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Area guide: Southwark

The London Borough of Southwark covers some of London’s most vibrant communities such as Peckham, Dulwich, Camberwell, Bermondsey, Walworth and Rotherhith. It has been home to famous residents including Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise (Dulwich Village), Emma Thompson (Camberwell) and Rio Ferdinand (Peckham) and Charles Dickens. Notable Southwark sites include London Bridge, the Dulwich Picture Gallery and schools such as Dulwich College, Alleyn’s and James Allen’s Girls School (JAGS). Many of these Southwark schools have an excellent range of sports facilities for hire to the Southwark community as well as activities.

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Top 10 Sports Grounds Near Dulwich

  • Sam Parton
  • Mar 14, 2016

Dulwich is certainly many things. Leafy, edgy (or at least trying to be), lethally expensive, sleepy, posh, lacking a tube, full of pleasant schools. Whatever you want to say about it, few other areas...

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The A to Z of Sports Facilities in Dulwich - Part 1

  • Sam Parton
  • Mar 31, 2016

Athletics

Inspired by the London Olympics and thinking of dusting off your athletics spikes or perhaps just getting a bit fitter? If so, you are in luck as the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre...

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The A to Z of Sports Facilities in Dulwich - Part 2

  • Sam Parton
  • Mar 31, 2016

Continuing the theme of Dulwich's sporting alphabet, this covers J to Z in the series with sports such as netball, muay thai, tennis and swimming.

Judo and Ju-Jitsu

If you want a combination...

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The A to Z of Sports Facilities in Southwark - Part 2

  • Ellen O'Riordan
  • Apr 25, 2016

Lawn Bowling

Bowls can be perceived as being an old man’s game, but Southwark Park Bowling Club want to stamp out the stigma.  The club is active April to September of each year and meet...

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The A to Z of Sports Facilities in Southwark - Part 1

  • Ellen O'Riordan
  • Apr 25, 2016

Southwark is home to many of London’s famous landmarks, markets and cultural venues.  The area does not disappoint on the sporting front either, with a number of parks offering free sportin...

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Sand in the City - Welcome to the Marlborough Sports Garden

  • Sam Parton
  • Jul 13, 2016

Just introducing you to the latest sand volleyball court in London which can be booked online. Roll out the red carpet and get the champagne on ice for the Marlborough Sports Garden. It...

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Southwark venues and sports facilities

Activities in Southwark

THURSDAY After-school sports and fun activities
Next date: November 5, 2020
Burgess Park , Albany Road Old Kent Road Camberwell South London SE5 7JW
Free after-school sports activities!
Come and meet your friends and enjoy our sports. Children will play a mixture of football, tag-rugby, cricket, rounder’s, basketball, badminton, and multi-sports. The sports will change each day.
From Monday to Wed...
TUESDAY After-school sports and fun activities
Next date: October 27, 2020
Burgess Park , Albany Road Old Kent Road Camberwell South London SE5 7JW
Free after-school sports activities!
Come and meet your friends and enjoy our sports. Children will play a mixture of football, tag-rugby, cricket, rounder’s, basketball, badminton, and multi-sports. The sports will change each day.
From Monday to Wed...
2020 October Half Term 30 min ONLINE Dance Session Year 7 +
Next date: October 26, 2020
This activity is to support Chief Medical Officers recommendation and guidelines on physical activity
Children and Young People (5 to 18 years)
• Children and young people should engage in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical
activity for an averag...
2020 October Half Term 30 min ONLINE Dance Session Reception to Year 6
Next date: October 26, 2020
This activity is to support Chief Medical Officers recommendation and guidelines on physical activity
Children and Young People (5 to 18 years)
• Children and young people should engage in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical
activity for an averag...
TUESDAY ONLINE Quiz for families
Next date: October 27, 2020
An invitation to have fun and have a chance to win a prize, Join with your family and enjoy the evening.
THURSDAY ONLINE Quiz for teenagers
Next date: October 29, 2020
An invitation to have fun and have a chance to win a prize, Join with your family and enjoy the evening.
MONDAY ONLINE Ambassador session
Next date: October 26, 2020
An invitation to have fun and have a chance to win a prize, Join and enjoy the evening.
WEDNESDAY ONLINE Zumba Session
Next date: October 28, 2020
An invitation to have fun and have a chance to win a prize, Join and enjoy the evening.
2020 October Half Term 30 min ONLINE Fitness Session
Next date: October 26, 2020
Burgess Park , Albany Road Old Kent Road Camberwell South London SE5 7JW
This activity is to support Chief Medical Officers recommendation and guidelines on physical activity
Children and Young People (5 to 18 years)
• Children and young people should engage in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical
activity for an averag...
2020 October Half Term Multi-Sport Camp
Next date: October 26, 2020
Burgess Park , Albany Road Old Kent Road Camberwell South London SE5 7JW
The sports within our programme are carried out in rotation including; Football, Tennis, Tag Rugby, Hockey, Boxing, Cricket, BMX. It is arranged in such a way to ensure that those taking part will never be idle; every moment will be filled with games, sp...
BPTC-Mon-Org-2020-T3
Next date: November 2, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that are beginners to ball sport. Ages from 8 years old.
BPTC-Mon-Yellow-2020-T3
Next date: November 2, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for Improvers. This is for children that are familiar with the basics of tennis and want to further their skills .
BPTC-Tue-Red-2020-T3
Next date: November 3, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that are beginners to ball sport. Classes split into different bands, ages from 5-7 years old.
BPTC-Tue-Yellow-2020-T3
Next date: November 3, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for Improvers. This is for children that are familiar with the basics of tennis and want to further their skills .
BPTC-Wed-Red-2020-T3
Next date: November 4, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that are beginners to ball sport. Ages from 5-7 years old.
BPTC-Wed-Org-2020-T3
Next date: November 4, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that have played some tennis. Ages from 8 years old.
BPTC-Wed-Yellow-2020-T3
Next date: November 4, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for Improvers. This is for children that are familiar with the basics of tennis and want to further their skills .
BPTC-Thu-Red-2020-T3
Next date: November 5, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that are beginners to ball sport. Ages from 5-7 years old.
BPTC-Thu-Yellow-2020-T3
Next date: November 5, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for Improvers. This is for children that are familiar with the basics of tennis and want to further their skills .
BPTC-Fri-Red-2020-T3
Next date: November 6, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that are beginners to ball sport. Ages from 5-7 years old.
BPTC-Fri-Org-2020-T3
Next date: November 6, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that have played some tennis. Ages from 8 years old.
BPTC-Fri-Yellow-2020-T3
Next date: November 6, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for Improvers. This is for children that are familiar with the basics of tennis and want to further their skills .
BPTC-Sat-Red-2020-T3
Next date: November 7, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that are beginners to ball sport. Ages from 5-7 years old.
BPTC-Sat-Org-2020-T3
Next date: November 7, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that have played some tennis. Ages from 8 years old.
BPTC-Sat-Org-B-2020-T3
Next date: November 7, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that have played some tennis. Ages from 8 years old.
BPTC-Sat-Yellow-2020-T3
Next date: November 7, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for Improvers. This is for children that are familiar with the basics of tennis and want to further their skills .
BPTC-Mon-Jnr-Sq-2020-T3
Next date: November 2, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Squad by invitation, typically for children up to 11 years old.
BPTC-Wed-Jnr-Sq-2020-T3
Next date: November 4, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Squad by invitation, typically for children up to 11 years old.
BPTC-Fri-Jnr-Sq-2020-T3
Next date: November 6, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Squad by invitation, typically for children over 11 years old.
BPTC-Tue-Snr-Sq-2020-T3
Next date: November 3, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Squad by invitation, typically for children typically over 11 years old.
BPTC-Thu-Snr-Sq-2020-T3
Next date: November 5, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Squad by invitation, typically for children typically over 11 years old.
BPTC-Sat-Snr-Sq-2020-T3
Next date: November 7, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Squad by invitation, typically for children typically over 11 years old.
BPTC-Adult-Tue-Improvers-Nov
Next date: October 27, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Adult beginner class at Burgess Park.
BPTC-Mon-Red-2020-T3
Next date: November 2, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Group coaching for children that are beginners to ball sport. Classes split into different bands, ages from 5-7 years old.
BPTC-Thursday-Improvers-Nov
Next date: October 29, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Adult Improver class on Thursdays
BPTC-Thursday-Intermediate-Nov
Next date: October 29, 2020
Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 Addington Square Camberwell London South London SE5 7LA
Intermediate course for Adults at Burgess Park. First hour is coached and the second hour is free play to practice.

Southwark Council’s Parks are managed by Quadron Services and all their sports facilities must be booked through their team. Examples include stunning Dulwich Park with its 11 a side football pitches, bowling green, free tennis courts, basketball courts and cricket nets. Southwark Park, Belair Park in Dulwich and Tanner Street Park offer free tennis courts in South London which is the current policy of Southwark council.

Southwark Leisure Centres include Camberwell Leisure Centre, Dulwich Leisure Centre, Geraldine Hamsworth Sports Facility (otherwise known as the Imperial War Museum tennis courts) and Peckham Pulse. These are all managed through Fusion Lifestyle and offer a great range of gyms, swimming pools, sports halls and fitness classes. Southwark School sports facilitiesinclude Alleyn’s School, Dulwich College Sports Centre, Dulwich Sports Ground, James Allen’s Girls School, the Edward Alleyn Club, Dulwich tennis club and Camber Tennis Club.

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