Wimbledon is a delightful area in the South of London. Made famous by the Lawn Tennis competition, Wimbledon is a buzz with tennis fever throughout the summer as the world’s tennis stars come to London. The whole area is covered in green grass as it is surrounded by Roehampton Park, Wimbledon Park, Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park. When the sun shines, then do as the locals do and head to the park for a traditional English picnic.
Getting There
Nearest Underground: Wimbledon Underground (7 mins walk)
Bus Routes: 57, 131, 163, 164, 219
Address:
London - Wimbledon
41 Worple Road, Wimbledon
SW19 4JZ
Local Attractions
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Courts (20 mins on foot & Underground)
Wimbledon Village (7 mins on foot)
Wimbledon Park (10 mins on foot & Underground)
Buddhapadipa Temple (15 minutes on foot)
Did you know?
In Wimbledon Common artefacts like ancient arrowheads and tools have been found that are said to date back to 100,000 BC. Remains were found to suggest there was once a fort on top of the hill. Until the mid-18th Century Wimbledon remained largely a tranquil area and Royalty even occupied a manor house on the Common. However with the arrival of the railways, more people came to live here and it is now very much part of London where many commute to.
Lunch Time:There is a small café at the London – Wimbledon school where most students get a snack. Alternatively there is a supermarket within 5 minutes walk. After-Class Entertainment: There are many bars and pubs to choose from in the Wimbledon Town area. The London – Wimbledon students favourite destinations are the Hand & Racquet Pub, The Terrace at Centre Court Shopping Centre and Po Na Na nightclub.
