Richmond Park Sports

Sport

An extremely wide range of sports are available in the Park, from informal kickabouts to horse-riding to club rugby.

Informal sport in the Park
At weekends and during holiday periods, the Park frequently attracts visitors for informal sports. For many, the extent of sporting activity during their visit is limited to a kickabout with a football or a game of French cricket before or after a picnic. For others, the attraction is the network of roads and designated paths for cycling.

In season, the wooded areas and hill climbs in the Park offer unrivalled opportunities this close to Central London for orienteering and cross-country running.

The park is open from 7am in the summer, and 7.30am in winter, closing at dusk all year round. Call +44 (0)20 8948 3209 for more information.

Plan a day's sport
Perhaps you'd like to play a game of rugby; a section of the grassland to the north of the Roehampton Gate is maintained and laid out for rugby and accommodates 3 adult pitches.

At weekends, this area is hired extensively to Rosslyn Park Rugby Football Club. The club buses visiting teams to and from the park pitches from its nearby clubhouse and changing rooms.

There are opportunities for horse riding in the park through a number of local stables.

If you prefer to provide your own propulsion, Richmond Park offers an interesting and varied cycling experience, from the flattest roads to hilly climbs for the more dedicated pedal pusher.

Others may wish to head toward the two 18-hole golf courses, together with a 16-bay driving range, a large Pro shop, and clubroom with changing facilities. In addition, there is a car park and a nearby cafe


	Horse riding There are a number of local stables that ride in the Park. Visit their websites: www.barnfieldriding.com www.kingstonridingcentre.com www.ridinglondon.com www.wvstables.com www.ridgwaystables.co.uk Or call +44 (0)20 8948 3209 for further information.


	Rugby A section of the grassland to the north of the Roehampton Gate is maintained and laid out with 3 adult pitches (winter only). This area is hired to Rosslyn Park Rugby Football Club. If you are interested in playing, please contact the club directly on +44 (0)20 8876 6044 - NB There are no facilities for changing or showering on site.


	Bound Outdoor Fitness Bound Outdoor Fitness (formerly iWalk) has taken the x-trainer and the gym outside, to create a rapid body-toning workout whatever your fitness level


	New You Boot Camps All sessions are based on the key principles from our New You Boot Camp programmes and include: Parade, Section Attacks, Command Tasks, Battle PT, Leopard Crawling, Log Runs, Body Pump, Boxing, Skipping, Team Games, Scramble Net-Obstacle Courses, Circuit Training and Core Training. (Please note that some activities may be cancelled due to bad weather or staff skill). NYBC Fitness Days cost less than two hours with your personal trainer! So you get six hours of training for the price of two with our world class military trainers! So whether you are a past New You Boot Camper or someone who wants to train the New You Boot Camp way, this is for you! Training days are open to both male and females. New You Boot Camp Fitness Days


	Cycling Cycle hire is available from 10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 6.00pm Weekends. The hire shop is located in the car park near Roehampton Gate. For more information and booking, please contact Sterling Concessions on 07050 209249 Cycle Hire Charges 2009 Season Adult Bike: 1 hr - £9.00 / 2hrs - £12.00 / 3hrs - £15.00 / 4 hrs - £18.00 Child Bike: 1 hr - £7.00 / 2hrs - £9.00 / 3hrs - £12.00 / 4 hrs - £15.00 Tag Along: 1 hr - £7.00 / 2hrs - £9.00 / 3hrs - £12.00 / 4 hrs - £15.00 Baby Seat: 1 hr - £6.00 / 2hrs - £7.00 / 3hrs - £8.00 / 4 hrs - £10.00 Tandem: 1 hr - £20.00 / 2hrs - £25.00 / 3hrs - £30.00 / 4 hrs - £35.00 Racing Bike: 1 hr - £20.00 / 2hrs - £25.00 / 3hrs - £30.00 / 4 hrs - £35.00 Electric Bike: 1 hr - £20.00 / 2hrs - £30.00 ======= Cycle hire is available from 10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 6.00pm Weekends. The hire shop is located in the car park near Roehampton Gate. For more information and booking, please contact Sterling Concessions on 0792 2237 700 Cycle Hire Charges 2009 Season Adult Bike: 1 hr - £9.00 / 2hrs - £12.00 / 3hrs - £15.00 / 4 hrs - £18.00 Child Bike: 1 hr - £7.00 / 2hrs - £9.00 / 3hrs - £12.00 / 4 hrs - £15.00 Tag Along: 1 hr - £7.00 / 2hrs - £9.00 / 3hrs - £12.00 / 4 hrs - £15.00 Baby Seat: 1 hr - £6.00 / 2hrs - £7.00 / 3hrs - £8.00 / 4 hrs - £10.00 Tandem: 1 hr - £20.00 / 2hrs - £25.00 / 3hrs - £30.00 / 4 hrs - £35.00 Racing Bike: 1 hr - £20.00 / 2hrs - £25.00 / 3hrs - £30.00 / 4 hrs - £35.00 Electric Bike: 1 hr - £20.00 / 2hrs - £30.00 >>>>>>> .r136


	Fishing Pen Ponds, 16 June - 14 March by paid permit available from Holly Lodge. Concessions for children and pensioners. Call +44 (0)20 8948 3209 for more information.


	Golf Roehampton Gate There are two 18-hole courses, used for both 'pay and play' and for golf clubs and societies. There is a 16-bay driving range and a large pro shop (+44 (0)20 8876 3205). Call +44 (0)20 8876 1795 for information and booking. Improving Golf in Richmond Park One of the best pay-and-play golf courses in London and the south-east is set to get better. Click here for more information


	Power Kiting Be pulled along by a kite while sitting in a kite buggy or standing on a landboard. This fast growing sport is taught by qualified instructors year round in the grassy spaces of Richmond Park. For more information, please visit the Kitevibe website at www.kitevibe.com or call +44 (0) 20 7870 7700 or +44 (0) 7866 430 979.


	Mums in Shape Pushy Mothers buggy classes are a fabulous way of getting out with your baby, both of you getting some fresh air and you get a great workout to boot. Formulated with the blessing of The Guild of Pregnancy and Postnatal Exercise Instructors and with a training course accredited by The Royal College of Midwives, our unique Pushy Mothers® workout will: Burn off the excess "baby fat" with lots of cardio pushing intervals Tighten and tone your muscles with resistance training Improve core stability for a healthier back and flatter abs Condition your pelvic floor so you can sneeze with ease! For more information on Bushy and Richmond park classes see www.mumsinshape.co.uk