Games & Social/Chess
Outdoor chess tables (Holland Park etc)
Free public boards; casual play
- Where
- Various parks
- Format
- Drop-in
- Time
- 1–2 hrs
- Cost
- Free
- Solo or group
- Any (solo to group)
- Rain or shine
- Outdoor (weather-dependent)
How to get involved
- 01Just turn up
Pay per session on the door — no booking, no membership.
- 02Go once
Try a single session before you commit. It's free.
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