Buddhapadipa Temple, London

Name: Buddhapadipa Temple
Address: 14 Calonne Road, Wimbledon Parkside, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8946 1357

#1955 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Wat Buddhapadipa or the Buddhapadipa Temple is a Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon, London. It was the first such temple to be built in the United Kingdom. It is home to monks and nuns, but welcomes visitors of any faith to view the grounds and temple as long as they are respectful to the building. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1980 (44 years ago)Coordinates: 51°25'51"N, 0°13'14"W

Address

14 Calonne Road, Wimbledon ParksideMerton (Village)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 8946 1357

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Day trips

Buddhapadipa Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, Cannizaro Park, New Wimbledon Theatre, Museum of Wimbledon.

0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, London
11 min walk • Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is the largest tennis museum in the world. The museum was inaugurated at The Championships centenary event in 1977.
0.7 miSW
Park
Cannizaro Park, London
18 min walk • Cannizaro Park is a public park in Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. Located towards the south-western edge of Wimbledon Common, it is known for its ornamental landscaped gardens with ponds and sculpture.
1.1 miSE
Theater
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
30 min walk • The New Wimbledon Theatre is situated on the Broadway, Wimbledon, London, in the London Borough of Merton. It is a Grade II listed Edwardian theatre built by the theatre lover and entrepreneur, J. B. Mulholland.
0.5 miS
Museum, History museum
Museum of Wimbledon, London
14 min walk • The Museum of Wimbledon is a local history museum at 22 Ridgway, Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. The museum was established in 1916.
1.1 miNW
Cemetery
Putney Vale Cemetery, London
28 min walk • Putney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium in southwest London is located in Putney Vale, surrounded by Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park. It is located within 47 acres of parkland. The cemetery was opened in 1891 and the crematorium in 1938.
1.3 miSE
Theater
Polka Theatre, London
35 min walk • Polka Theatre is a children’s theatre in Wimbledon, London Borough of Merton, for children aged 0– 13. The theatre contains two performance spaces - a 300-seat main auditorium and a 70-seat studio dedicated to early years performances. Polka Theatre is a producing theatre which also tours shows nationally and internationally.
0.7 miSW
Nightlife
Crooked Billet, London
18 min walk • The Crooked Billet is a pub at 14–15 Crooked Billet, facing onto Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon, London. The building dates from the early 18th century and became the Crooked Billet during the 1750s. The district of Wimbledon called Crooked Billet may have taken its name from the pub.
1.4 miSE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
St Winefride Church, London
36 min walk • St Winefride Church is Roman Catholic Parish church in South Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. It was founded as a chapel of ease of Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon by the Society of Jesus in 1905.
0.9 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Sacred Heart Church, London
23 min walk • Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church and parish in Wimbledon, South West London initially run by the Jesuits, that serves the Catholic community of Wimbledon and surrounding areas.
1 miSE
City hall
Wimbledon Town Hall, London
25 min walk • Wimbledon Town Hall is a municipal building in The Broadway, Wimbledon, London. It is a Grade II listed building.
~1850 ftNE
Sport, Sport venue
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London
9 min walk • The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, also known as the All England Club, based at Church Road, Wimbledon, London, England, is a private members' club.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buddhapadipa Temple?

Nearby attractions include Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, London (11 min walk), Museum of Wimbledon, London (14 min walk), Cannizaro Park, London (18 min walk), Wimbledon Windmill, London (18 min walk).

How to get to Buddhapadipa Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buddhapadipa Temple:

Bus

Parkside Avenue • Lines: 93 (5 min walk)
Calonne Road • Lines: 93 (6 min walk)

Metro

Wimbledon • Lines: District (23 min walk)
Southfields • Lines: District (31 min walk)

Tram

Wimbledon • Lines: 2, 4 (24 min walk)
Dundonald Road • Lines: 2, 4 (28 min walk)