Tourist Attractions Wimbledon & Merton

Southside House Woodhayes Rd, Wimbledon, London. SW19 4RJ Tel: 020 8946 7643 \| From overseas: Tel: +44 20 8946 7643 Southside House, the historic Dutch-Baroque mansion, has a superb collection of art and historical objects. Described as an unforgettable experience, the house has connections with Anne Boleyn, the Prince of Wales, Marie Antoinette, Admiral Lord Nelson, Lord Byron and the famous Swedish writer Dr Axel Munthe. Guided tours only from Easter Saturday until 2nd of October on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays at 2, 3 & 4 pm. Groups are welcome at other times by appointment. The cost of admission is: £5.00 adults, £4.00 OAP's, children £2.50 and family ticket £10.00. Visit Website \| Send E-mail \| View Map \| View Postcode Map \| Printer Friendly Business Card
Other Tourist Attractions Abbeyfest 2003 at Merton Abbey Mills, Merantum Way, London. (020 8542 6644)	The beautiful riverside setting of the River Wandle at Merton Abbey Mills is a perfect setting for this yearly arts festival celebrating music, theatre & comedy. Festival runs July to August
Buddhapadipa Temple, Calone Road, Wimbledon, London. (020 8946 1357)	Thai Buddhist temple. Thai architecture, built in 1980. Centre for teaching Theravada Buddhism.
Cannizaro Park, Westside Common, Wimbledon, London.	This vast and beautiful landscaped garden on the edge of Wimbledon Common and adjacent to the Cannizaro Hotel is highly recommended for relaxing walks. See also next entry for the Cannizaro Park Festival.
Cannizaro Park Open Air Theatre Festival Cannizaro Park, Westside Common, Wimbledon, London. (0870 906 3834)	Open Air Theatre Festival 2004. 10th July to 8th August 2004
Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills Merantum Way, Merton Abbey, London. (020 8542 6644)	Childrens Theatre every weekend. Music & drama. Sunday Blues Club weekly. Also concerts and Fringe Festival.
Deen City Farm, Windsor Ave, Merton Abbey, London. (020 8543 5300)	Educational & Tourist Attraction
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Rd, Morden, Surrey. Open daily during daylight. (020 8648 1845)	Formerly a deer park, superb walks amongst network of waterways and Elizabethan hay meadows. Local crafts people display their works in the estate workshops.
Merton Abbey Mills, Merantum Way, Merton Abbey, London. (020 8543 9608)	Craft market, shops, restaurant, and pub in lovely riverside setting on banks of River Wandle.
Polka Theatre for Children, The Broadway, Wimbledon, London. (020 8543 4888)	Theatre productions specifically for children. Also exhibitions, souvenir shop, cafe and a playground.
Wandle Industrial Museum, The Vestry Hall Annexe, London Road, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 3UD (020 8648 0127)	The Wandle Industrial Museum was established in 1983. It is currently located at Vestry Hall in Mitcham, but is due to move to Ravensbury Mill in the near future.
Wimbledon Common, (020 8788 7655)	Vast open & wooded area, many opportunities for relaxed walks.
Wimbledon Windmill Museum, Windmill Rd, Wimbledon Common, London (020 8947 2825)	Depicts the story of windmills. Museum housed in the windmill. Large free car park.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Church Rd, Wimbledon, London. (020 8946 6131)	Impressive display of tennis memorabilia together with history of the sport. London Pass free admission details
Wimbledon Society Museum of Local History, 22 Ridgway, Wimbledon, London. (020 8296 9914)	Free admission to this fascinating museum depicting the history of Wimbledon. Opening Hours: Saturday & Sunday 2:30 to 5:00.
Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, London. (020 8540 0362)	Beautiful Edwardian Theatre. Wide range of productions.
Wimbledon Studio Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, London. (020 8540 0362)	Adjacent to the main theatre this small venue also presents a huge range of productions.
Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, Plough Lane, Wimbledon, London. (0870 840 8905)	Greyhound racing Tuesday, Friday, Thursday & Saturday, starts 7.30pm. Stock car racing Sunday evenings.
Wimbledon Market, Wimbledon Stadium Car Park, Plough Lane, Wimbledon, SW17	Every Sunday till 3pm. Great bargains in clothes, fruit & vegetables.

Category: Tourist & Visitor Attractions