Wimbledon Common, London

Name: Wimbledon Common
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8788 3628

#1832 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Wimbledon Common is a large open space in Wimbledon, southwest London. There are three named areas: Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath, and Putney Lower Common, which together are managed under the name Wimbledon and Putney Commons totalling 460 hectares. Putney Lower Common is set apart from the rest of the Common by a minimum of 1 mile of the built-up western end of Putney. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°26'9"N, 0°14'57"W

Address

Wandsworth (Roehampton and Putney Heath)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 8788 3628

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Day trips

Wimbledon Common – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cannizaro Park, White Lodge, Isabella Plantation, Putney Vale Cemetery.

1.1 miSE
Park
Cannizaro Park, London
30 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.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture
White Lodge, London
24 min walk • White Lodge is a Grade I listed Georgian house situated in Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Formerly a royal residence, it now houses the Royal Ballet Lower School, instructing students aged 11–16.
1.2 miW
Botanical garden, Park, Nature and wildlife
Isabella Plantation, London
31 min walk • Isabella Plantation is a woodland garden in Richmond Park in south west London. It is managed by The Royal Parks. Originally located in a boggy part of Richmond Park, it was labelled on a 1771 map as Isabell Slade.
0.4 miNE
Cemetery
Putney Vale Cemetery, London
11 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
Nightlife
Crooked Billet, London
35 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.
1.2 miS
Park
Coombe Hill Wood, London
30 min walk • Coombe Hill Wood is a 2 hectare local nature reserve in Coombe in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in London. It is owned and managed by Kingston Council, and was declared a local nature reserve in 1992.
0.8 miE
Museum, Windmill
Wimbledon Windmill, London
20 min walk • Wimbledon Windmill is a Grade II* listed windmill situated on Wimbledon Common in the London Borough of Merton, in the west of South London, and is preserved as a museum.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Southside House, London
36 min walk • Southside House is a historical home located on the south side of Wimbledon Common. It is Grade II* listed. Dating back to Jacobean times, Southside House was originally a farm at either end of which were built two cottages.
1.3 miE
Temple
Buddhapadipa Temple, London
33 min walk • 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.
1.6 miNE
Nightlife
Green Man, London
42 min walk • The Green Man is a public house in Putney in the London Borough of Wandsworth, on the edge of Putney Common, parts of which date back to around 1700. The pub was once frequented by highwaymen and was a popular place for participants to fortify themselves before or after a duel on nearby Putney Heath.
1.1 miN
Nightlife
Montague Arms, London
27 min walk • The Montague Arms is a Grade II listed building at 3 Medfield Street, Roehampton, London. Previously a public house, it dates to the 17th century, although has been altered since.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wimbledon Common?

Nearby attractions include Putney Vale Cemetery, London (11 min walk), Wimbledon Windmill, London (20 min walk), White Lodge, London (24 min walk).

How to get to Wimbledon Common by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wimbledon Common:

Bus

Roehampton Vale Campus • Lines: 265, 85, K3 (5 min walk)
Roehampton Vale / Asda • Lines: 265, 85, 969, K3 (6 min walk)