Wimbledon Common
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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 get well and truly 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 dotted 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...Wimbledon Common images
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52-54 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 | 1.8 miles from Wimbledon Common
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94 Kingston Hill, KT2 | 2.5 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 75% off from £59
200 High Street, SW19 | 2.6 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Park Office, Holly Lodge, TW10 | 2.4 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Bishop's Avenue, London, SW6 | 2.6 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
West Side Common, Wimbledon, London, SW19 | 23 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Leisure > Golf
Roehampton Gate, Priory Lane, London, SW15 | 1.7 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Church Road, London, SW19 | 18 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Leisure > Activities
93 Ridgway, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 | 28 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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Events near Wimbledon Common
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: 6th May 2012 to 2nd December 2012
Wimbledon Common, Windmill Road, Wimbledon, SW19 | At Wimbledon Common
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
240 The Broadway, London, SW19 | 2 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
93 Lower Richmond Road, London, SW15 | 2.2 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
42-44 Battersea High Street, London, SW11 | 3.6 miles from Wimbledon Common
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Sights and Attractions near Wimbledon Common
London > Attractions > Museums
Windmill Road, London, SW19 | At Wimbledon Common
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London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Wimbledon, The Parkside, London, SW19 | 11 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Attractions > Museums
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 | 19 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Shopping > Games and Hobbies
613 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 | 2 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Shopping > Delicatessens
9 High Street, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 | 25 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
22-23 Wimbledon Hill Road, London, SW19 | 34 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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Restaurants near Wimbledon Common
London > Restaurants >
9 Camp Road, London, SW194UN | 17 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 > Gastropub
27-29 Church Road, London, SW19 | 23 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
66 High Street, London, SW19 | 23 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
275 New Kings Road, London, SW6 | 2.8 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
10 Ballingdon Road, Wandsworth, London, SW11 | 3.4 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
155 Talgarth Road, London, Hammersmith, London W14 | 3.8 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Windmill Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 | At Wimbledon Common
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London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
Church Road, London, SW19 | 18 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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27-29 Church Road, London, SW19 | 23 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
14-15 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 | 25 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
6 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 | 25 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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126 St John's Hill, London, SW11 | 2.9 miles from Wimbledon Common
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London > Nightlife > Bars
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3-4 Woodhayes Rd, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 | 27 minutes from Wimbledon Common
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