London borough of Camden » Entertainment » Activities
- Parks and Open Spaces
Camden has over 70 parks and open public spaces where one can have spend a quite moment with your family or enjoy a good game of football or tennis. These parks have been there since long ages, thus giving the area a heritage touch.
Parks and Open Space can be divided according to the facilities they offer and the purpose they are visited for. Parks such as Russell Square and Bloomsbury Square have been designed and landscaped by well known architect Humphrey Repton making it a favorite among families for its woodlands, bushes and green lands.
Then there are private parks which are now made open for visitors. These parks have a personal touch of their own given by their owners and good examples of such spaces are Waterlow Park and Leighton Crescent Gardens.
Some visitors have a deep interest in history and good way to explore it is by visiting a heritage burial ground. St Pancras Gardens and Hampstead Cemetery can tell you stories about the Victorian Era if you have the inkling for it.
One of the most famous parks is the Regent’s Park known partly because it is a member of the Royal Parks family. The park is partly located in Camden.
All the above parks grant all the necessary facilities for sport’s activities, events, playgrounds and kids activities, and allotments for events.
If you want to know more about the Parks and Open Spaces in Camden, Contact
Address: Acting Head of Parks and Open Spaces, 7th Floor, Camden Town Hall Extension, Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EQ, UK
Tel No: +44 20 7974 1693
Fax No: +44 20 7974 1543
- Sports and Fitness
Camden has some excellent opportunities for sports and fitness lovers. Be it outdoor gyms or sports facilities in parks, there’s something to suit everyone. If you are a newbie, start with coaching sessions, or if you an elderly person there are separate activities for you. Local clubs and teams along with the Council are always there to help you.
Outdoor Gyms:
One of the innovative and inspiring ways of exercising as well as keeping in contact with the environment is enrolling you in an outdoor gym. The equipments are similar to an indoor gym but are altered and designed to suit for outdoor purposes. Your age, level of fitness doesn’t make their way in during your session at the outdoor gym. Also it is an excellent way of whiffing a breath of fresh air while exercising. If you want to know more about Outdoor Gyms in Camden, Contact
Address: Sports Officer, Sport and Physical Activity Section, 7th Floor, Camden Town Hall Extension, Argyle Street, WC1H 8EQ, UK
Tel No: +44 20 7974 1542
Fax No: +44 20 7974 1590
Shape Up Lifestyle Programme
Shape Up is a free lifestyle program especially for those who want to control/lower their weight and are facing any health problems. Anyone over the age of 18 and with a BMI of 25+ can attend the sessions. You can buy the Shape Up manual (optional) at the Camden Library. Eight sessions of Shape Up will help you in control weight gain, maintain weight, provide you with a dietary pattern, increase metabolism and activeness, reduces stress and get a positive outlook towards life and an acceptance of your body as it is.
For more information, Contact Shape Up
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Contact Sports Officer in Camden at:
Address: Sports Officer, Sport and Physical Activity Section, 7th Floor, Camden Town Hall Extension, Argyle Street, WC1H 8EQ, UK
Tel No: +44 20 7974 1542
Fax No: +44 20 7974 1590
