 6SN
Tel: 020 8332 1102
www.cambriancentre.org/gym
Activities: Gym, fitness and
wellbeing classes, dance
classes
Cost: £
Access: EV
CANNONS HEALTH CLUB
Richmond Athletic Ground,
Kew Foot Road, TW9 2SS
Tel: 020 3432 2423
www.nuffieldhealth.com/gyms
Activities: Gym fitness and
wellbeing classes, squash
Cost: ££
Access: V
Additional info: Membership
required
CEDARS HEALTH & LEISURE
CLUB
144-150 Richmond Hill,
Richmond, TW10 6RW
Tel: 08448559139
www.cedarshealthclub.com
Activities: Gym, fitness and
wellbeing classes, swimming
pool
Cost: £££
Access: V
CURVES
77-81 Station Road, Hampton,
TW12 2BJ
Tel: 020 3068 0077
www.curves.com
Activities: Women only gym
Cost: ££
Access: EV
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CURVES
2-4 Heath Road, Twickenham,
TW1 4BZ
Tel: 020 8538 9922
www.curves.com
Activities: Women only gym
Cost: ££
Access: V
CURVES
48 Sheen Lane, London,
SW14 8LP
Tel: 020 8876 1839
www.curves.com
Activities: Women only gym
Cost: ££
DAVID LLOYD CLUB
Staines Road, Hampton,
TW2 5JD
Tel: 0845 125 7145
www.davidlloyd.co.uk/home/
clubs/hampton
Activities: Gym, fitness and
wellbeing classes, swimming
pool, hydrotherapy pool,
badminton, tennis, squash, golf
Cost: £££
Access: EV
Additional info: Membership
required
FITNESS FIRST
20-28 Broad Street, Teddington,
TW11 8QZ
Tel: 020 8614 6650
www.fitnessfirst.co.uk
Activities: Gym, fitness and
wellbeing classes
Cost: ££
Access: E
HAMPTON POOL AND GYM
High Street, Hampton,
TW12 2ST
Tel: 020 8255 1116
www.hamptonpool.co.uk
Activities: Gym, fitness and
wellbeing classes, outdoor
swimming pool
Cost: ££
Access: EV
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LENSBURY CLUB
Broom Road, Teddington,
TW11 9NU
Tel: 020 8614 6420
www.lensbury.com
Activities: Gym, fitness and
wellbeing classes, swimming
pool, tennis, squash, golf,
kayaking, sailing
Cost: £££
Access: EV
NUFFIELD HEALTH &
WELLBEING
Stoop Memorial Ground,
Langhorn Drive, Twickenham,
TW2 7SX
Tel: 0865 6196000
www.nuffieldhealth.com/
gyms/twickenham
Activities: Gym, fitness
and wellbeing classes,
swimming pool, squash
Cost: ££
Access: V
Additional info:
Membership required
POOLS ON THE PARK
Old Deer Park, Richmond,
TW9 2SF
Tel: 020 8940 0561
www.springhealth.net
Activities: Gym, fitness and
wellbeing classes, indoor and
outdoor swimming pool, tennis
Cost: ££
Access: EV
RICHMOND HILL HEALTH CLUB
19 Lewis Road, Richmond,
TW10 6SA
Tel: 020 8948 5523
www.richmondhillhealthclub.
co.uk
Activities: Gym, fitness and
wellbeing classes
Cost: ££
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RICHMOND UPON THAMES
COLLEGE COMMUNITY SPORTS
Egerton Road, Twickenham
TW2 7SJ
Tel: 020 8607 8223
www.rutc.ac.uk
Activities: Gym women only
gym sessions, women only
fitness and wellbeing classes,
badminton
Cost: £
Access: EV
VIRGIN ACTIVE
South Stand, Twickenham
Rugby Stadium,
196 Whitton Road
Twickenham, TW2 7BA
Tel: 020 8863 7810
www.virginactive.co.uk
Activities: Gym, fitness and
wellbeing classes, climbing wall,
pool, power plate training zone
Cost: £££
Access: EV
YMCA HAWKER CENTRE
Lower Ham Road, Kingston,
KT2 5BH
Tel: 020 8296 9747
www.ymcalsw.org
Activities: Gym, fitness and
wellbeing classes, tennis, dance
Cost: ££
Access: EV
The London Borough of
Richmond upon Thames
runs five sports and fitness
centres and as pool. Our
fitness centres offer gym facilities as well as a variety
of adult and junior programmes, fitness classes, children’s
parties, indoor courts, outdoor pitch hire and swimming
for all ages and abilities.
Are you looking to join a gym? Feel Good Fitness is a
member journey that will help you achieve your fitness
goals. We offer the friendliest and customer focused
facilities around, with fully qualified staff who will set
you a tailored programme designed to deliver results.
Email address for all London Borough of Richmond
fitness centres leisure@richmond.gov.uk
HAMPTON SPORTS & FITNESS
CENTRE
Hampton Academy, Hanworth
Road, Hampton, TW12 3HB
Tel: 020 8090 0668
www.richmond.gov.uk/hsfc
Activities: Gym, studio,
all weather pitch, five-a-side
football, fitness classes, adult
and junior courses, children’s
parties, basketball, tennis,
badminton, and volleyball
Cost: ££
Access: EV
SHENE SPORTS & FITNESS
CENTRE
Richmond Park Academy,
Park Avenue, East Sheen,
SW14 8AT
Tel: 020 8090 9630
www.richmond.gov.uk/ssfc
Activities: Gym, all weather
pitch, dance studio, sports hall,
fitness classes, adult and
junior sports courses,
children’s parties, badminton,
tennis, football, basketball,
volleyball and netball
Cost: ££
Access: EV
TEDDINGTON POOL & FITNESS
CENTRE
Vicarage Road, Teddington,
TW11 8EZ
Tel: 020 8977 9911
www.richmond.gov.uk/tpfc
Activities: 25 metre swimming
pool, learner pool, gym,
studio, hydrotherapy pool,
swimming, swimming lessons,
fitness classes
Cost: ££
Access: EV
TEDDINGTON SPORTS CENTRE
Teddington School, Broom Road,
Teddington, TW11 9PJ
Tel: 020 8977 0598
www.richmond.gov.uk/tsc
Activities: Sports hall, studios,
all weather pitch, tennis courts,
squash courts, fitness classes,
adult and junior sports courses,
children’s parties, squash,
tennis, badminton, football,
volleyball and tennis.
Cost: ££
Access: EV
WHITTON SPORTS & FITNESS
CENTRE
Twickenham Academy, Percy
Road, Whitton, TW2 6JW
Tel: 020 8898 7795
www.richmond.gov.uk/WSFC
Activities: Sports hall, studio,
floodlit multi use games area,
climbing wall, 3G floodlit astro
turf pitch
Cost: ££
Access: EV
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Dance classes
If you’re not the ‘sporty’ type, you could try dancing your
way to fitness. From salsa to ballet, dance classes offer a
fun and lively way to get your heart beating.
If you’re not the ‘sporty’ type,
you could try dancing your way
to fitness. From salsa to ballet,
dance classes offer a fun and
lively way to get your heart
beating.
Most people don’t even realise
they’re exercising once they
get caught up in the music and
movement of dance.
Dancing is also a very social
way to get active. If you’ve
never danced before or want
to get back to an activity you
did in the past, there are
classes and groups for all
ability levels taking place
throughout the borough.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH HALL
The Avenue, Hampton,
TW12 3RG
Tel: 07903 099 344 (7pm-9pm)
www.allsaintshampton.co.uk
Activities: Line dancing,
ballroom dancing
Cost: ££
Access: EV
ELLERAY HALL DAY CENTRE
Elleray Road, Teddington,
TW11 OHG
Tel: 020 8977 0549
www.ellerayhall.com
Activities: Sequence dancing
Cost: £
Acccess: EV
Additional info: 60+
HAMPTON METHODIST
CHURCH HALL
Percy Road, Hampton, TW12 2JT
Tel: 020 8286 1992
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Activities: Tap dancing
Cost: ££
Access: EV
CONTACTING COMMUNITY VENUES:
Community facilities are often run by volunteers
and the contact numbers for these can change every
year. Contact the Health Improvement Team on
020 8891 7445 if you have any problems getting
information from the venues listed in this guide
or visit www.richmond.gov.uk/active_living for regularly
updated contact information.
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KINGSTON POLE DANCE STUDIO
Access Building, Station Yard
(by Norbiton Station), Coombe
Road, Kingston, KT2 7AZ
Tel: 07719 483 305
www.poleminx.co.uk
Cost: £££
KELLYS DANCE STUDIO
12 Park Road, Hampton Wick,
KT1 4AS
Tel: 020 8977 4913
www.kellysdance.co.uk
Activities: Ballroom, latin, salsa,
tango, street dance
Cost: ££
Access: E
ODDFELLOWS HALL
(RICHMOND CALEDONIAN
SOCIETY)
15 Parkshot, Richmond,
TW9 2RE
Tel: 020 8943 3773
www.richmondcaledonian.co.uk
Activities: Scottish country
dancing
Cost: ££
Access: EV
Additional info: 50+
RALEIGH ROAD UNITED CHURCH
Raleigh Road, Richmond,
TW9 2HN
Tel: 020 8566 5226
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Activities: Jiving
Cost: ££
Access: EV
RICHMOND DANCE STATION
Richmond Station Left, Kew
Road, Richmond, TW9 2NA
Tel: 02089405577
www.dancestationrichmond.
co.uk
Activities: Hip Hop,
cheerleading, salsa, jazz,
hot pop, modern
Cost: ££
Additional info: Membership
optional
ST EDMUNDS CHURCH HALL
213 Nelson Road, Whitton,
TW2 7BB
Tel: 01932 841 895/ 07734
664 861
www.carolineschoolof dance.
co.uk
Activities: Dancercise, tap
dancing
Cost: ££
Access: EV
ST. JOHN DIVINE CHURCH HALL
18-20 Kew Road, Richmond,
TW9 2NA
Tel: 020 8940 1856
www.biodanzawestlondon.com
Activities: Dance to vibrant
world music
Cost: ££
Access: EV
ST WINEFRIDES CHURCH HALL
Leybourne Park, Kew, TW9 3HB
Tel: 020 8940 3101
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Activities: Dancing
Cost: Contact venue for costs
Access: EV
THE AVENUE CLUB
St Lukes in the Avenue, Kew,
TW9 2AJ
Tel: 020 8948 8807
www.avenueclubkew.com
Activities: Line dancing
Cost: £
Access: EV
THE WHITE HOUSE COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION
45 The Avenue, Hampton
TW12 3RN
Tel: 020 8979 1884
www.hcsabookings.co.uk
Activities: Social, ballroom
dancing
Cost: £
Access: EV
Additional info: Membership
required
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
BUILDING
Vernon Rd, East Sheen,
SW14 8NH
Tel: 020 8894 4500
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Activities: Flamenco
Cost: ££
Access: EV
WHITTON COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION
Percy Road, Whitton, TW2 6JL
Tel: 020 8894 4452
www.whitton.ca.freeuk.com
Activities: Ballroom dancing,
sequence, dancing, line
dancing
Cost: Contact venue for costs
Access: EV
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Fitness
& wellbeing classes
Do you feel more motivated to get active in a group?
Fitness and wellbeing classes offer the perfect
environment to get your heart healthy at the same time as
making friends and having support to keep you moving.
Where can I participate?
As well as fitness centres there
are community centres and
church halls across the
borough offering classes for
all fitness levels and abilities
at affordable prices. From step
to yoga, you can find a class
that fits your needs.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH HALL
The Avenue, Hampton,
TW12 3RG
Tel: 07903 099 344 (7-9pm)
www.allsaintshampton.co.uk
Classes: Keep Fit
Cost: ££
Access: EV
BARNES GREEN COMMUNITY
CENTRE
The Green, Church Road,
SW13 9HE
Tel: 0208 876 2377
www.ageuk.org.uk
Classes: Chair exercise, tat chi,
pilates
Cost: £
Access: EV
Additional info: Membership
required, 50+
BIKRAM YOGA RICHMOND
7-9 Church Court, Richmond,
TW9 1JL
Tel: 020 8948 6448
www.bikramrichmond.co.uk
Classes: Bikram yoga
Cost: £££
BU’SEN MARTIAL ARTS AND
FITNESS CENTRE
9 King St, Twickenham,
TW1 3SD
Tel: 020 8892 3338
www.bu-sen.co.uk
Classes: Karate, judo, ju-jitsu,
kendo, laido, tai chi, yoga,
fitness, resistance training
Cost: ££
Access: EV
Additional info: Membership
required
CASTELNAU CENTRE PROJECT
& COMMUNITY CENTRE
Stillingfleet Road, Barnes,
SW13 9AQ
Tel: 020 8741 0909 / 020
8741 6526
www.castelnaucentreproject.
co.uk
Classes: Young at heart (50+),
pilates, badminton, cardio
fitness, walking
Cost: ££
Access: EV
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EARTHLIFE LTD
Kew Bridge Arches, Kew,
TW9 3AW
Tel: 0208 940 200888
www.earth-life.co.uk
Classes: Fitness and wellbeing
classes, dance
Cost: ££
Access: EV
ELLERAY HALL DAY CENTRE
Elleray Road, Teddington,
TW11 0HG
Tel: 020 8977 0549
www.ellerayhall.com
Classes: Tai chi, gentle
exercise, zumba, yoga
Cost: £
Access: EV
Additional info: Membership
required 60+
ETNA COMMUNITY CENTRE
13 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham,
TW1 2AR
Tel: 020 8892 3676
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Classes: Tai chi chuan, yoga,
table tennis, pilates
Cost: £££
Access: EV
HAMPTON HILL UNITED
REFORMED CHURCH
High Street, Hampton Hill,
TW12 1NB
Tel: 020 8979 7438
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Classes: Keep fit, table tennis
Cost: £
Access: EV
HAMPTON METHODIST CHURCH
HALL
Percy Road, Hampton,
TW12 2JT
Tel: 020 8286 1992
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Classes: Yoga
Cost: ££
Access: EV
HOUNSLOW HEATH
COMMUNITY CENTRE
190 Edgar Road, Hounslow,
TW4 5QP
Tel: 020 8570 2791
www.richmond.gov.uk/
active_living
Classes: Exercise
Cost: £
Access: E
HOWE LODGE
12 Grosvenor Road,
Twickenham,TW1 4AQ
Tel: 020 8241 4813
www.rhp.org.uk
Classes: Keep moving
Cost: £
Access: EV
Additional Info: 55 +
LINDEN HALL DAY CLUB
Linden Road, Hampton,
TW12 2JG
Tel: 020 8941 2373
www.lindenhall.org.uk
Classes: Gentle exercise, yoga,
keep fit
Cost: ££
Access: EV
Additional Info: Membership
required, 60+
MOVERS & SHAPERS
19 Station Road, Barnes,
SW13 0LF
Tel: 020 8487 9988
www.moversandshapers.net
Classes: Power plate, fitness
and wellbeing classes
Cost: £££
PILATES PLUS
4 Crown Road, St Margarets,
TW1 3EE
Tel: 020 8892 3403
www pilates-plus.co.uk
Classes: Pilates, Nordic
walking, gyrokinesis, yoga
Cost: £
RALEIGH ROAD UNITED CHURCH
Raleigh Road, Richmond,
TW9 2DX
Tel: 020 8876 7350
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Classes: Pilates, tai chi, yoga,
badminton
Cost: ££
Access: EV
RICHMOND ADULT COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Parkshot Centre, Parkshot,
Richmond, TW9 2RE
Tel: 020 8843 7921
www.racc.co.uk
Classes: Pilates, yoga, back
care, gentle exercise to music,
stretch and tone, tai chi,
badminton, keep fit, 60+
Cost: ££
RICHMOND ADULT COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Clifden Centre, Clifden Road,
Twickenham, TW1 4LT
Tel: 020 8843 7921
www.racc.ac.uk
Classes: Pilates, yoga, moving
into fitness, body sculpt
Cost: ££
Access: EV
RICHMOND AND PUTNEY
UNITARIAN CHURCH
Ormond Road, Richmond,
TW10 6YH
Tel: 07957 322 036
www.mountainriver.co.uk/
classes.htm
Classes: Tai chi chuan
Cost: ££
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RICHMOND COMBAT COMPANY
Globe House, Kew Road,
Richmond, TW9 2NA
Tel: 020 8940 5577
www.combatcompany.co.uk
Classes: Kick boxing, kung fu,
ju-jitso, tai chi, physical
conditioning programme,
ladies only session
Cost: ££
RICHMOND YOGA SHALA
Denton Road, Twickenham,
TW1 2HQ
www.richmondyoga.co.uk
Classes: Yoga
Cost: ££
SACRED HEART PRIMARY
SCHOOL
St Mark’s Road, Teddington,
TW11 9DD
Tel: 07981 193 677
www.alkamie.co.uk/bemore
Classes: Relaxation and
dynamic pilates
Cost: ££
Access: EV
SHEEN LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Sheen Lane, East Sheen,
SW14 8LP
www.movesfitness.com
Classes: Chair exercise
Cost: ££
Access: EV
ST JAMES CHURCH HALL
Radnor Road, Twickenham,
TW1 4JZ
Tel: 07957 445 437
www.movesfitness.com
Classes: Strength & stretch class
Cost: ££
ST STEPHENS CHURCH
Richmond Road, Twickenham,
TW1 2PD
Tel: 020 8940 5577
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Classes: Chairobics
Cost: £
Access: EV
Additional info: poor mobility
ST WINEFRIDES CHURCH HALL
Leybourne Park, Kew,
TW9 3HB
Tel: 020 8940 3101
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Classes: Yoga
Cost: Contact venue for costs
Access: EV
THE AVENUE CLUB
St Lukes in the Avenue, Kew,
TW9 2AJ
Tel: 0208 948 8807
www.avenueclubkew.com
Classes: Yoga, tai chi, gentle
exercise, not so gentle exercise,
martial arts, Zumba,
Cost: ££
Access: EV
THE BARN CHURCH HALL
Atwood Avenue, Kew,
TW9 4HF
Tel: 020 8878 9069
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Classes: Yoga
Cost: Contact venue for costs
Access: EV
THE GARAGE STUDIO
26 Priests Bridge, Barnes,
SW14 8TA
Tel: 020 8878 0556
www.thegaragestudio.co.uk
Classes: Pilates, yoga,
gyrotonic
Cost: Contact venue for costs
THE GREENWOOD CENTRE
1a School Road, Hampton Hill,
TW12 1QL
Tel: 020 8979 9662
www.greenwoodcentre.co.uk/
activity_adult.htm
Classes: Seated exercise, the
fitness league, pilates
Cost: ££
Access: EV
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Physical Activity in Richmond
THE OLD BAKERY
Lower Richmond Road,
Mortlake, SW14 7HJ
Tel: 020 8878 2716
www.mortlakeparish.org.uk/
MCA/MCAhome.html
Classes: Keep fit, chair based
exercises
Cost: £
Access: EV
Additional info: 50+
THE OLD CHAPEL (MONUMENT
STUDIO)
Rambert School, Kilmorey
Road, St Margaret’s, TW1 1QF
Tel: 07939 262 1333
Classes: Ashtanga yoga, hatha
yoga, adult jazz dance class
Cost: ££
TWICKENHAM METHODIST
CHURCH
Queens Road, Twickenham,
TW1 4EN
Tel: 07725 817 612
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Classes: Kung fu, yoga
Cost: ££
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Quadrant Hall, Quadrant Road,
Richmond, TW9 1DH
Tel: 020 8894 4500
www.yoga-yoga.co.uk
Classes: Hatha yoga
Cost: £££
THE SHALA
16A The Barons, St Margaret’s,
TW1 2AP
Tel: 07813 712 073
www.downwarddog.co.uk
Classes: Hatha yoga, dynamic
yoga
Cost: ££
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
BUILDING
Vernon Road, East Sheen,
SW14 8NH
Tel: 020 8894 4500
www.richmond.gov.uk/active_
living
Classes: Yoga, aikido,
badminton, pilates, exercise
Cost: ££
Access: EV
THE STUDIO
34 Seymour Road, Hampton
Hill, TW12 1DD
Tel: 07850 165 469
www.pilatesrevolution.co.uk
Classes: Pilates
Cost: £££
WELCARE
26 The Green, Twickenham,
TW2 5AB
Tel: 020 8893 9123
www.welcare.org
Classes: Pilates, yoga
Cost: ££
THE WHITE HOUSE COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION
45 The Avenue, Hampton,
TW12 3RN
Tel: 020 8979 1884
www.hcsabookings.co.uk
Classes: Yoga, gentle aerobics,
badminton, Pilates, fit friends
Cost: ££
Access: EV
Additional info: Membership
required
WHITTON BAPTIST CHURCH
29 Hounslow Road, Whitton,
TW2 7BZ
Tel: 020 8894 9947
www.movesfitness.com
Classes: Strength & stretch class
Cost: ££
Access: EV
WHITTON COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION
Percy Road, Whitton, TW2 6JL
Tel: 020 8894 4452
www.whitton.ca.freeuk.com
Classes: Tai chi, yoga,
music & movement, table
tennis, kick boxing
Cost: £
Access: EV
WHITTON SCHOOL HALL
Opening Spring 2014
Percy Road, Whitton, TW2 6JW
www.movesfitness.com
Classes: Strength & stretch class
Cost: ££
Access: EV
WHITTON SOCIAL CENTRE
111A Kneller Road, Whitton,
TW2 7DT
Tel: 020 8894 4963
www.ageconcernrichmond.
org.uk
Classes: Exercise
Cost: £
Access: EV
Additional info: 50+
WINCHESTER HALL
Turks Head Pub, Winchester
Road, St Margaret’s, TW1 1LF
Tel: 020 8892 1972
Classes: Hatha yoga
Cost: Contact venue for costs
YOUR BODY ACTIVE
51A George St, Richmond,
TW9 1HJ
Tel: 020 8948 4634
www.yourbodyactive.co.uk
Classes: Power plate, pilates
Cost: ££
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NHS FREE HEALTH CHECKS
The NHS Health Check is a
sophisticated check of your
heart health. Aimed at adults
in England aged 40 to 74, it
checks your vascular/circulatory
health and works out your risk
of developing some of the
most disabling – but
preventable – illnesses.
Crucially, your NHS Health
Check can detect potential
problems before they do real
damage. Everyone is at risk
of developing heart disease,
stroke, diabetes, kidney
disease and some forms of
dementia. The good news is
that these conditions can
often be prevented.
Your NHS Health Check will
assess your risk of developing
these health problems and give
you personalised advice on
how to reduce it. It’s free of
charge, including any followup tests or appointments.
HOW DO I GET AN NHS HEALTH
CHECK?
You may be able to book an
appointment at your GP
Surgery, or with one of our
participating pharmacies, or
at one of our Community
Outreach events.
Useful information & contacts
There are many organisations
and groups around to help you
in your quest to lead a more
active life. Try visiting some of
the websites in this section for
more ideas on how to stay
active and healthy.
If you haven’t got access to
a computer you can contact
the Livewell Richmond Team
for help and advice on
getting active.
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Find out more about local
initiatives for getting more
active and improving your
health
www.richmond.gov.uk/
active_living
Find out more about how
exercise and activity can help
prevent cancer in Cancer
Research UK’s Health Living
section:
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Follow these useful tips from
the British Heart Foundation to
meet your 30 minutes a day
target:
Walking the way to Health
provides advice and information
on using green spaces to get
more active:
www.bhf.org.uk/30aday
www.whi.org.uk
Physical Activity in Richmond
Any adults who live, or are
registered with a GP, in
Richmond can access our
service and receive:
Information and advice to
signpost you to services and
activities that can help you
make the changes you want
Face to face health
coaching from our Health
Trainers to help you set and
achieve health goals that
matter to you.
Special services for those
who need some additional
help to:
Lose weight
Be more physically active
including exercise referral
at local Gyms
Be more physically active by
joining local Health Walks
Start rebuilding social
networks with the telephone
befriending programme
Prevent type 2 diabetes with
“Walking Away from
Diabetes”
Self-manage long term
health conditions through
the internationally
accredited Expert Patient
Programme
For a personalised fitness plan
with 1:1 support, try looking
for a local qualified personal
trainer on the National Register
of Personal Trainers.
Find a local Rosemary Conley
group for help with weight
management. Sessions include
exercise classes as well as
nutrition.
www.nrpt.co.uk
www.rosemaryconley.com
Kingston and Richmond Stop
Smoking Service offers free
help and support for smokers
to quit. Tel 0800 08S 2903
Join the campaign to make our
streets a safer, more attractive
and enjoyable place for people
to walk:
ARE YOU THINKING IT IS TIME
TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH?
THEN HELP IS AT HAND FROM
THE NHS IN RICHMOND….
LiveWell Richmond is a FREE
NHS health improvement
service provided by Hounslow
and Richmond Community
Health Care NHS.
www.smokefreekingston
andrichmond.nhs.uk
For more information:
visit our website
www.livewellrichmond.org.uk
email
info@livewellrichmond.org.uk
or call 0208 487 1745
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
Join us on our Facebook Page:
LiveWell Richmond and via
Twitter: @Livewell Support
And don’t forget to search your
app store for our FREE smart
phone app!
iOS APPS
ANDROID
APPS
www.livingstreets.org.uk
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