Is London’s padel boom unstoppable? Sphere Magazine shares details of the capital’s latest luxury property wellness and lifestyle offerings
Is London’s padel boom unstoppable? According to Rupert des Forges, Knight Frank’s head of Prime Central London, it certainly looks that way. Padel courts are just one of the key wellness essentials in London’s luxury new builds, as Zoe Dare Hall explores in her recent article for Sphere magazine. As the obsession with wellness sees no signs of slowing in 2026, here are just some of the key trends in life-enhancing amenities in the London premium property market:
- Padel courts are in high demand, and private courts are becoming a major draw for London’s high‑net‑worth buyers. At Opus, Bankside Yards, residents will have access to a court set within the historic Victorian railway arches.
- Around-the-clock self‑improvement is key for these buyers, making at‑home spa treatments, such as those offered at 100 George Street W1 through the Residents Rewards programme, a major selling point.
- Amenities popular in US luxury developments, such as podcast studios, are now crossing the pond. At Opus, Bankside Yards, residents will benefit from dedicated music, art, and podcast studios within The River Rooms.
- Increasingly, amenities are shaping property decisions, as buyers are seeking convenience, privacy, and holistic wellbeing all in one place.
To read the full Sphere magazine article on what today’s high‑net‑worth buyers want most, click here.
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Step inside and see the vision for yourself.
The Opus Sales Gallery brings the story of this extraordinary new address to life, offering an immersive experience that gives you a glimpse of what’s to come.
To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery, please visit the link in our bio.
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Enjoy a visit to the Hayward Gallery Cafe, with a themed menu inspired by the current Anish Kapoor exhibition – just 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – including a slice of Red Velvet Cake or a Crimson Bloom Spritz.
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Enjoy a visit to the Hayward Gallery Cafe, with a themed menu inspired by the current Anish Kapoor exhibition – just 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – including a slice of Red Velvet Cake or a Crimson Bloom Spritz.
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Music Mondays comes to a close at Bankside Yards on Monday 5 October, and we`re ending with something special.
Join us for our final lunchtime performance with guitarist and composer Omar Rios, from 12pm to 2pm.
Born in Nicaragua and now based in London, Omar draws on flamenco, rock, jazz and Latin American music. In a 19-year career he has performed in 12 countries.
Free and open to everyone. Bring your lunch and come along.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
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Music Mondays comes to a close at Bankside Yards on Monday 5 October, and we`re ending with something special.
Join us for our final lunchtime performance with guitarist and composer Omar Rios, from 12pm to 2pm.
Born in Nicaragua and now based in London, Omar draws on flamenco, rock, jazz and Latin American music. In a 19-year career he has performed in 12 countries.
Free and open to everyone. Bring your lunch and come along.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
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Escape to the Forest of Arden with `As You Like It` at Shakespeare’s Globe – just 5 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – a bold new take on Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy, with costumes by acclaimed theatre designer Paul Wills.
Until 25th October
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Escape to the Forest of Arden with `As You Like It` at Shakespeare’s Globe – just 5 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – a bold new take on Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy, with costumes by acclaimed theatre designer Paul Wills.
Until 25th October
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Eight new buildings sit above 14 grand arches, completing the celebrated cultural walkway from the Royal Festival Hall to Tate Modern and helping to reconnect and rejuvenate the South Bank.
By bringing together workspace, homes, culture, hospitality and public space, Bankside Yards demonstrates Native Land`s approach as a co-investment and development partner, aligning capital, expertise and long-term vision to unlock opportunities others cannot.
Delivered through a network of trusted partners and long-standing relationships, the scheme showcases the combination of investment discipline, development expertise and market insight that has underpinned Native Land`s success for more than two decades.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
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Eight new buildings sit above 14 grand arches, completing the celebrated cultural walkway from the Royal Festival Hall to Tate Modern and helping to reconnect and rejuvenate the South Bank.
By bringing together workspace, homes, culture, hospitality and public space, Bankside Yards demonstrates Native Land`s approach as a co-investment and development partner, aligning capital, expertise and long-term vision to unlock opportunities others cannot.
Delivered through a network of trusted partners and long-standing relationships, the scheme showcases the combination of investment discipline, development expertise and market insight that has underpinned Native Land`s success for more than two decades.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
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Indulge in the timeless elegance of Savoy Grill, a Michelin-recommended Gordon Ramsay restaurant just 20 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards, where classic British and French cuisine meets the opulence and grandeur of The Savoy.
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Indulge in the timeless elegance of Savoy Grill, a Michelin-recommended Gordon Ramsay restaurant just 20 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards, where classic British and French cuisine meets the opulence and grandeur of The Savoy.
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Arbor is a building with purpose, offering diverse workspaces for diverse occupiers. The building’s 14 metre entrance, with its angled design, frames the dramatic reception. With 223,000 sq ft of flexible workspace over 19 levels, Arbor is the ultimate contemporary working environment.
Find out more about Arbor at Bankside
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Arbor is a building with purpose, offering diverse workspaces for diverse occupiers. The building’s 14 metre entrance, with its angled design, frames the dramatic reception. With 223,000 sq ft of flexible workspace over 19 levels, Arbor is the ultimate contemporary working environment.
Find out more about Arbor at Bankside
Yards via the link in our bio.
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Discover `Reviving Craft: Reflection of the Mind` at Somerset House as part of London Design Festival – just 20 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – a landmark exhibition featuring over 60 artists exploring China’s living craft heritage through ceramics, textiles, jewellery, glass and more.
16th-27th September
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Discover `Reviving Craft: Reflection of the Mind` at Somerset House as part of London Design Festival – just 20 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – a landmark exhibition featuring over 60 artists exploring China’s living craft heritage through ceramics, textiles, jewellery, glass and more.
16th-27th September
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Savour authentic Neapolitan cuisine at `O Ver Borough, just 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – where traditional recipes and regional ingredients come together in a refined take on Italian dining, including their signature sea-water pizza dough.
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Savour authentic Neapolitan cuisine at `O Ver Borough, just 10 minutes` walk from Bankside Yards – where traditional recipes and regional ingredients come together in a refined take on Italian dining, including their signature sea-water pizza dough.
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Native Land’s Opus, positioned within Bankside Yards, is situated on the South Bank between two of London’s most dynamic cultural attractions. The mixed-use destination will feature eight world-class buildings and 3.3 acres of vibrant open space, all fully powered by renewable electricity to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.
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#opusbanksideyards #exclusivelaunch
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Native Land’s Opus, positioned within Bankside Yards, is situated on the South Bank between two of London’s most dynamic cultural attractions. The mixed-use destination will feature eight world-class buildings and 3.3 acres of vibrant open space, all fully powered by renewable electricity to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
To book an appointment at the Opus
Sales Gallery and to find out more,
please visit the link in our bio.
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Bankside Yards is a hypermixed riverside destination in London`s definitive cultural neighbourhood.
Developed through Native Land`s integrated approach as both co-investor and developer, Bankside Yards combines ambitious placemaking, environmental leadership and disciplined investment. At its core, Bankside Yards is the UK`s first fossil fuel-free major mixed-use development in operation, using energy-efficient technology to set a new benchmark for sustainable development.
Designed to deliver long-term value, Bankside Yards demonstrates how Native Land creates enduring returns while delivering positive outcomes for communities, occupiers and the environment.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
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Bankside Yards is a hypermixed riverside destination in London`s definitive cultural neighbourhood.
Developed through Native Land`s integrated approach as both co-investor and developer, Bankside Yards combines ambitious placemaking, environmental leadership and disciplined investment. At its core, Bankside Yards is the UK`s first fossil fuel-free major mixed-use development in operation, using energy-efficient technology to set a new benchmark for sustainable development.
Designed to deliver long-term value, Bankside Yards demonstrates how Native Land creates enduring returns while delivering positive outcomes for communities, occupiers and the environment.
To find out more about Bankside Yards, please visit the link in our bio.
@nativeland_ltd
@plparchitecture
@multiplexconstruction_uk
#primecentrallondon #riversideliving
#londonlifestyle #banksideyards
Explore `Bankside Yards: Then, Now, Next` as part of the `Open House Festival` – an architectural talk inside the historic railway arches, bringing together a trio of expert speakers to explore the significance and transformation of this remarkable piece of Victorian infrastructure.
15th September
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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Explore `Bankside Yards: Then, Now, Next` as part of the `Open House Festival` – an architectural talk inside the historic railway arches, bringing together a trio of expert speakers to explore the significance and transformation of this remarkable piece of Victorian infrastructure.
15th September
Find out more about Bankside Yards via the link in our bio.
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