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| Abbeyfest
at Merton Abbey Mills Merantum Way, Merton Abbey Mills, 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 from July - 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 |
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) Phone for opening hours |
Educational & Tourist Attraction |
| Morden
Hall Park, Morden Hall Rd, Morden, Surrey. Open daily during 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. |
| Southside
House, Woodhayes Rd, Wimbledon,
London. (020
8946 7643) See featured entry on the main Wimbledon Attractions page for full contact details & web link |
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. |
| 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 at www.wimbledonvisitor.com/london_pass.html |
| 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. Very 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, 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. |
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ensure that you confirm details & opening times
directly with these attractions before traveling.
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