Book the junior group trial
Junior Recreational is the normal first route from age 7 and gives the coach the best view of how your child listens and learns.
Kids routeParent-first junior route
Parents choosing kids boxing near Northumberland Heath
Use the first visit to check safety, coaching tone, parking and whether the Junior Recreational route is right for your child.
Parents in Northumberland Heath are not just choosing an activity. They are choosing a room, a coach, a routine and a level of structure that has to work for a child after school or at the weekend. Honour and Glory keeps the first step simple: children normally start with Junior Recreational from age 7, then the coach can advise if a different route is needed later.
The first class should answer parent questions quickly. Does your child know where to stand? Does the coach explain the basics clearly? Is the room firm without feeling chaotic? Can you park and collect without stress? Does your child leave willing to come back? These questions matter more than trying to decide a long-term boxing pathway before anyone has trained.
If your child is nervous, new to structured sport or returning after a bad experience elsewhere, message the club or arrive early and say so. If you are considering paid personal training, treat it as a separate enquiry route rather than assuming it replaces the normal junior group trial.
Choose your route
Start with the class that matches the person training
Check practical details
Use the first visit to test traffic, parking, arrival time, class tone and whether the routine works for your household.
Prices and routesAsk before choosing PT
Paid junior PT can help in specific cases, but the group route is usually the cleaner first step for most children.
PT optionsFirst visit
A simple parent checklist for the first visit
Arrive with one goal: decide whether this is a good first route for your child. You do not need to decide competition, long-term commitment or private coaching on day one. Watch how your child responds to instruction, whether the coach can correct them clearly and whether the class feels structured enough for them to learn safely.
After the session, ask a practical question: would they come back next week? If the answer is yes and the Northumberland Heath travel works, the junior route is doing its job. If the answer is no because the room felt too much, message the club before giving up. Paid PT or a slower entry point may be a better bridge.
By car from Northumberland Heath
Allow around 13 minutes in normal traffic from Northumberland Heath towards the club in Kidbrooke. The simple plan is to check live traffic, leave enough time to park at 122 Broad Walk and arrive without rushing the first conversation with the coach.
Open driving directionsBy public transport
Public transport can work from Barnehurst and nearby stops, but it normally needs more planning than driving. Check live directions before leaving so the final walk and class arrival are calm rather than tight.
Open transit directionsWhen price matters
Check current prices if you are comparing group classes with paid private coaching. The free trial is for scheduled group classes only, while personal training is paid and enquiry led.
Check pricesIf you are unsure
Message the club if you are choosing for a nervous child, returning after time away, or deciding whether a group class or private coaching is the better first move.
Ask on WhatsAppJunior Recreational is the normal first group class from age 7. Younger or more complex cases should be discussed with the club first.
Free trial language applies to scheduled group classes. Personal training is paid and should be chosen because it fits the child, not because the group route was unclear.
Parent confidence comes from seeing the room, the coach and the class rhythm directly, not from promises on a screen.
Helpful next checks
Compare the main routes before booking
Main Northumberland Heath route
Start with the area overview if you want to compare kids, adults, women, fitness and PT routes side by side.
Area overviewCurrent prices
Use the price page when cost, trial type or group versus PT choice is part of the decision.
Check pricesPersonal training
Use paid one to one, duo or trio coaching if a private start is more suitable than a group trial.
PT optionsNorthumberland Heath parents questions before the first class
Should my child start with Junior Recreational?
Usually yes if they are age 7 or older and ready for a group class. Message the club first if there are special circumstances.
Can parents watch the first class?
Ask the coach on arrival about the best place to wait or observe. The main goal is to help your child settle without distracting from the class.
Is private coaching better for nervous children?
Sometimes, but not always. Many nervous children settle well in the group route. If you are unsure, message the club before booking.
Book a parent-safe junior trial from Northumberland Heath
Choose the right free group-class trial, or message first if paid personal training is the better start.
GETTING HERE FROM NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
13 minutes via the A220 to the A2 towards Kidbrooke. Free parking at the venue.
By Bus
Bus 89 towards Bexleyheath then connect to Eltham and Kidbrooke. Takes about 40 minutes.
By Train
Barnehurst station to Kidbrooke via Lewisham on Southeastern trains. About 25 minutes plus an 8-minute walk.
Travel Times
- Northumberland Heath13 min drive 35 min public transport (Southeastern from Barnehurst)
- Barnehurst12 min drive 30 min public transport (Southeastern)
- Bexleyheath15 min drive 32 min public transport (Bus 89)
- Slade Green15 min drive 38 min public transport (Southeastern)
- Erith21 min drive 45 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Northumberland Heath
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.
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.
Stations and transport
Kidbrooke Station
The closest rail landmark for the club, with the final journey on foot or local bus towards Broad Walk.
Local landmarks
Charlton House
A Charlton landmark for visitors comparing the route from SE7, Woolwich Common and Greenwich side neighbourhoods.
Parks and open spaces
Eltham Common
A Shooters Hill and Eltham open-space landmark for people comparing nearby fitness, sport and travel routes.
Hospitals and healthcare
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
A major Woolwich and Charlton landmark that helps people place the club when travelling from the eastern side of Greenwich borough.
Local landmarks
Severndroog Castle
A Shooters Hill landmark that helps visitors place the gym relative to the hill, Oxleas Wood and Woolwich side routes.
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+
Coach-assessed competitive training for adults with the foundations, consistency and experience for the squad route.
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
Coach-assessed competitive training for juniors aged 10-16, after the right recreational foundation or experience review.
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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