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London Sewing Machine Museum

 
 
ADDRESS
308 Balham High Road, SW17 7AA 
 
TELEPHONE
020 8682 7916 
 

Nearby London Sewing Machine Museum

 
 
 
  • Visitor Information
This museum charts the history of the development of the sewing machine both domestic and industrial from 1850-1950. Three of the feature attractions are the first Singer machine, a unique machine originally owned by Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, and a patent machine from America sent over for the Great Exhibition. There are over 600 machines on display.
 
 

Location map of London Sewing Machine Museum

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Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
Tooting Bec Tube Station
 
1 minutes walk
 
Balham Tube Station
 
13 minutes walk
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
Balham Railway Station
 
14 minutes walk
 
Wandsworth Common Station
 
19 minutes walk
 
 
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Hotels near London Sewing Machine Museum

Near London Sewing Machine Museum
The Lodge Hotel London
The Lodge Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 64% off from £89
52-54 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 | 2.5 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
Located in west London's attractive Putney area, the Lodge Hotel offers a superior standard of accommodation, with rooms divided into three categories: standard, executive and luxury. ...More
 
 
 
Jurys Inn Chelsea Hotel London London
Jurys Inn Chelsea Hotel London
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 40% off from £174
Imperial Road, SW6 | 2.8 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
You probably won’t hear the words value for money that often this close to the ultra chic King’s Road but Jurys Inn is a reasonably priced ...More
 
 
 
Holiday Inn Express Wimbledon South London
Holiday Inn Express Wimbledon South
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double/Twin Rooms: 75% off from £59
200 High Street, SW19 | 36 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
Set in a delightfully leafy part of South London, this budget hotel offers all the gentle pleasures of Wimbledon, but, with the Northern Line right on ...More
 
 
 
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Alternative Museums nearest London Sewing Machine Museum

Nearest to London Sewing Machine Museum
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 | 2.4 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
Visit the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum for the history and background to the world's favourite tennis tournament and one of the most celebrated venues in London. ...More
 
 
 
Wimbledon Windmill Museum London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Wimbledon Windmill Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Windmill Road, London, SW19 | 3.1 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
The Wimbledon Windmill Museum is, appropriately, housed in a windmill. Although the building was constructed in 1817 it was only used as such until 1864. Now ...More
 
 
 
National Trust: Carlyle's House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
National Trust: Carlyle's House
London > Attractions > Museums
24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, London, Chelsea, London SW3 | 3.3 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
A Queen Anne Town House occupied by historian and 'Sage of Chelsea' Thomas Carlyle and his wife Jane from 1834-1881. A man of letters, Thomas Carlyle ...More
 
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near London Sewing Machine Museum

The best museums, galleries, attractions near London Sewing Machine Museum
Brixton Windmill London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Brixton Windmill
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Windmill Gardens, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 | 2 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
Brixton Hill was still relatively rural when the Brixton Windmill was built in 1816 by John Muggeridge and Sons and the area remained largely agricultural until ...More
 
 
 
Sambrook's Brewery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sambrook's Brewery
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Unit 1 & 2 Yelverton Road, Battersea, London, SW11 | 2.5 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
An independent brewery on an unlikely housing estate in Battersea, Sambrook's was set up in August 2008 to give London drinkers some local brews to choose ...More
 
 
 
Battersea Park Children's Zoo London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park, London, SW11 | 3 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is home to a host of glorious creatures. There are farmyard animals, flamingos, otters and monkeys, as well as peacocks which roam ...More
 
 
 
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Events near London Sewing Machine Museum

Near London Sewing Machine Museum
The Artist
London > Events > Film Events  Dates: Tuesday 29th May and Wednesday 30th May 2012 at 6.45pm and 8.45pm
Exhibit Bar & Restaurant, 12 Balham Station Road, SW12 | 14 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
In 1927, George Valentin is the screen idol of an entire nation. On set, he meets aspiring starlet Peppy Miller and George is smitten. With the ...More
 
 
 
Argentine Tango: Beginners: Workshop London
Argentine Tango: Beginners: Workshop
London > Events > Sporting Events  Dates: Thursday 31st May 2012 - 7pm-7.45pm
The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, SW12 | 14 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
...More
 
 
 
Alex Tower, Earl Okin, Georgia Barry, Jasmine Nelson, Mothership, Roy Sudan, Tomokiyo London
Alex Tower, Earl Okin, Georgia Barry, Jasmine Nelson, Mothership, Roy Sudan, Tomokiyo
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: 30th January 2012 to 30th December 2012
The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, SW12 | 14 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
Folk-rock singer-songwriter from London....More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near London Sewing Machine Museum

Near London Sewing Machine Museum
Polka Children's Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Polka Children's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
240 The Broadway, London, SW19 | 1.9 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
The Wimbledon-based Polka Children's Theatre is one of the few venues in the UK which produces and directs work solely for kids. Opened in 1979, the ...More
 
 
 
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC)
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Lavender Hill, London, SW11 | 2 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
Carrying many of London's best fringe productions, the Battersea Arts Centre is one of the best off-West End theatres and art venues in the capital. A ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Banana Cabaret
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London, SW12 | 14 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
It's worth venturing all the way to Balham for this comedy club - it's a class act. The legendary Banana Cabaret has run every Friday and ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near London Sewing Machine Museum

The best shops and markets near London Sewing Machine Museum
Balloon & Kite Company London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Balloon & Kite Company
London > Shopping > Games and Hobbies
613 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 | 28 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
Always dreamed of a private balloon drop with a flutter of colourful creations each bearing your name? Or looking for an unusual décor for an ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Moxon's
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
Shop E, Westbury Parade, Nightingale Lane, London, SW4 | 33 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
This branch of Moxon's fishmongers is handily placed for anyone using Clapham South underground station. It's a friendly shop stocking ethically sourced sardines, mackerel, plaice fillets ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hive Honey Shop
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
93 Northcote Road, London, SW11 | 35 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
Even by the standard of Clapham's Northcote Road, Hive is quite ridiculously sweet. A real family business, most of the stock, including beeswax candles, dozens of ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near London Sewing Machine Museum

What are the best dining options near London Sewing Machine Museum London?
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Polish White Eagle Club
London > Restaurants > Eastern European restaurants
211 Balham High Road, London, SW17 | 7 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
This dilapidated old Victorian Hall isn't a destination bar, but it is mighty authentic. For over 30 years it’s been the epicentre of the Polish community ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Kastoori
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
188 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 | 10 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
South Indian cuisine. Booking essential. Vegan dishes. ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Mirch Masala
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
213 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 | 11 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
...More
 
 
 
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Education near London Sewing Machine Museum

Near London Sewing Machine Museum
Royal College Of Art Sculpture Department London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Royal College Of Art Sculpture Department
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
15-25 Howie Street, London, SW11 | 3 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
The Royal College of Art is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. It has ...More
 
 
 
Le Club Tricolore London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Le Club Tricolore
London > Education > Cookery Courses
10 Ballingdon Road, Wandsworth, London, SW11 | 28 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
Get the kids interested in learning can be difficult, especially with regards to a foreign language. However, if they start at a young age what can ...More
 
 
 
The Wine and Food Academy London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Wine and Food Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
93 Hazelbourne Road, London, SW12 | 29 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
It's kind of an evening class, kind of a dinner party... Led by FHM's Kenneth Harry Putt, the WFA wine appreciation classes are based around tasting ...More
 
 
 
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Leisure near London Sewing Machine Museum

London Sewing Machine Museum gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Wimbledon: The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Wimbledon: The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Church Road, London, SW19 | 2.4 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
The only Grand Slam tournament to be played on grass, Wimbledon is the favourite of many players and a highpoint of the tennis year. Held at ...More
 
 
 
Brockwell Lido London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Brockwell Lido
London > Leisure >
Lido Park Gardens, Brockwell Park, London, SE24 | 2.5 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
This excellent community sports facility was built by the London County Council in 1937. And, after a period of closure, Brockwell Lido re-opened in July 2007. ...More
 
 
 
Hurlingham Club London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hurlingham Club
London > Leisure > Activities
Ranelagh Gardens, London, SW6 | 2.7 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
If you know anyone who's a member of The Hurlingham Club get them to take you there. A true gem in the middle of Fulham, the ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near London Sewing Machine Museum

The best pubs near London London Sewing Machine Museum.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Grove
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Oldridge Road, London, SW12 | 21 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
...More
 
 
 
The Avalon London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Avalon
London > Nightlife > Pubs
16 Balham Hill, London, SW12 | 26 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
Tom Peake, Mark Reynolds and Nick Fox of Renaissance Pubs have taken The George and turned the old pub into a stunning new restaurant and pub. ...More
 
 
 
Leather Bottle London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Leather Bottle
London > Nightlife > Pubs
538 Garratt Lane, London, SW17 | 28 minutes from London Sewing Machine Museum
Out of the way, way down south in Earlsfied, the Leather Bottle is a gem not often visited by people not from the area. However, those ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near London Sewing Machine Museum

London Sewing Machine Museum clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
The Establishment Bar & Dining London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Establishment Bar & Dining
London > Nightlife > Bars
35-37 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 | 1.7 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
From the same team that brought you the flagship Establishment in Parsons Green comes this equally excellent Battersea branch. Occupying the site of the former American ...More
 
 
 
Artisan & Vine London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Artisan & Vine
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
126 St John's Hill, London, SW11 | 1.9 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
All of the 120-plus wines at Artisan & Vine have been specially selected for being both local and natural. A term too loosely applied in many ...More
 
 
 
The White House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The White House
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
65 Clapham Park Road, London, SW4 | 2 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
Central London prices don't act as any kind of deterrent to the well-heeled folk of Clapham, and this large bar/club is absolutely packed by midnight at ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near London Sewing Machine Museum

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near London Sewing Machine Museum.
Southside House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Southside House
London > Business > Venue Hire
3-4 Woodhayes Rd, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 | 3.2 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
Secreted behind high walls, Southside House is locked in the past. Originally a Tudor farmhouse, little has changed since the renovations completed in 1685 by ...More
 
 
 
The Boiler House: Battersea Power Station London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Boiler House: Battersea Power Station
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gate 2, 188 Kirtling Street, London, Battersea, London SW8 | 3.2 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
The Boiler House benefits from being at the heart of one of London's best loved and iconic landmarks, Battersea Power Station. This temporary structure within the ...More
 
 
 
Dulwich Picture Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Dulwich Picture Gallery
London > Business > Venue Hire
Gallery Road, London, SE21 | 3.2 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum
Designed by London architect Sir John Soane in 1811, Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world's first purpose-built art gallery and holds one of the most celebrated ...More
 
 
 
 

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Argentine Tango: Beginners: Workshop
Sporting Events | Until 31st May 2012 

The Bedford 14 minutes walk from London Sewing Machine Museum

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Argentine Tango: Intermediates/Improvers: Workshop
Sporting Events | Until 31st May 2012 

The Bedford 14 minutes walk from London Sewing Machine Museum

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Bluesdockings
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

The White Lion 1.32 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum

The three-piece plays modern blues....More

Cheezy Thursdays
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 

Porky's Wine Bar 1.38 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum

DJs Watty Jnr, Real People, Jazzy G, Doctor B and Sir Lloyd spin pop, retro, rock'n'roll and dance hits....More

Zoe Schwarz
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

The Hideaway 1.38 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum

Jazz standards and originals from the singer-songwriter....More

Adult Jewellery Making: Workshop
Exhibitions | Until 31st May 2012 

Donald Hope Library 1.47 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum

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Beginners Watercolour: Workshop
Exhibitions | Until 31st May 2012 

Donald Hope Library 1.47 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum

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Spanish Language And Culture Classes
Exhibitions | Until 31st May 2012 

Donald Hope Library 1.47 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum

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Arthur Smith's Laughter Clinic
Exhibitions | On 31st May 2012 

Clapham Grand 1.9 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum

With Arthur Smith, Dr Phil Hammond, Harry Hill, Elena Procopliu and more....More

Thursdays at Wessex House
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 

Wessex House 1.91 miles from London Sewing Machine Museum

DJ Johnny G spins Latin music, plus salsa dance lessons....More

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