TOP FIVE SPORTS CLUBS IN WEST WICKHAM
On top of West Wickham’s excellent choice of properties, the area has some fantastic sports clubs you can join. If you’re sporty, just like to keep active or are new to West Wickham and looking to socialise, there are plenty of options to help kick-start your fitness regime in your hometown. Here are our top five sports clubs to get you started:
1. Wickham Park Tennis Club
With three tarmacadam courts, three grass courts and coaching for both adults and children, Wickham Park Tennis Club is friendly and accommodating for any type of player. Part of Wickham Park Sports Club Ltd, the club holds several fun tournaments a year, has Kent League level teams and hosts regular social events – a great way to meet other players in the area.
Between 228 - 230 Pickhurst Rise, West Wickham BR4 0AU
www.wickhamparktennisclub.co.uk
2. West Wickham Leisure Centre
From its 33-metre pool, fitness suite and boot camps to Zumba classes and specialist weights room, West Wickham Leisure Centre is for anybody wanting a varied and active lifestyle. The centre takes pride in its consideration for the needs of the community, therefore timetables include sessions for juniors, pre and post natal women, parents and babies and more. Furthermore, the centre is part of the Mytime Active group, meaning members have access to all neighbouring centres in Beckenham, Bromley, Biggin Hill and Orpington.
Station Road, West Wickham BR4 0PY
www.mytimeactive.co.uk/leisure/west-wickham-leisure-centre
3. Beccehamian RFC
If you fancy yourself as the next Johnny Wilkinson, Beccehamian RFC, West Wickham’s local rugby club, will be right up your street, with teams for children and adults, men and women. There are regular fixtures for keen spectators and top quality coaching and training on offer for all members, plus great social events to boot.
Sparrow's Den, Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham BR4 9BB
www.pitchero.com/clubs/beccehamianrfc
4. The Parklangley Club
Specialising in squash, tennis and badminton facilities, The Parklangley Club, just minutes from West Wickham, offers memberships to their newly refurbished gym from only £23 a month. Providing grass, clay, indoor or hard courts, children’s activities and challenging competitions for players of all abilities, this club is perfect for any racket-wielding athlete. We should also mention, the bar and restaurant are the perfect excuse for a post-workout refuel.
44a Wickham Way, Beckenham BR3 3AF
www.theparklangleyclub.co.uk
5. South Hill Wood Bowling Club
For those in search of gentle, sociable sport in the great outdoors, South Hill Wood Bowling Club offers a warm environment, with regular social events, including casino nights, luncheons and the club’s weekly ‘roll up’! In a charming woodland setting just outside of West Wickham, the club welcomes novices and competitive players, with a full programme of activities across the spring and summer months.
Tootswood Road, Bromley BR2 0PD
www.southhillwoodbowlingclub.co.uk
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