Stations and transport
East Croydon Station
Croydon's main rail hub: trains run towards London Bridge with a change for Kidbrooke via Lewisham and Blackheath, the practical public-transport way to the gym.
BEGINNER BOXING CLASSES NEAR CROYDON
Local beginner boxing guidance for Croydon. Adults should use the adult beginner route; juniors should use Junior Recreational.
If you are searching for the best beginner boxing classes near Croydon, start with the coaching rather than the postcode. Honour and Glory Boxing Club in Kidbrooke teaches complete beginners from stance, guard and footwork upwards. You do not need to be fit first, you do not need your own gloves, and you will not be pushed into sparring before you are ready.
The right beginner gym gives clear instruction, individual correction and a route beyond the first few sessions. That is the job of our recreational adults boxing class. If you want the full first-session guide before booking from Croydon, read our adult beginner boxing guide. If you want individual correction before joining a group, use beginner boxing personal training.
ADULT BEGINNERS
The main adult route for complete beginners travelling from Croydon. Covers what to expect, fitness level, contact and how the free trial works.
Read the adult beginner guideJUNIOR BEGINNERS
For children and teenagers aged 7-16 starting with non-contact coaching and structured basics.
View Junior RecreationalBEGINNERS GUIDE
Everything adult beginners need to know before the first session.
Read the adult beginner guidePRIVATE COACHING
Paid one-to-one coaching if you want a slower start or more correction.
View beginner PT optionsGETTING HERE FROM CROYDON
35 MIN BY CAR
Free parking on site. Drop-off and pick-up is straightforward.
55 MIN BY TRANSPORT
Via East Croydon to Kidbrooke, change at London Bridge. Kidbrooke Station is nearby.
FREE PARKING
122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, SE3 8ND. On-site car park.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need experience to start boxing near Croydon? +
No experience needed at all. Most of our members started as complete beginners. Our coaches teach you from scratch and adapt to your fitness level.
What should I bring to my first class? +
Comfortable workout clothes, trainers, and a water bottle. We provide all the equipment you need for your first few sessions. Book a trial so Anton knows you are coming, then come ready to work.
How do I get from Croydon to your gym? +
We are 35 minutes from Croydon by car. By public transport it takes around 55 minutes via East Croydon to Kidbrooke, change at London Bridge. Free parking is available at our Kidbrooke gym, 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.
What does a boxing for beginners class involve? +
Your first beginner boxing class covers stance, guard, footwork, basic punches, bag work, pad work, and fitness conditioning. The aim is to teach real boxing safely, not to throw you into sparring before you are ready.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST SESSION
Your first beginner boxing class near Croydon starts with the basics: stance, guard, footwork and the jab. If you are coming from Croydon, start with the best class route and check how to get to the gym.
If you are an adult beginner, start with Adult Beginner Boxing. If you are booking for a child or teenager, use Junior Recreational.
All equipment is provided for the first few sessions. Bring comfortable workout clothes, trainers and a water bottle. Once you decide boxing is for you, our coaches can recommend the right gloves and hand wraps for your level.
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CLAIM YOUR FREE TRIAL
For Kidbrooke beginners, adults should start with Adult Beginner Boxing and juniors should start with Junior Recreational.
Honour and Glory Boxing Club
Honour and Glory is a boxing club in Kidbrooke, SE3, based at 122 Broad Walk. Beginner-friendly adult classes run with no joining fee and no contract. Junior group classes start from age 7.
Head coach Anton Pattenden holds a British Boxing Board of Control trainer licence. Free trials apply to scheduled group classes; personal training is arranged separately by enquiry.
Address
122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, London SE3 8ND
Classes
Adults, Women's, Junior Recreational, Junior Competitive
First session
Free. Book a trial so Anton knows you are coming.
GETTING HERE FROM CROYDON
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
Usually 25 to 35 minutes from central Croydon. Head east on the A232 towards Bromley, then take the A222 north to join the A2 for Kidbrooke. Allow more at rush hour, and use the first visit to test the journey. Free parking is available at the gym at 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.
By Bus
There is no single direct bus from Croydon to Kidbrooke. Tramlink and local buses connect to East Croydon station, where rail is the practical public-transport option.
By Train
From East Croydon, take a train towards London Bridge and change for a Southeastern service to Kidbrooke via Lewisham and Blackheath. Allow around 55 min door to door. Kidbrooke station is an 8-minute walk from the gym.
Travel Times
- Croydon35 min drive 55 min public transport (East Croydon to Kidbrooke, change at London Bridge)
- Beckenham16 min drive 40 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
- West Wickham21 min drive 55 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
- Sydenham30 min drive 69 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Croydon
H&G is at 122 Broad Walk in Kidbrooke. These local landmarks help you place the gym before booking, especially if you already know the schools, stations, parks or venues nearby.
Landmark notes are for travel context only. H&G is not claiming affiliation with any listed school, hospital, venue or public place.
Community venues
Boxpark Croydon
The food and events venue beside East Croydon station: a familiar central marker - the gym sits a train-plus-walk or a 25-to-35-minute drive to the north-east.
Parks and open spaces
Lloyd Park
Large open parkland on Croydon's east side, served by Tramlink: leaving town this way puts you on the A232 towards Bromley, the start of the drive to Kidbrooke.
Parks and open spaces
Wandle Park
A central Croydon park beside the tram line: a useful sense-check that H&G is a destination club for Croydon members, a planned trip rather than a local walk.
Community venues
Centrale and Whitgift Centre
Croydon's twin town-centre shopping centres: a central reference point - the drive to the Kidbrooke gym heads east from here on the A232 towards Bromley, then the A222.
Local neighbourhoods
Kidbrooke Village
A major local neighbourhood close to the Broad Walk gym, useful for residents checking whether H&G is a genuinely local boxing club.
OUR CLASSES
Structured classes run through the week, with open sessions at weekends
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Adult Recreational
17+
Real boxing training for fitness. Learn technique, hit pads, skip rope - no sparring required.
Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30-9:00pm
£10/session
View →Adult Competitive
17+
Serious competitive training for adults. Sparring, pad work, fight preparation.
Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30-9:00pm
£10/session; team sessions from £5 after coach invite
View →Junior Recreational
7-16
Learn proper boxing technique, improve fitness and self-confidence. No experience needed.
Mon/Wed/Fri 6-7pm from 1 July to 1 September
£8.50/session
View →Junior Competitive
10-16
Competition-focused training for juniors aged 10-16. Competition-focused coaching.
Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00-7:30pm
£8.50/session; team sessions from £5 after coach invite
View →Women's Boxing
17+
Dedicated women-only boxing sessions in a supportive, empowering environment.
Saturdays 10am-11am
£10/session
View →Personal Training
All ages
Solo, Duo and Trio PT. Tailored coaching for one, two or three people at a time - compete, get fit, or learn self-defence.
Flexible scheduling
Solo from £40/session · Duo from £25/person · Trio from £20/person
View →Open Sessions
All ages
Drop in and train at your own pace. Bags, floor work, conditioning - all welcome.
Weekends 8:30am-2:30pm
£10/session
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