London offers a wide variety of sports activities for the very active and those that prefer to watch. Messing about with boats down at the Royal Victoria Docks is fun for all the family. Visit http://www.dswc.org/ for sailing or dragon boat racing in the Docklands.
Stroll or cycle along the Thames Path, from the London Eye to the Thames Barrier, passing the Pool of London, Docklands and Greenwich. There are plenty of watering holes to stop at along the way. Take your camera, as the views are something special.
Approximately three quarters of the London Marathon runs through East London, starting at Greenwich, crossing Tower Bridge, weaving through Limehouse and Canary Wharf, before heading back for the finish line at Westminster.
Sports & Leisure activities
London is one of the world's great cities. It will stage an exceptional Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. It can boast all the facilities expected of a global centre for business, culture and sport.
Its landscape is instantly recognisable. Historic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament are world-famous. More than 8,000 acres of parkland add a green heart. And modern icons such as the London Eye bring a 21st century twist.
Its economy is international, with Europe's largest stock market just the most obvious example.
It leads the world in insurance and finance, with nearly 500 overseas banks based in the financial heartland of the City. It is Europe's principal business centre. And it lives and breathes sport, from existing world-class venues, such as Wimbledon, Wembley and Lord's Cricket Ground, to the public open spaces including Hyde Park, Greenwich and Regent's Park. Winning the right to host the Games from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is an honour, an opportunity and a challenge. London is ready to deliver.
Aussie Rules Football
A brutal combination of violence, pain and aggression with
the odd bit of footy chucked in. London's teams are amongst
the best in the country.
So you'll be able to see some really
"skilful" stuff if you fancy going along to watch.
It's indoors and is played by enormously tall people. The
game itself is fast and entertaining and makes an almost
perfect spectator sport. The following teams are amongst the
best in the country - so you're guaranteed something to cheer
about fairly regularly if you start following them.
Cricket is a marvellous way to spend a day sunbathing and
generally nattering away.
Many people believe it's boring
because they're under the misguided impression that you should
be watching it at all points - dead wrong. It's a social
occasion people! London only has two county grounds - but
since they're also used for internationals you can get your
money's worth.
Football is our national game. Consequently there are
numerous teams in London. We've only included those in the top
three divisions. On a cautionary note - if you want to catch
any of the premiership games it's a good idea to try and buy a
ticket at least a month beforehand otherwise you don't stand a
chance.
Irish sports tend to be polite ways of having a war without anyone (or at least very few people) getting killed in the process. Gaelic Football has ties to both rugby and football, Hurling looks like hockey played on Angel Dust (but with more violence) and Camogie is the ladies' version of the same. All are great to watch. Contact the London GAA for details of the few teams in London.
Strangely enough Hockey is more popular than it's ever been and, as a result, London is packed to bursting with excellent clubs.
For more details on the right one for you contact the English Hockey Office.
English Hockey Office (London)
Brunel University, Borough Road,
Isleworth, Middlesex.
(020) 8891 0121
Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey is widely regarded as the fastest team sport in the world, not to mention one of the toughest and most uncompromising. Unfortunately London only has one great team - more would be nice.
London (or its very close satellites) currently boasts three Zurich Premiership teams - there are however hundreds more clubs in the capital ranging from the dismal to the very good. Contact the RFU for more details on your nearest club.
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