Enjoy the wide open spaces

Whatever your sport, or even if you simply fancy a Sunday afternoon stroll, Dulwich is a city location that gives you every opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.

Dulwich Park: The wonderful 72 acre park offers a boating lake, café and party area that looks out onto panoramic views across London. There are football pitches, tennis courts, an outdoor gym, cycle hire and bowling green. You’ll even find outdoor table tennis tables.

Belair Park: Tucked behind West Dulwich Station, you’ll find a hidden jewel of a park with tennis courts, a skateboard zone, adventure playground and duck pond. It also boasts an award winning restaurant.

Dulwich & Syndenham Hill Golf Club: Founded in 1894 this wonderful golf course, with its beautifully kept fairways and greens, is set among the mature oaks of Sydenham Hill. It offers stunning views across Dulwich College towards London.

The Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club: This private members club is warm and welcoming. It is ideal for both tennis and croquet players irrespective of standard.

Brockwell Park: One of London’s most admired open spaces, the delightful Brockwell Park gives you ornamental ponds, formal flower beds, a walled ‘Old English’ herbaceous flower garden, children’s area and a charming 19th century clock tower. It also contains Brockwell Hall and the famous Brockwell Lido. Other sporting facilities include football, bowling, tennis, basketball and even a BMX track.

Herne Hill Velodrome: If you love cycling, this is your chance to test your skills and endurance on the same track used in the 1948 Olympic Games. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or experience and there are special events designed for every level of cyclist.

Crystal Palace Park: Just a short bus ride away, the Crystal Palace Park and National Sports Centre offer a wealth of activities. The sports facilities are outstanding while the park is famous for its maze, lakes and remarkably lifelike dinosaurs.