Clapham Common, London

Name: Clapham Common
Address: Windmill Dr, London, SW4 9DE, United Kingdom

#487 among attractions in London

Park, Relax in park

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Clapham Common is a large triangular urban park in Clapham, south London, England. Originally common land for the parishes of Battersea and Clapham, it was converted to parkland under the terms of the Metropolitan Commons Act 1878. It is 220 acres of green space, with three ponds and a Victorian bandstand. It is overlooked by large Georgian and Victorian mansions and nearby Clapham Old Town. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°27'30"N, 0°8'57"W

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Windmill DrWandsworth (Northcote)London SW4 9DE United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Lavender Hill, Battersea Arts Centre, Wandsworth Common, The Ascension.

0.6 miNW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Lavender Hill, London
16 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of London, Lavender Hill adds a touch of quaint charm and history to the city's diverse tapestry of streets. Known for its vibrant community and local commerce, Lavender Hill is more than just a thoroughfare; it's a destination that...
0.7 miNW
Theater, Victorian architecture
Battersea Arts Centre, London
17 min walk • The Battersea Arts Centre is a performance space specialising in theatre productions. Located near Clapham Junction railway station in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, it was formerly Battersea Town Hall. It is a Grade II* listed building.
1.1 miSW
Park
Wandsworth Common, London
27 min walk • Wandsworth Common is a public common in Wandsworth, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, south London. It is 69.43 hectares and is maintained and regulated by Wandsworth Council. It is also a Ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth. The population of the ward at the 2011 Census was 15,247.
0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
The Ascension, London
15 min walk • The Ascension of The Lord, Lavender Hill, is an Anglican church in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, situated on Lavender Hill, in Battersea, South West London. It is thought to be the first church in England dedicated to The Ascension of The Lord.
0.9 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Arding & Hobbs, London
22 min walk • Arding & Hobbs is a former department store and Grade II listed building at the junction of Lavender Hill and St John's Road, Battersea, London SW11 1QL. Arding & Hobbs was established in 1876. The present building was constructed in 1910 in an Edwardian Baroque style, and the architect was James Gibson.
1.1 miNW
Park
Latchmere Recreation Ground, London
28 min walk • Latchmere Recreation Ground or Latchmere Park is a public open space with a children's playground in Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
0.9 miW
Theater
Clapham Grand, London
24 min walk • The Grand is a Grade II listed building on St John's Hill, near Clapham Junction in Battersea, South London. It was designed by Earnest Woodrow and was first opened in 1900 as The New Grand Theatre of Varieties.
0.8 miN
Church
St Mary of Debre Tsion, London
22 min walk • St Mary of Debre Tsion, Battersea is a church in Battersea, London.
1.2 miE
Windmill
Ashby's Mill, London
30 min walk • Ashby's Mill, often referred to as Brixton Windmill, is a restored grade II* listed tower mill at Brixton in the London Borough of Lambeth. The mill was in Surrey when built and has been preserved.
1.3 miE
Park
Rush Common, London
34 min walk • Rush Common is a linear protected open space and former common land in Brixton, London, England. It was enclosed in 1806 with the sections fronting public highways protected from development as proscribed land.
1.1 miNE
Theater
Landor Theatre, London
29 min walk • The Landor Theatre is a pub theatre in Clapham, South London. Originally the Cage Theatre upon its opening in 1994, the Landor became "Upstairs at the Landor" in 1995 and finally the Landor Theatre in 1998, following a refit of the building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Clapham Common open?

Clapham Common is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Clapham Common?

Nearby attractions include The Ascension, London (15 min walk), Lavender Hill, London (16 min walk), Battersea Arts Centre, London (17 min walk), Studio Voltaire, London (18 min walk).

How to get to Clapham Common by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clapham Common:

Bus

Cedars Road • Lines: 35, 37 (6 min walk)
Broomwood Road • Lines: G1 (7 min walk)

Metro

Clapham South • Lines: Northern (10 min walk)
Balham • Lines: Northern (27 min walk)

Train

Clapham High Street (23 min walk)
Wandsworth Road (24 min walk)