Sport in London, to watch and to join. Read how to follow Wimbledon and the Open like a local, and how to find a beginner-friendly cycling club, boxing gym, running club or open water swimming group. Each guide explains when to go, what it costs and how to get started.
Running club options in London multiply every autumn, and for a newcomer standing outside a tube station in the September chill, the choice can feel as wide as the city itself. Why autumn is the right moment to join London’s cooler months are, quietly, a gift for new runners. The air is easier on the … Read more
Open water swimming in London holds a quiet magic that most people only discover when the summer crowds thin and the water begins to cool. Why now is the best time to join a club Most people assume the outdoor season ends in September. The outdoor swimming season in the UK used to feel very … Read more
A cycling club in London changed something in me, the way a good meal or a long walk does: it reminded me that the city is smaller, kinder, and more connected than it looks from the outside. Why joining feels harder than it should Many people assume that every cycling club in London is full … Read more
Boxing gym culture in London is more open than you think, and this guide will help you find the door that is already open for you. Why beginners feel nervous about the first step Many people walk past a boxing gym in London and feel an instant pull. The sound of gloves hitting bags, the … Read more
London golf pulls me in every July, and this year the feeling is stronger than ever, as the Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale and the whole city seems to hold its breath for 4 unforgettable days of links drama. Why this Open feels different for London fans The 2026 Open Championship, officially the 154th … Read more
Wimbledon finals week pulls something out of this city that I did not expect when I first moved here: a genuine, warm, shared moment in a place that can sometimes feel too large and too fast for moments like that. Why finals week feels different Wimbledon finals week covers the last 16 on 5 and … Read more
Wimbledon guide: every summer, this city turns a quiet corner of SW19 into something that feels closer to a village festival than a global sporting event, and once you know how to move through it, you will never watch it the same way again. What Wimbledon actually is (a quick grounding) Wimbledon, officially called The … Read more
