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Huge, wild common on the edge of London.
For those who really want to shake off every last vestige of the city and head for an endearing village location, Wimbledon Common is ideal. This huge area of open heath and woodland spreads out over two miles (1140 acres) and is riddled with rambling paths and bridleways. Most of the common has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation, which makes it a great place to well and truly get back to nature. Stag beetles, in particular, thrive in the bogs and well-established woods. Near the middle of the common a windmill, dating from 1817, marks the spot where Baden-Powell wrote part of 'Scouting for Boys'. It’s now a small museum. Some nice old pubs are vdotted around the edge of the common, while Wimbledon Village with its quaint pubs, thriving delicatessens, antique shops and independent boutiques is just a short walk away. This is a great space for a relaxed stroll or a gentle horse-ride but most importantly Wimbledon Common is synonymous with the home of The Wombles - author Elizabeth Beresford's fictional litter collecting characters. See if you can spot any...
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Beetles, bridleways, windmills and wombles.
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A school football team who played on the common in the 19th century went on to become Wimbledon F.C.
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London's Outdoor Drinking Dens
The Hand in Hand 6 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common, SW19 4RQ Get that upmarket village pub feel in Wimbledon In the warm summer months faithful punters from the...
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The Lodge Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 64% off from £89
52-54 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 | 2.1 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 64% off from £89
52-54 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 | 2.1 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
Holiday Inn Express Wimbledon South
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 75% off from £59
200 High Street, SW19 | 2.3 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 75% off from £59
200 High Street, SW19 | 2.3 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
Kingston Lodge Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 86% off from £67
94 Kingston Hill, KT2 | 2.4 miles from Wimbledon Common
This 4 star hotel has 63 elegantly decorated bedrooms with contemporary amenities; many of the rooms have their own balcony facing the landscaped gardens. ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 86% off from £67
94 Kingston Hill, KT2 | 2.4 miles from Wimbledon Common
This 4 star hotel has 63 elegantly decorated bedrooms with contemporary amenities; many of the rooms have their own balcony facing the landscaped gardens. ...More
WWT London Wetland Centre
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 | 3.2 miles from Wimbledon Common
A mosaic of created wetland habitats spread over 43 hectares, developed on the site of a disused Victorian reservoir, forms the site of the London Wetland ...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 | 3.2 miles from Wimbledon Common
A mosaic of created wetland habitats spread over 43 hectares, developed on the site of a disused Victorian reservoir, forms the site of the London Wetland ...More
Syon Park Gardens
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Syon Park, TW8 | 5 miles from Wimbledon Common
These 40 acres of gardens include the restored Great Conservatory - a magnificent building of glass and Bath stone originally designed as a show house for ...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Syon Park, TW8 | 5 miles from Wimbledon Common
These 40 acres of gardens include the restored Great Conservatory - a magnificent building of glass and Bath stone originally designed as a show house for ...More
Holland Park
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street, London, Holland Park, London W8 | 5 miles from Wimbledon Common
Small, pretty park in west London. Pretty, petit Holland Park is the ideal location for those wanting to escape the clamour of the city but who don’t ...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street, London, Holland Park, London W8 | 5 miles from Wimbledon Common
Small, pretty park in west London. Pretty, petit Holland Park is the ideal location for those wanting to escape the clamour of the city but who don’t ...More
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The best museums, galleries, attractions near Wimbledon Common
Fulham Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bishops Avenue, London, SW6 | 2.8 miles from Wimbledon Common
A hugely popular afternoon out for weekending West London families, Fulham Palace is truly beautiful. Originally a country retreat for London's bishops (it only stopped ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bishops Avenue, London, SW6 | 2.8 miles from Wimbledon Common
A hugely popular afternoon out for weekending West London families, Fulham Palace is truly beautiful. Originally a country retreat for London's bishops (it only stopped ...More
Wimbledon Windmill Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Windmill Road, London, SW19 | 11 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Attractions > Museums
Windmill Road, London, SW19 | 11 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 | 15 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Attractions > Museums
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 | 15 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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
Wildlife Watch Club
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: 6th May 2012 to 2nd December 2012
Wimbledon Common, Windmill Road, Wimbledon, SW19 | 11 minutes from Wimbledon Common
Held on the first Sunday of every month, the Wildlife Watch Club is for children aged 8-14. There is a different activity each week including Pond ...More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: 6th May 2012 to 2nd December 2012
Wimbledon Common, Windmill Road, Wimbledon, SW19 | 11 minutes from Wimbledon Common
Held on the first Sunday of every month, the Wildlife Watch Club is for children aged 8-14. There is a different activity each week including Pond ...More
Bat Walk
London > Events > Tours Dates: Tuesday 24th July 2012
Cannizaro Park, West Side Common, Wimbledon, SW19 | 12 minutes from Wimbledon Common
Led by bat specialist Alison Fure, this evening walk will offer the opportunity to hunt, hear and hopefully glimpse bats in the Park. Special equipment will ...More
London > Events > Tours Dates: Tuesday 24th July 2012
Cannizaro Park, West Side Common, Wimbledon, SW19 | 12 minutes from Wimbledon Common
Led by bat specialist Alison Fure, this evening walk will offer the opportunity to hunt, hear and hopefully glimpse bats in the Park. Special equipment will ...More
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
London > Events > Sporting Events Dates: 25th June 2012 to 8th July 2012
Wimbledon: The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Church Road, SW19 | 14 minutes from Wimbledon Common
Will this be the year that Britain finally has its first Wimbledon winner since Fred Perry way back in 1936? Last year, much like 2010, Andy ...More
London > Events > Sporting Events Dates: 25th June 2012 to 8th July 2012
Wimbledon: The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Church Road, SW19 | 14 minutes from Wimbledon Common
Will this be the year that Britain finally has its first Wimbledon winner since Fred Perry way back in 1936? Last year, much like 2010, Andy ...More
Polka Children's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
240 The Broadway, London, SW19 | 1.7 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Entertainment > Theatres
240 The Broadway, London, SW19 | 1.7 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
Half Moon
London > Entertainment > Live Music
93 Lower Richmond Road, London, SW15 | 2.6 miles from Wimbledon Common
The Half Moon is a big pub not far from the riverside in Putney. With its own live music room, it hosts an amazing array of ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
93 Lower Richmond Road, London, SW15 | 2.6 miles from Wimbledon Common
The Half Moon is a big pub not far from the riverside in Putney. With its own live music room, it hosts an amazing array of ...More
Banana Cabaret
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London, SW12 | 3.5 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London, SW12 | 3.5 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
Balloon & Kite Company
London > Shopping > Games and Hobbies
613 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 | 1.9 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Shopping > Games and Hobbies
613 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 | 1.9 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
The Lawn Bakery
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
9 High Street, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 | 15 minutes from Wimbledon Common
Chef Ollie Couillaud and restaurateur Akbar Ashurov, owners of the nearby Lawn Bistro, have taken over the site of the local bakery in Wimbledon Village ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
9 High Street, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 | 15 minutes from Wimbledon Common
Chef Ollie Couillaud and restaurateur Akbar Ashurov, owners of the nearby Lawn Bistro, have taken over the site of the local bakery in Wimbledon Village ...More
Gina Conway Aveda Lifestyle Salon Wimbledon
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
22-23 Wimbledon Hill Road, London, SW19 | 25 minutes from Wimbledon Common
This excellent hair and beauty clinic on Wimbledon Hill Road offers the full range of hair and beauty treatments as well as yoga classes. Gina Conway ...More
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
22-23 Wimbledon Hill Road, London, SW19 | 25 minutes from Wimbledon Common
This excellent hair and beauty clinic on Wimbledon Hill Road offers the full range of hair and beauty treatments as well as yoga classes. Gina Conway ...More
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Restaurants near Wimbledon Common
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Fox and Grapes
London > Restaurants >
9 Camp Road, London, SW194UN | 7 minutes from Wimbledon Common
Wimbledon is rather fortunate in acquiring a gastro pub owned by Michelin starred chef Claude Bois and his brother Cedric who runs the day to day ...More
London > Restaurants >
9 Camp Road, London, SW194UN | 7 minutes from Wimbledon Common
Wimbledon is rather fortunate in acquiring a gastro pub owned by Michelin starred chef Claude Bois and his brother Cedric who runs the day to day ...More
The Lawn Bistro
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
66 High Street, London, SW19 | 13 minutes from Wimbledon Common
The Lawn Bistro is the combined talents of restaurateur Akbar Ashurov and chef Ollie Couillaud, former head chef at Bord'eaux at Grosvenor House, Tom Aiken's Tom's ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
66 High Street, London, SW19 | 13 minutes from Wimbledon Common
The Lawn Bistro is the combined talents of restaurateur Akbar Ashurov and chef Ollie Couillaud, former head chef at Bord'eaux at Grosvenor House, Tom Aiken's Tom's ...More
Firestables
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
27-29 Church Road, London, SW19 | 13 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
27-29 Church Road, London, SW19 | 13 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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The Kitchen at Parsons Green
London > Education > Cookery Courses
275 New Kings Road, London, SW6 | 3.1 miles from Wimbledon Common
The Kitchen at Parsons Green is a new kind of food store, opened in July 2008 by Michelin-star chef Thierry Laborde and Natalie Richmond. What's different ...More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
275 New Kings Road, London, SW6 | 3.1 miles from Wimbledon Common
The Kitchen at Parsons Green is a new kind of food store, opened in July 2008 by Michelin-star chef Thierry Laborde and Natalie Richmond. What's different ...More
Le Club Tricolore
London > Education > Cookery Courses
10 Ballingdon Road, Wandsworth, London, SW11 | 3.4 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Education > Cookery Courses
10 Ballingdon Road, Wandsworth, London, SW11 | 3.4 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
Linguaphone Group
London > Education > Language Courses
Liongate Enterprise Park, 80 Morden Road, CR4 | 3.9 miles from Wimbledon Common
Linguaphone is one of the most popular and effective ways of learning a language. Listen, repeat understand. That's their slogan, and the technique works very well ...More
London > Education > Language Courses
Liongate Enterprise Park, 80 Morden Road, CR4 | 3.9 miles from Wimbledon Common
Linguaphone is one of the most popular and effective ways of learning a language. Listen, repeat understand. That's their slogan, and the technique works very well ...More
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Wimbledon Common
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Windmill Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 | 11 minutes from Wimbledon Common
For those who really want to shake off every last vestige of the city and head for an endearing village location, Wimbledon Common is ideal. This ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Windmill Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 | 11 minutes from Wimbledon Common
For those who really want to shake off every last vestige of the city and head for an endearing village location, Wimbledon Common is ideal. This ...More
Cannizaro Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
West Side Common, Wimbledon, London, SW19 | 12 minutes from Wimbledon Common
If Wimbledon Common is too vast and bleak for you, head for nearby Cannizaro Park. This Grade II* listed garden covers 34 acres and is located ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
West Side Common, Wimbledon, London, SW19 | 12 minutes from Wimbledon Common
If Wimbledon Common is too vast and bleak for you, head for nearby Cannizaro Park. This Grade II* listed garden covers 34 acres and is located ...More
Wimbledon: The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Church Road, London, SW19 | 15 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Church Road, London, SW19 | 15 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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
Firestables
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
27-29 Church Road, London, SW19 | 13 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
27-29 Church Road, London, SW19 | 13 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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The Crooked Billet
London > Nightlife > Pubs
14-15 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 | 15 minutes from Wimbledon Common
In the warm summer months faithful punters from The Crooked Billet buy their pints before crossing the road to drink on the large swathe of grass ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
14-15 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 | 15 minutes from Wimbledon Common
In the warm summer months faithful punters from The Crooked Billet buy their pints before crossing the road to drink on the large swathe of grass ...More
Hand in Hand
London > Nightlife > Pubs
6 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 | 15 minutes from Wimbledon Common
This great little rustic pub in Wimbledon Village on the edge of the common is a welcoming place with honest bar food - pies are a ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
6 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 | 15 minutes from Wimbledon Common
This great little rustic pub in Wimbledon Village on the edge of the common is a welcoming place with honest bar food - pies are a ...More
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Artisan & Vine
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
126 St John's Hill, London, SW11 | 3 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
126 St John's Hill, London, SW11 | 3 miles from Wimbledon Common
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 Establishment Bar & Dining
London > Nightlife > Bars
35-37 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 | 3.5 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Nightlife > Bars
35-37 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 | 3.5 miles from Wimbledon Common
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
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London Wetland Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, SW13 | 3.2 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, SW13 | 3.2 miles from Wimbledon Common
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Petersham Nurseries
London > Business > Venue Hire
Off Petersham Road, Petersham, Richmond, TW10 | 3.4 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Off Petersham Road, Petersham, Richmond, TW10 | 3.4 miles from Wimbledon Common
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Southside House
London > Business > Venue Hire
3-4 Woodhayes Rd, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 | 16 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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
London > Business > Venue Hire
3-4 Woodhayes Rd, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 | 16 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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
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What's On Today Near Wimbledon Common Wildlife Watch Club Kids Events | Until 2nd December 2012 Wimbledon Common 11 minutes walk from Wimbledon Common Held on the first Sunday of every month, the Wildlife Watch Club is for children aged 8-14. There is a ...More Falun Dafa Leisure | Until 26th May 2012 Wimbledon Library 24 minutes walk from Wimbledon Common ...More Saints & Sinners Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 The Watershed 1.65 miles from Wimbledon Common Daniel Scott plays club classics, while resident DJs play indie and pop in the bar....More Crack Comedy Club Comedy | On 26th May 2012 The Watershed 1.65 miles from Wimbledon Common Topical humour from Ian Stone, plus Andrew Lawrence....More Deep Saturdays Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 Bar 366 1.92 miles from Wimbledon Common Tech, funky, progressive and soulful house courtesy of DJ Tom-ash and DJ KosemetiQ....More Errol Linton's Blues Vibe Concerts | On 26th May 2012 Colour House Theatre 2.29 miles from Wimbledon Common Classic blues from the London-based harmonica player....More The Market Shopping | Until 27th May 2012 Merton Abbey Mills 2.29 miles from Wimbledon Common Up to 100 arts & crafts market stalls, featuring...More Legendary Histories: Legend Theatre Co Theatre | Until 24th June 2012 Colour House Theatre 2.29 miles from Wimbledon Common Educational interactive theatre....More Spanish Language And Culture Classes Exhibitions | Until 26th May 2012 Donald Hope Library 2.35 miles from Wimbledon Common ...More Craft Activities (Ages 3-8) Kids Events | Until 26th May 2012 Donald Hope Library 2.35 miles from Wimbledon Common ...More 
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