Putney Bridge
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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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124 King Street, W6 | 2 miles from Putney Bridge
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, SW7 | 2.2 miles from Putney Bridge
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London > Attractions > Sights
V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 2.7 miles from Putney Bridge
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London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, South Kensington, London W2 | 2.9 miles from Putney Bridge
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London > Attractions > Sights
Fulham Palace Road, W6 | 27 minutes from Putney Bridge
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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
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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 > Cinemas
Capital Studios, Ram Quarter, SW18 | 19 minutes from Putney Bridge
For years they've been running successful, themed film-focused pop ups. Now Backyard Cinema sets up a permanent new home at Capital Studios, transforming a former 1960's ... 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
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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
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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
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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
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
8 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 | 4 minutes from Putney Bridge
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
8 Lacy Road, Putney, SW15 | 5 minutes from Putney Bridge
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London > Nightlife > Bars
160 Putney High Street, SW15 | 8 minutes from Putney Bridge
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Meeting venue hire near Putney Bridge

London > Business > Venue Hire
Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 | 2.1 miles from Putney Bridge
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Stamford Bridge Ground Fulham Road, Fulham, London SW6 | 27 minutes from Putney Bridge
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Warwick Road, Earls Court, London SW5 | 33 minutes from Putney Bridge
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