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Fine grade II listed stone bridge, opened in 1886, joining Fulham on the north side of the Thames to Putney on the south. Putney Bridge is famous as the start of the annual Varsity Boat Race. It also marks the finish of the annual Head of the River Race. Traffic congestion is a problem, especially over the weekend if Fulham FC are playing at home at nearby Craven Cottage. If you're waiting for a bus, or simply walking across, there are great views of the neighbouring Fulham Palace Gardens and Bishops Park on the north-west side of the river. The original bridge, which was finished in 1729, was demolished and replaced with the existing structure following a collision of a river barge. Interestingly, Putney Bridge is the only bridge in Britain to have a church at both ends: the ancient St Mary's Church in Putney and All Saints Church in Fulham, which featured in the film The Omen.
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Head of the River RaceHead of the River RaceThe Head of the River Race is one of the classic races on the rowing calendar, a warm up for the Oxford vs. Cambridge Boat Race that follows the exact same course backwards, from Mortlake to Putney Bridge along the Thames. There are 420 crews in all, rowing down the 4.25 mile course, testing their willpower and teamwork in this uniquely macho sport2019-03-30T00:00:00+00002019-03-30T00:00:00+0000
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event > Sporting Events > Other Sports - Rowing | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 30th March 2019
The Head of the River Race is one of the classic races on the rowing calendar, a warm up for the Oxford vs. Cambridge Boat Race that follows the exact same course backwards, from Mortlake to Putney Bridge along the Thames. There are 420 crews in all, rowing down the 4.25 mile course, testing their willpower and teamwork in this uniquely macho sport... More about this event
Oxford v Cambridge Boat RacesOxford v Cambridge Boat RacesOne of London's oldest sporting events, first raced in 1829, The Boat Race sees England's two elite universities take to the water in a nail-biting 4.2 mile rowing race between Putney Bridge and Mortlake Bridge in southwest London. Thousands of fans line the Thames each year to see Oxford battle against Cambridge. For spectators, there's a great vi2019-04-07T00:00:00+01002019-04-07T00:00:00+0100
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event > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES Sunday 7th April 2019
One of London's oldest sporting events, first raced in 1829, The Boat Race sees England's two elite universities take to the water in a nail-biting 4.2 mile rowing race between Putney Bridge and Mortlake Bridge in southwest London. Thousands of fans line the Thames each year to see Oxford battle against Cambridge. For spectators, there's a great vi... More about this event
event > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES Sunday 7th April 2019 at 2.15pm and 3.15pm
The women's and men's crews of Oxford and Cambridge line-do battle.
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
52-54 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 | 14 minutes from Putney Bridge
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
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Smuggler's Way, SW18 | 19 minutes from Putney Bridge
There are very few hotels in this sort of price range in London that put you so close to such an attractive stretch of the river. ... More
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Imperial Road, SW6 | 26 minutes from Putney Bridge
Located at Imperial Wharf, the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel London - Chelsea is nearby to the chic Kings Road and Chelsea Harbour. Famous London attractions ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 2.7 miles from Putney Bridge
A new purpose-built underground gallery, magnificent courtyard space and a new entrance from Exhibition Road on the west side of the Victoria and Albert Museum are ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, South Kensington, London W2 | 2.9 miles from Putney Bridge
This 180ft Victorian bronze gilt statue in Kensington Gardens is a tribute to Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, and was erected following his death through typhoid ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Fulham Palace Road, W6 | 27 minutes from Putney Bridge
Maggie's Centre next to Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith is the first cancer care hospice in England (there are several more in Scotland) for this charitable ... More
Sights and Attractions near Putney Bridge
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bishops Avenue, SW6 | 6 minutes from Putney Bridge
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 > Museums
Bishop's Avenue, SW6 | 6 minutes from Putney Bridge
The long history of Fulham Palace, previously home to the Bishops of London, is told through the on-site museum which opened in April 2007. Through interactive ... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
735 Fulham Road, SW6 | 16 minutes from Putney Bridge
All Fulham mums know and love the Pottery Cafe - it's practically a rite of passage for new mums to take their babies here to get ... More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Sunday 24th February 2019 - 1pm
Putney Bridge, 93 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 | 6 minutes from Putney Bridge
The boy band consists of five young men who met as contestants on the X-Factor....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 27th February 2019 - 8pm
Putney Bridge, 93 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 | 6 minutes from Putney Bridge
The alt rock four-piece are stalwarts of London's independent music scene....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Thursday 28th February 2019 - 8pm
Putney Bridge, 93 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 | 6 minutes from Putney Bridge
This five-piece band who are based in Lymington bring their country and Americana originals to the live stage....More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
93 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 | 6 minutes from Putney Bridge
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 > Theatres
Ravenna Road, SW15 | 11 minutes from Putney Bridge
Set up by Maurice Copus, a teacher at Southfields School, in 1959, Putney Arts Theatre has a long history of staging fringe theatre ... More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
90 Lots Road, SW10 | 31 minutes from Putney Bridge
Lots Road may be associated with auctions and designer showrooms, but it is also home to the 606 Club. This club will appeal to people looking ... More
London > Shopping > Clothing
64 Fulham High Street, SW6 | 6 minutes from Putney Bridge
The total antithesis of mass-produced, high-street fashion stores, Circa Vintage is a real one-off. Stocking an impressive range of antique garments, from billowing 30s chiffon creations ... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
Bishops Park Tennis Centre, Bishops Avenue, SW6 | 8 minutes from Putney Bridge
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf barman says: "Why the long face?" Rudolf duly replies: "I've got pines and needles". Yes, yes... ... More
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
612 Fulham Road, SW6 | 16 minutes from Putney Bridge
This excellent hair and beauty clinic on the Fulham Road offers the full range of beauty treatments. Gina Conway is an American born hair and beauty ... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
3B The Piazza, 30 Brewhouse Lane, SW15 | 2 minutes from Putney Bridge
A stone's throw from the banks of the Thames, Caparossa hosts a charming Mediterranean setting, perfect to serve the traditional delicacies from Southern Italy. Delightful charcuterie ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
30 Brewhouse Lane, Putney Wharf, SW15 | 3 minutes from Putney Bridge
Bringing a much-needed flavour boost to Putney, Bistro Vadouvan is a unique concept that blends the essence of classic French cuisine with ... More
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
50-54 High Street, Putney, SW15 | 3 minutes from Putney Bridge
Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high-quality, fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy dipping ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Hester Road, Battersea, London SW11 | 2.1 miles from Putney Bridge
The £21 million Dyson Building makes up the largest part of the purpose-built Battersea campus of the prestigious Royal College of Art. Located at 1 Hester ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 2.5 miles from Putney Bridge
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
155 Talgarth Road, Hammersmith, London W14 | 32 minutes from Putney Bridge
LAMDA is among the most famous and prestigious acting schools in the world. It is very hard to be selected for a course here, but almost ... More
Leisure near Putney Bridge
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Bishop's Avenue, SW6 | 7 minutes from Putney Bridge
This long strip of parkland running alongside the Thames with views over the river towards Putney gets its name from the former resident of Fulham Palace ... More
London > Leisure > Activities
Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 | 10 minutes from Putney Bridge
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
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Stevenage Road, SW6 | 12 minutes from Putney Bridge
The much-loved, ramshackle home of Fulham FC, Craven Cottage gets its name from the royal hunting lodge that used to sit where the centre circle of ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
8 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 | 4 minutes from Putney Bridge
Messing about on the river is all very well but sometimes it's even better to watch others doing it while you get the pints in. And ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
8 Lacy Road, Putney, SW15 | 5 minutes from Putney Bridge
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Nightlife near Putney Bridge
London > Nightlife > Bars
461 North End Road, SW6 | 22 minutes from Putney Bridge
Hidden below Hanger SW6, Below The Cut is a drinking den for meat lovers with liquor and cocktails served alongside bar snacks that champion a forgotten ... More
Meeting venue hire near Putney Bridge
London > Business > Venue Hire
Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 | 2.1 miles from Putney Bridge
Times have changed since the Olympia first flung open its doors to the public on Boxing Day 1886 for the Hippodrome Circus, with the promise of ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Stamford Bridge Ground Fulham Road, Fulham, London SW6 | 27 minutes from Putney Bridge
What a difference a game makes... at the end of 1993, a couple of surprise results lifted the Blues out of mid-table and into the Champions ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Warwick Road, Earls Court, London SW5 | 33 minutes from Putney Bridge
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