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Active stuff

Active stuff

These activities are particularly suitable for children with a lot of energy! Walking, swimming and other activities are listed.

Click on the headings below for more information.

 

Sobell Centre
Leisure centre in Finsbury Park with a wide variety of children’s sports and activities.

Hampstead Heath walk
A great walk around Hampstead Heath. You could create a list of things for your mentee to spot beforehand!

Free walks in London
Directions for a series of walks in the City, including the Great Fire of London walk.

Horse riding at Kentish Town farm
Your child can ride a horse for just £1 in Kentish Town.

Ironmonger Row Baths
Swimming pool based near Old Street.

Archway Leisure centre
Swimming pool based in Archway.

The Castle climbing wall
Climbing wall based in Stoke Newington.

Islington Boat Club
Islington Boat Club in Camden provides water activities for young people, as well as certified training in different activities such as kayaking and power boating.

Rowan’s Bowling
Bowling and activity venue next to Finsbury Park station.

 

 

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Mile End Wall
Friendly, fun and exciting climbing wall based in Mile End.

Little Venice
This is a great spot for a walk along the towpath near Paddington. It stretches 2.5 miles to Camden Lock and the markets, passing alongside Regents Park and London Zoo.

Adventure playgrounds
Information on the various adventure playgrounds in London.

Fantasy Island
Play centre based in Middlesex.

Chessington World of Adventures
Theme park for children based on the outskirts of London