The summer months are jam-packed with key sporting events, from Wimbledon to the Summer Olympic Games. If you missed out on tickets this year, or if you’re keen on spending most of your time poolside at Bloom, we’ve listed a number of ways you can get into the sporting spirit…without having to leave Nine Elms!

Host a Wimbledon-themed party in your Bloom apartment

Game, set, match! Whether you’re a tennis aficionado or simply looking for an excuse to pour a Pimm’s, host a Wimbledon watch party from your home at Bloom. One of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, Wimbledon really creates a nation-wide sense of pride and enthusiasm, so it’s the perfect excuse for a party. Put on a classic spread of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream and (have we already mentioned?) a large jug of Pimm’s to keep your guests cool. With spacious, open-plan designs, apartments at Bloom are perfect for when the ball is in your court and it's your turn to host!

Head to Battersea Power Station to enjoy the games on the big screen

If you’re looking to enjoy both Wimbledon and the upcoming Summer Olympics in a crowd, head ten-minutes down the road to Battersea Power Station. The Wimbledon Experience, hosted by Ocean Outdoor and the All-England Lawn Tennis Club, will be followed by the Official Team GB Battersea Power Station Fanzone – enjoy live broadcasts of both events shown on the big screen in Power Station Park from 1^st July onwards, with the River Thames as the backdrop.

Throughout the summer months, the Power Station will also be offering a range of interactive Olympic activities, such as table tennis, cycle speed racing, high intensity group classes and a climbing wall, meaning you can put your own sporting skills to the test at one of the best places to workout in Battersea (apart from the gyms at Bloom, of course)!

Hit the ground running (quite literally) at Battersea Park Millennium Arena

If this summer of sport has inspired you to get moving, head to the track at Battersea Park Millennium Arena to test your running abilities. Whether you’re a sprinting pro or you’re more suited to long distance, the Arena is open for public use Monday to Friday 7am – 10pm and weekends 7am – 7.30pm. The state of the art, eight-lane floodlit running track is just a twenty-minute walk from homes at Bloom. Race your friends or achieve your next personal best, before heading back home for a post-run swim.

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