Why paying to park in Bromley or the High Street is a hidden tax on your fitness.
If you train three times a week at a gym in Bromley or Orpington High Street, do the maths. Between the council apps, the limited bays, and the hourly rates, you are likely spending an extra £20 to £40 a month just to leave your car somewhere. That is practically a second gym membership. At Checkmat Orpington, we believe you should pay for training, not for tarmac.
The High Street Parking Tax
Finding a space near the Walnuts or The Glades at 6 PM is a sport in itself. You finish work, you are tired, and the last thing you want to do is circle a multi-storey car park. By the time you actually walk into the gym, your stress levels are already high.
Commercial gyms often hide this cost. They advertise a low monthly fee, but the logistics of actually getting there cost you time and money every single session.
The Cotmandene Advantage
Checkmat Orpington is located inside Amigos Gym at Cotmandene Crescent. We have a massive advantage over the town centre clubs: **Free, unrestricted parking bays**.
You pull up right outside the door. You lock your car. You walk in. There is no hunting for change, no downloading a parking app, and no rushing your cool-down because your ticket is about to expire.
Directions & The A20 Link
We are perfectly situated for anyone commuting home via the A20. We are just a short detour off the main road, meaning you can get your training in before you even hit the driveway at home.
You can find the exact location of our free car park here:[Google Maps Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/QjuiXwvdaiEDwyff9). Click the link, save the pin, and come see what stress-free training feels like.
Yes. Our facility inside Amigos Gym includes male and female changing rooms, hot showers, lockers (please bring your own padlock), and a shake bar for post-workout refreshments.