Museum of Wimbledon, London

Name: Museum of Wimbledon
Address: 22 Ridgway, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8296 9914

#533 among attractions in London

Museum, History museum

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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. Run by The Wimbledon Society and staffed by volunteers, it is open at the weekends but, as of November 2020, is closed for refurbishment. ()

Coordinates: 51°25'24"N, 0°12'60"W

Address

22 Ridgway, WimbledonMerton (Village)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 8296 9914

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Day trips

Museum of Wimbledon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, Cannizaro Park, New Wimbledon Theatre, Putney Vale Cemetery.

0.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, London
21 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.
0.6 miW
Park
Cannizaro Park, London
17 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.
0.7 miE
Theater
New Wimbledon Theatre, London
19 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.
1.6 miNW
Cemetery
Putney Vale Cemetery, London
40 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 miE
Theater
Polka Theatre, London
25 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.
0.5 miW
Nightlife
Crooked Billet, London
13 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 miE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
St Winefride Church, London
27 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.
0.4 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Sacred Heart Church, London
11 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.
0.5 miE
City hall
Wimbledon Town Hall, London
14 min walk • Wimbledon Town Hall is a municipal building in The Broadway, Wimbledon, London. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miN
Sport, Sport venue
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London
19 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.
1.2 miE
Temple
Shree Ghanapathy Temple, London
31 min walk • Shree Ghanapathy Temple, Wimbledon, is a Hindu temple in south-west London, England, that was established in the 1980s. The main deity in the temple is of Lord Ganesha. There are also deities of Goddess Durga, Lord Hanuman, Krishna etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Wimbledon?

Nearby attractions include Sacred Heart Church, London (11 min walk), Southside House, London (13 min walk), Wimbledon Town Hall, London (14 min walk), Buddhapadipa Temple, London (14 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Wimbledon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Wimbledon:

Bus

Wimbledon Village / Ridgway • Lines: 200 (2 min walk)
High Street / Wimbledon Village • Lines: 493, 93 (3 min walk)

Metro

Wimbledon • Lines: District (13 min walk)

Tram

Wimbledon • Lines: 2, 4 (13 min walk)
Dundonald Road • Lines: 2, 4 (15 min walk)

Train

Wimbledon Chase (24 min walk)
Raynes Park (30 min walk)