This is a huge soft play area with well defined sections for younger and older kids. It is well…read morestaffed, and they are really vigilant and put an immediate stop to any over-boisterous, potentially dangerous behaviour. It's got everything you would expect of a soft play area - huge slides, a rope swing, climbing wall, ball pit all on different levels. The equipment, seating areas and snack bar are exceedingly clean and well maintained. They have a lot of seating for parents - I particularly like the comfy sofas! - and a snack bar selling chocolate bars, drinks, etc but they also do really nice lunches at reasonable prices - home-made soups, pies, and a selection of sandwiches and salads. This is an equally great venue for a few hours to let the kids run around like crazy things or a birthday party.

In my opinion this is the best soft play / adventure play place in the area. The main play area is…read morechallenging enough for children to want to run about in for several hours, but accessible to 3 yr olds during the school week. The under 4s area is the best I have seen - again providing challenge along with fun activities e.g. ball pool, little tikes cars, baby walkers. Monkey Bizzness is well designed so that parents can sit at tables and watch their children. Although the table area is crowded it means there is always somewhere to sit, even at busy times. There is an extensive menu offered which had healthy and tasty food for adults and children as well as the usual fishfingers and chips etc. It is also very reasonably priced. At peak times sessions are limited to 2 hours but this tends to be on rainy bank holidays rather than a general rule.

Just read a 'one-star' review and had to put the record straight!…read more The staff are great, really proffessional but very friendly and couldn't be more accommodating. It is a private member club with a dress code but what's wrong with that? There are two restaurants; the bisro which is more casual and the dining room which offers a fabulous silver service. It's a great place to go for some peace and quiet; it's always calm and never crowded and there's a 5 star hotel feel about the place. Sometimes service is a bit slow so don't dash in for a hurried lunch; it's a place enjoy good company and saviour the ambiance.

A so -called private member's club superbly designed with a cold atmosphere and the most arrogant…read morestaff/owners working there. The restaurant is open to public but need to obey to some 19th century rules (can;t talk too loud!) The food is average and not gastronomique as the owners would like the public to believe. The prices are far too expensive for the level of service and food served. To be avoided like Swine flu!

Offers a number of fitness classes, gym facilities and a 25m pool which is very nice. Swimming…read moremembership only comes in at about £17 per month, and use of the gym also is approximately £37 per month - depending on peak times/the package you require. Nice to have this local facility on the doorstep.

Recently undergone a 2m refurb. I always head here for a work out when visiting home. Large nice…read moregym considering it's council run. Pretty inexpensive membership options.

This is more than just a Gym. It offers tennis facilities and squash courts. They have a indoor…read morepool and a smaller outdoor pool and a large fitness studio. It does tend to be a bit snobby and is frequented by women who lunch! The bar and food service is poor. They offer a wide range of fitness activites,howver the membership fees are a little high. The staff are polite but could be friendlier and the steam room could be steamier. they do have a wide range of social activities too but these have to be paid for

David Lloyd in Sidcup is a lovely gym. It has a large car park and good facilities. There are many…read moretennis courts and in the winter they put a large bubble up over three courts so you can play all year round. The heated outdoor pool is excellent and becomes a child free zone at certain times of day which is fantastic if you're looking for a peaceful evening swim. Even in the Winter the outdoor pool is pleasantly warm enough to swim in. The indoor pool is large and clean. The jacuzzi is great, very powerful, and the steam room and sauna are fantastic. There is a wide range of cardiovascular equipment and I have never had to wait to get on anything even at peak times. The restaurant and bar are neat and modern and serve some healthy option meals. The staff on the front desk are pleasant though sometimes they seem a bit rushed off their feet and there is often a queue. A bit pricey but worth the extra money if you can afford it.

A very nice park beside the riverside that would be very entertaining for children of every age…read morefrom toddlers to 14 year olds. The park has loads of swings , see-saws, roundabouts, merry-go-rounds and there are benches for parents or guardains to sit back and enjoy. The car-park is free and during the summers you can buy ice-crems from the ice-cream vans standing here or from the cafe situated within the park. There is a toy-train as well in the park and you get to go round the park twice for a small fee of £1.

This is a great place to take the kids for a day out. It has lots of separate parts in there…read moreinclucing a big park with swings and slides and climbing frames for all ages from toddler up to teenagers. It also has a nice sandpit and in the summer there is a little train that you can ride on, I think it costs about 50p per person for a trip round the park. It has a paddling pool for the kids and there is a separate swimming popol which you have to pay extra to go in. The is a crazy golf course and also a putting green and a nice tea house. Plenty of parking space too.

A nice members sports club with a swimming pool, gym, cricket ground, football pitches, squash and…read morebadminton. There is a bar and function hall that can be hired by non members for a very reasonable rate.

Unique Experience I…read morecan't think of anywhere else where you can legally climb up the roof @ a sports arena. The guide Martin did an amazing job. This experience was VERY SAFE, fun family activity.

Up at the O2 was an amazing experience! It's a relatively easy climb and the payoff is great…read moreconsidering you get incredible views of the Thames and the London skyline. Getting to the O2 is easy. There's always the tube- the station is literally right there, or by ferry. We took the Uber Boat from Greenwich and it was a scenic way to get there. I was pretty blown away by how extensive the O2 footprint is. Not only is it a huge arena, but it also has an outlet mall and a ton of restaurants attached to it. The check-in site for Up at the O2 is easy to find as it's not too far from the main entrance. You'll want to arrive a bit early to make sure all your release forms are filled out beforehand. Once your group is called, you go through a brief video introduction followed by time to use the restroom and then you are assigned shoes (if necessary) and a harness. Next, you are provided with a bin to place your personal belongings since you are only permitted to bring your phone. The bins are locked away, so no worries on bringing your purse or backpacks- they are secure . Next you get a more detailed briefing on safety and how to get into the harness We had an extraordinarily talented guide by the name of Dan who was funny and was a real delight the entire time. He was engaging and thoughtful. Really blown away by how awesome he was. It's like he was born to lead climbs at the O2, lol! Before embarking on the actual trek up the O2, there's an opportunity to pose for pictures before you go up with their photographer You'll later have an option to purchase after the climb. The climb itself is on a ramp that is on an incline and it's almost like a trampoline-like material. You are harnessed and tethered to a rail the whole way up and down, so it feels very safe. Once you reach the top, there's pop music and a jovial atmosphere as everyone gets to take in the amazing view. There is an option to purchase water or champagne before the climb and they'll have it waiting for you at the top. We had opted for the sunset climb and we saw incredible views of the city. We even got to witness a marriage proposal at the top- very special indeed! After descending, you have the option to purchase photos of your climb in various packages. Even though it's a bit cheesy, we totally did because it was nice to have some reminders of this fun experience. I would totally recommend Up at the O2 for something fun and off the beaten path to do in London. So glad we did it!

All round Watersports centre with excellent instruction. RYA and BCU accredited with memberships…read moreavailable at varying prices for all age groups which give access to course discounts and open sessions. A little way out but next to the Excel centre and easily accessible by DLR, this is a very high standard, well equipped watersports centre. They can even store your boats (because, like, everyone who is anyone has at least one boat to store!!!). You can try canoeing or dinghies (no not the rubber ones) and they take beginners through to advanced. Manager contact: Kevin Ellis Kevin.ellis@newham.gov.uk