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What to do in Wimbledon
Wimbledon is vibrant with life, activities and to find out what to do in your area we recommend you to have a look at websites like Timeout. Timeout updates on a weekly basis things to do in Wimbledon. To simplify you the task of finding the page here is the link to see the upcoming events in Wimbledon.
Also having a clear view of what is available in Wimbledon and where is a great way to project yourself within this new area. This is why we created the following map where we gathered all the information you will find in this article.
Some great things about Wimbledon
At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Wimbledon has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Wimbledon.
What type of green space is there in Wimbledon?
One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if Wimbledon offers room to roam.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Museums & Galleries in the area
An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Wimbledon through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Museum | 22 Ridgway, London | 4.5 | 51 |
Are the restaurants in Wimbledon any good?
Wimbledon is rich in restaurants, from Indian, Chinese or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and the foodies that you may be will surely find what you are looking for.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel du vin Wimbledon | Cannizaro House, West Side Common, London | 4.3 | 828 |
| Light House | 75-77 Ridgway, London | 4.3 | 307 |
| Côte Wimbledon | 8 High Street Wimbledon, London | 4.3 | 790 |
| Sticks’n’Sushi Wimbledon | 58 Wimbledon Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 1446 |
| Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse | 62 Wimbledon Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 553 |
| Pizza Express | 84 High Street, London | 4.3 | 245 |
| wagamama wimbledon | 46-48 Wimbledon Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 1186 |
| The Good Earth Express | 81 Ridgway, London | 4.3 | 106 |
| GAIL’s | 9 High Street Wimbledon, London | 4.3 | 369 |
| Chango Empanadas | 12 High Street Wimbledon, London | 4.3 | 410 |
| Carluccio’s | 25 High Street Wimbledon, London | 4.3 | 540 |
| Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant | 72 High Street Wimbledon, London | 4.3 | 126 |
| The Ivy Cafe Wimbledon Village | 75 High Street, London | 4.3 | 1769 |
| Rushmere | 89 Ridgway, London | 4.3 | 739 |
| Pho | 40 Wimbledon Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 1077 |
| Wimbledon Tandoori | 26 Ridgway, London | 4.3 | 160 |
| Thai Tho | 20 High Street Wimbledon, London | 4.3 | 279 |
| Sai Restaurant | 193 Worple Road, London | 4.3 | 283 |
| Light on the Common Restaurant | 48 High Street, London | 4.3 | 313 |
| JOE & THE JUICE | Wimbledon Bridge House, 1 Hartfield Road, London | 4.3 | 353 |
Public houses of Wimbledon
As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Wimbledon has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Holden | 198 High Street Colliers Wood SW19 2BH | Note the original tiling at the front of the pub which has recently been restored. A light, airy pub. Tables and chairs to the right are set out for dining but to the left is bar stool style seating and tables and further round are sofas. Decorated with paintings and pictures by local artists which may be purchased. Ramped access to bar area at front of pub. At the back of the pub a raised area with tables and chairs overlooks the large garden which includes a bottled beer bar. Heated marquee which has TV for rugby overflow. The Charles Holden is named after the architect who designed the Grade II listed tube station opposite (see board just inside the front door for more about his career). Was the Colliers Tup (2005 – April 2013) and originally the Victory. Operated by Laine Pub Company from April 2017, previously New Pub Co (ex Massive). |
| Kiss Me Hardy | Unit 5, Priory Retail Park, 131 High Street Colliers Wood SW19 2PP | Alcohol not served until 10am. A modern pub refurbished June 2016. Mostly carpeted with a variety of tables and chairs and some comfortable fixed seating. Over 18s only area in what was originally the public bar. Children’s play area upstairs. |
| Merton Apprentice | The Apprentice Shop, Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way Colliers Wood SW19 2RD | Open to 10pm for major TV sport. Fri to Sun – may stay open later – closing time given as ‘late’. Opening times may be dependent on the weather. A one room pub with wooden floors and mainly bare brick walls, furnished with tables, chairs and armchairs. Original artwork by a local artist. Note the Morris Seaweed signage, designed in 1901 by JH Dearle and originally printed locally. Opposite the bandstand. Toilets in neighbouring block, the Coles Shop (may require keypad code evenings). Food from local outlets may be taken into the pub. Maybe concession operating at front of pub. eg summer weekends. Opened March 2016. New premises and name for the Wimbledon Craft Beer Emporium. |
| Royal Standard | 180 High Street Colliers Wood SW19 2BN | A striking ornate Royal Standard crest forming part of the fabric of the building was repainted during a makeover in 2016 (see photos). A one bar pub retaining much of the layout of its original two bar format. Carpeted, with a variety of tables and chairs. Note the historical local pictures with trams. Multiple TV screens are popular with horse racing fans. At least one cask beer is usually available on handpump. |
| William Morris | 20 Watermill Way, Merton Abbey Mills (off Merantun Way) Colliers Wood SW19 2RD | An imaginative conversion of the block-house of the former Liberty print works a quarter mile upstream on the Wandle from the former William Morris works. A large central bar surrounded by a variety of tables and seating plus a piano. Stone and boarded flooring. Some interesting art pieces on the wall and murals on the exterior. Happy Hour 6-7 Mon-Thu. Selected drinks half price including Doom Bar. Additional bar ‘Beer Hive’ added 2021 near to bandstand. Open when demand. No real ale. Opened by Regent Inns in 1990 and then operated by Broken Foot. Closed 22 December 2017 with a soft reopening 21 June 2019 following refurbishment by new operator Amtel Sheem Ltd. Reopened fully 5 July 2019. Real Ale reinstalled early August 2019. |
| Wimbledon Brewery Tap | Unit 8, Colllege Fields Business Centre, 19 Prince Georges Road Colliers Wood SW19 2PT | Tap Room closed from November until Six Nations Saturday 3 February. However ‘you can still visit for a pint or two during shop opening hours’. Shop open 11-5.30 Mon-Fri. Open 12-9 Six Nations Saturdays, 3, 10 and 24 Feb, 9 and 16 March. Booking advised. See website ‘tap’. Hot food available. Check website (‘tap’) for events and bookings. Some during Tap Room closure. Brewery’s keg, bottled and canned beers also available. Also three guest keg beers from local independent breweries. Guest bottled beers include saison and gueze styles. A draught cider from local producer Against the Grain features. Food from either Bratwurst or Corleone pizza or K&K Kitchens, Tables and benches upstairs in area overlooking the brewery. Tables and benches at front, some in a covered area with heating available. Note the large metal sculpture of the brewery’s logo in the bar area. |
| Horse & Groom | 131 Merton High Street Merton SW19 1DE | New management from May 2023. Carpetted and furnished with a variety of tables, chairs and upholstered fixed seating. Garden seating includes booths. Reopened 21 September 2021 reverting to original name after refurbishment. Originally the Horse & Groom, (and prior to that the Bricklayers’ Arms until 1882) and officially known by its nickname the Dark House (see sign on east wall) from 1984 until 1994, reverting to its original name until 1997 when it became the Kilkenny Tavern. |
| Trafalgar | 23 High Path Merton SW19 2JY | A small friendly one-bar street corner house. Refurbished September 2023, with a variety of tables, chairs and settles and pictures of ships of the battle of Trafalgar. An interesting variety of bottled beers, canned beers, keg craft beers and lagers (Flensburger, Ayinger). Instagram – thetrafalgarsw19 The main part of the pub dates from 1860s with the extension from 1906. Historically it had the nickname of the ‘Threepenny Hop’ as it was said that men would occasionally hop over the fence from the now disused Merton Abbey railway line for a threepenny pint. The pub has its own cricket team. CAMRA South West London Branch Pub of the Year 2017, having also won the ballot in 2015, 2011, 2009 and 2007, as well as being the 2008 Winner of the CAMRA London Regional Pub of the Year award. Was closed from 26/5/2021 to 11/9/2023. |
| Leather Bottle | 277 Kingston Road Merton Park SW19 3NW | Large one bar pub with various distinct areas and a welcoming atmosphere. Large variety of seating, from armchairs to bench seats, with appropriate tables. Painted and panelled walls with some interesting pictures e.g. ‘Nelson’s House’. Note leaded glass in upper windows. Flooring a mixture of tiling, polished wood and carpeting. The current building dates from 1897 although it is understood a pub of the same name stood in what is now the pub car park from the early 18th century. It was the Old Leather Bottle for a time. Reopened 22nd May 2015 after refurbishment. |
| Old Rutlishians’ Association | The Clubhouse, Poplar Road Merton Park SW19 3JS | The Rutlish Old Boys Association was formed in 1906 becoming the Old Rutlishians’ Association in 1921. |
Gyms to stay in shape in Wimbledon
In Wimbledon, using the public parks is not for everyone. Finding out if you are able to attend a local gym or leisure centre nearby may be a good idea if you are trying to move to the area perhaps for permanent residency.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active | 21-33 Worple Road, London | 4.3 | 209 |
| Surya Hot Yoga | 8 Red Studios, Elm Grove, London | 4.3 | 159 |
| The Pilates Clinic London | Unit 3, Red Studios, Elm Grove, London | 4.3 | 15 |
| Pilates Formation | Wimbledon, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Wildflower Yoga | 26 Lingfield Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Good Life Yoga | Belgrave Hall, Denmark Road, London | 4.3 | 17 |
| Chi Combat System – Wimbledon | Merici Sports Centre, The Downs, London | 4.3 | 7 |
| The Way Of Yoga | Wimbledon Village Hall, 26 Lingfield Road, Gravesend | 4.3 | N/A |
| Barrecore Wimbledon Village | 49 High Street Wimbledon, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Sweaty Betty | 49 High Street Wimbledon, London | 4.3 | 17 |
| KickFit Martial Arts Schools – Wimbledon | Dundonald Primary School, Dundonald Road, London | 4.3 | 2 |
| Moving with Giselle-Pilates and Sports Massage | Oxford Avenue, London | 4.3 | 8 |
| Aspria | Hill Place House, 55A High Street, London | 4.3 | 3 |
| Pedal Studio | Wimbledon Racquets and Fitness Club, Cranbrook Road, London | 4.3 | 15 |
| The King’s Club | Woodhayes Road, London | 4.3 | 38 |
| Fit8.co.uk | 1 High Street Wimbledon, London | 4.3 | 4 |
| APPI Clinics | 1 Thornton Road, London | 4.3 | 70 |
| All star cheerleading | Wimbledon, or | 4.3 | N/A |
| Wimbledon Village Pilates | 11 Darlaston Road, London | 4.3 | 13 |
| The Clubhouse Gym | Belgrave Hall, Denmark Road, London | 4.3 | 9 |
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Wimbledon. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Wimbledon.
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The amenities you might need in Wimbledon
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Tube & Train stations nearby Wimbledon
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Wimbledon entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
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Post offices of Wimbledon
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Post Office | 56 Wimbledon Hill Road, London | 3 | 144 |
| Royal Mail Wimbledon Delivery Office | 12 Cranbrook Road, London | 2.6 | 152 |
In Wimbledon, what schools are nearby?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Wimbledon vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline High School | Crescent Road, London | 4.4 | 21 |
| King’s College School | Southside, Wimbledon Common, London | 4.4 | 47 |
| Wimbledon High School | Mansel Road, London | 4.6 | 17 |
| Surya Hot Yoga | 8 Red Studios, Elm Grove, London | 4.6 | 159 |
| Platinum Consort | 6 Edge Hill, London | N/A | N/A |
| Hall School Wimbledon | 17 The Downs, London | 3.9 | 7 |
| wimbledon high school playing fields | Wimbledon, London | N/A | N/A |
| Pianotude | 2, Aston Court, 18 Lansdowne Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Maria Sklodowska-Curie Saturday School | Ursuline High School, The Downs, London | 4.2 | 5 |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten | 28 Arterberry Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Tippy Toes Ballet | Hillside Church, 37 Worple Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| TCES | 3rd Floor, Beacon House, 26-28 Worple Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool in Wimbledon (Dundonald Road) | 52A Dundonald Road, London | 3.7 | 3 |
| Dundonald Primary School | Dundonald Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Kumon Maths & English | The Mansel Road Centre, Mansel Road, London | 5 | 12 |
| Wimbledon College | Edge Hill, London | 3.9 | 25 |
| Acorn Nursery | Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon Chase, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Merton Hall Road, London | 4.5 | 14 |
| Hollymount School | Cambridge Road, London | 4.4 | 7 |
| Cubs | 21 Church Road, London | N/A | N/A |
The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Wimbledon
Wimbledon has 4 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genki Clinic | Number 10, 120 Wimbledon Hill Road, London | 4.9 | 76 |
| Francis Grove Surgery | 8 Francis Grove, London | 3.8 | 89 |
| Menopause Care – Wimbledon | 2 Saint Mark’s Place, London | 5 | 2 |
| London Doctors Clinic Private GP | The Osteoperformance Clinic, Doctors Clinic, 2 Saint Mark’s Place, London | 3 | 1 |
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026