External Gyms in Richmond and Kensington
Gyms in Richmond
Pools on the Park

Richmond: Pools on the Park
Pools on the Park is a unique club which is located in superb surroundings on the famous Old Deer Park close to Richmond Train Station.
Richmond students can join the club for a very competitive rate of £54 per month.
Facilities
SpringHealth Clubs offer a superb range of facilities to suit every individual's needs towards a healthier lifestyle. These include the latest in cardiovascular and resistance equipment as well as the following:
- Aerobics Classes
- Weights Room
- Tennis Courts*
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Steam Room
- Swimming lessons
- Sports Massage
- Sport Injury Clinic
- Solarium
- Training**
- Cafe/Bar
* These 12 Tennis Courts, five hard court (all year) and seven grass courts (May-Sept.), can be found at the rear of the Pools on the Park complex. They are maintained by the London Borough of Richmond. If you join SpringHealth you can recieve reduced court fees and the ability to book in advance, vital for the Wimbledon fortnight.
** Training on site at Richmond for NPLQ Lifeguard Qualification, First Aid Training and Resuscitation.
Pools on the Park
Old Deer Park
Richmond
TW9 2SF
www.springhealth.net/richmond/index
Cedars Health Club

Cedars Health Club
Cedars Health Club is located in the Richmond Hill hotel, directly behind the Richmond Hill campus.
Facilities include:
- 20x8 metre, 6 lane indoor swimming pool
- 6 metre spa pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Cardio-vascular gymnasium
- Resistance gymnasium
- Aerobics studio
- Health and beauty treatments
- Conservatory Cafe bar
- Sun decks and gardens
Cedars Health Club
144-150 Richmond Hill
TW10 6RW
www.foliohotels.com/cedars
Gyms in Kensington
The Kensington campus does not offer fitness facilities. However, being so centrally located students are spoiled for choices in terms of gyms.
Ethos Energia Gym

Ethos Energia Gym at Imperial College
Imperial College Energia gym has offered Richmond students the following special membership rates:
Off-peak: 1st October to 31st March
- All day on weekends and 07:00 - 12:00 Monday to Friday (last entry 11.30) and 14:00 - 17:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (last entry 16.30 and not Wednesday afternoon)
- Includes use of Energia gym (and fitness orientation), swimming pool and either classes, squash or climbing.
- This membership type entitles you to book other activities, including massage capsule and sports hall activities at an additional fee.
- £30.00 per calendar month.
Peak: 1st April to 31st September
- Monday to Friday 07.00 – 22.00 Weekends 08.00 – 20.00.
- Includes use of Energia gym (and fitness orientation) and swimming pool.
- This membership type entitles you to book other activities, including massage capsule and sports hall activities at an additional fee.
- £ 30.00 per calendar month.
To register please come to reception at Off-Peak times and bring a completed application form.
BEFORE using the Energia Gym you will have to book an orientation session. This session must be booked at least 24 hours in advance and during busy periods may not be available for a few days or more.
Imperial College: Ethos Energia Gym
7 Prince's Gardens
South Kensington Campus
London SW7 2AZ
www.imperial.ac.uk/sports/ethos/ethosfacilities/energiagym
Kensington Close Oasis Fitness and Spa

Kensington Close Oasis Fitness and Spa
Richmond students are invited to take advantage of the following exclusive three month membership deal at Kensington Close Oasis:
- £ 65.00 per month
- Largest Pool in Kensington
- Peak and Off-peak Usage
- Gym Facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Steamroom
- All Classes
Kensington Close Oasis Fitness and Spa
Wrights Lane
Kensington
London W8 5SP
www.kensingtonclosehotel.com/leisure_fitness.html
Besides Imperial College and Kensington Close, you may want to check out the following gyms and compare their facilities:
- Virgin Active
- Fitness First
- The Kensington Close Hotel
- David Lloyd
- Club Kensington
- LA Fitness South Kensington






