Boxing near Lewisham: Realistic Travel to Kidbrooke

The Den sits in SE16, and Lewisham station is one of the busiest transport hubs in South East London. For people in this part of the city - Bermondsey, Lewisham, New Cross, Deptford - the gym options are solid, particularly at the budget end.

We are a boxing gym in Kidbrooke, 20 minutes from Lewisham by car or train. We are relevant here because Lewisham station connects directly to Kidbrooke (two stops on the Southeastern line). We will mention ourselves once and get on with the guide.

Bermondsey (SE16)

PureGym Bermondsey

PureGym Bermondsey at the Biscuit Factory on Drummond Road is the area's main budget option. Over 220 pieces of equipment, 50-plus classes per week, personal trainers available. No contract, 24-hour access, short walk from Bermondsey station.

Solid value. The class offering is real rather than token - enough variety to keep sessions interesting without needing to add anything else.

CrossFit Bermondsey

CrossFit Bermondsey at Southwark Park Road. Coach-led functional training. More expensive than PureGym but the structure and community are different. Good option if accountability and coached group sessions are more important than cost.

Lewisham (SE13)

The Gym Group Lewisham

The Gym Group Lewisham at Thurston Central offers 24/7 access, free classes, and free on-site parking. Reviews are consistently positive on equipment quality and cleanliness. One of the better-reviewed budget gyms in SE London.

If you are in Lewisham, this is the straightforward choice for affordable, flexible gym access.

NRG Gym Lewisham

NRG Gym Lewisham is 24-hour with free parking and unlimited class access. Well-reviewed for equipment quality, cleanliness, and staff. An alternative to The Gym Group if that site is inconvenient.

Boxing in This Part of SE London

Deptford Boxing Gym

Deptford Boxing is the closest genuine boxing gym to The Den. They offer boxing and Muay Thai personal training, all levels. SE8 - between Bermondsey and Lewisham. Worth contacting directly for current class schedules.

Honour & Glory Boxing Club, Kidbrooke

Two stops from Lewisham station on the Southeastern line to Kidbrooke. 4 minutes walk from the station.

Our adult recreational sessions run Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. £10 per session, no contract. If you live in Lewisham or New Cross and want coached boxing, the train connection can make Kidbrooke a realistic option.

First session free.

What to Choose

Under £25/month, no commitment: PureGym Bermondsey or The Gym Group Lewisham. Both are good. Choose based on which is closer.

Coached group training with community: CrossFit Bermondsey if you are north of New Cross; Honour & Glory if you want a skill-based discipline and are willing to take two stops on the train.

Something different: Deptford Boxing or H&G for anyone who has done gym memberships before and wants the fitness to come packaged with actually learning something.