Jane’s guidebook
Exercise, outdoor activities
Wimbledon Common is a large free to use park. It comprises heathland, woodland, several ponds and is popular with walkers, cyclists, runners and dog walkers. It is home to the world famous Wombles, though they are difficult to see.
There's a popular Park Run here every Saturday morning at 9am. It's also great for a quiet country walk with a tea room and a couple of pubs nearby. Visit the historic Windmill museum as well. Get the no 73 bus from Wimbledon Town Centre to get there.
182 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Wimbledon nePutney Commons
Windmill RoadThere's a popular Park Run here every Saturday morning at 9am. It's also great for a quiet country walk with a tea room and a couple of pubs nearby. Visit the historic Windmill museum as well. Get the no 73 bus from Wimbledon Town Centre to get there.
One of the most famous Royal Parks, there are wild deer, amazing views of London, great walks, a golf course, bike hire and several cafes. There's a Park Run on Saturday mornings at 9am.
932 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Richmond Park
One of the most famous Royal Parks, there are wild deer, amazing views of London, great walks, a golf course, bike hire and several cafes. There's a Park Run on Saturday mornings at 9am.
Beautiful pool and fully equipped gym and lots of classes, open to non-members, a ten minute walk from my place.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Wimbledon Leisure Centre and Spa
Latimer RoadBeautiful pool and fully equipped gym and lots of classes, open to non-members, a ten minute walk from my place.
This pretty park is at the end of my road. A lovely walk on your way to the station or high street or a great for a picnic lunch in summer. There's a coffee kiosk open most days and 3 laps is equivalent to 1km if you want somewhere nice to walk or run.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
South Park Gardens
WimbledonThis pretty park is at the end of my road. A lovely walk on your way to the station or high street or a great for a picnic lunch in summer. There's a coffee kiosk open most days and 3 laps is equivalent to 1km if you want somewhere nice to walk or run.
Entertainment
Odeon Wimbledon
39 The CrescentA multi-screen cinema in the centre of Wimbledon.
An art-house cinema with bar in the centre of Wimbledon.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Curzon Wimbledon
23 The BroadwayAn art-house cinema with bar in the centre of Wimbledon.
Well-known theatre with many shows that have transferred to or from the West End, in Wimbledon town centre. The Christmas pantomimes are particularly popular.
71 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Itheater ye-New Wimbledon
93 The BroadwayWell-known theatre with many shows that have transferred to or from the West End, in Wimbledon town centre. The Christmas pantomimes are particularly popular.
Home of the Wimbledon Tennis grand slam event you can visit the Museum and go on a guided tour of the venue, including Centre Court. If you're here during the competition (first two weeks in July) you can try queuing for a ticket (but you will have to get up very early).
94 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Centre Court ye-All England Lawn Tennis Club
Church RoadHome of the Wimbledon Tennis grand slam event you can visit the Museum and go on a guided tour of the venue, including Centre Court. If you're here during the competition (first two weeks in July) you can try queuing for a ticket (but you will have to get up very early).
Food scene
Wimbledon Village is a 20 minute walk from here or a very short bus ride. The Village has a laid-back atmosphere with lots of independent/trendy shops and a cafe culture. It's close to Wimbledon Common and you can go horse-riding from here as well.
200 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Wimbledon
Wimbledon Village is a 20 minute walk from here or a very short bus ride. The Village has a laid-back atmosphere with lots of independent/trendy shops and a cafe culture. It's close to Wimbledon Common and you can go horse-riding from here as well.
One of my favourite pubs in Wimbledon. It's a ten minute walk from here, near the station. It has a lively atmosphere and the food's pretty good too.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Alexandra
33 Wimbledon Hill RdOne of my favourite pubs in Wimbledon. It's a ten minute walk from here, near the station. It has a lively atmosphere and the food's pretty good too.
Sister restaurant to The Light House and slightly more casual, really popular for brunch at the weekend
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Light on the Common Restaurant
48 High StSister restaurant to The Light House and slightly more casual, really popular for brunch at the weekend
My favourite restaurant in Wimbledon Village, great for a special night out. You'll need to book for dinner but you can often walk in at lunchtime.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Light House
75-77 RidgwayMy favourite restaurant in Wimbledon Village, great for a special night out. You'll need to book for dinner but you can often walk in at lunchtime.
This Italian is probably the closest restaurant to my place. It doesn't look the most appealing from the outside but it has a lively and friendly atmosphere. It is reasonably priced, is great for solo diners, and the pizzas are enormous.
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Al Forno Wimbledon
2A King's RdThis Italian is probably the closest restaurant to my place. It doesn't look the most appealing from the outside but it has a lively and friendly atmosphere. It is reasonably priced, is great for solo diners, and the pizzas are enormous.