Wimbledon is a suburb of London, part of the London Borough of Merton seven miles (11.3 km), southwest of London's centre at Charing Cross.
For most of the past one hundred years Wimbledon has been best known as the home of the Wimbledon tennis championships. The All England Lawn Tennis Club is a national landmark. Every June the world's top players join battle for two weeks to sort out the best from the rest.
Wimbledon has been inhabited since at least the Iron Age when the hill fort on Wimbledon Common is thought to have been constructed. The original centre of Wimbledon was at the top of the hill close to the common - the area now known locally as "the village".
Wimbledon was part of the manor of Mortlake. The ownership of the manor of Wimbledon changed hands many times during its history.
Wimbledon's attraction remains its combination of convenient access to central London with the benefit of plentiful recreational facilities. Strong demand for homes, especially the larger properties in the Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon Park areas, has seen prices increase to amongst the highest in the outer London area.
Wimbledon Village provides a good collection of quality bistros, restaurants and pubs and during the fortnight of the tennis championship the streets are crowded with visitors enjoying the facilites.
The Wimbledon Theatre has a year-round programme of live entertainment as does the Polka Children's Theatre with the Open Air Theatre in Cannizaro Park providing a packed summertime programme - here one can picnic on the lawn or dine at the Cannizaro House Hotel. For the music lover Wimbledon has its own Symphony Orchestra and Choral Society.
Wimbledon is served by Wimbledon railway station, Wimbledon Chase railway station, Raynes Park railway station, Wimbledon Underground, Wimbledon Park Underground, South Wimbledon Underground
Frequent main line trains from Wimbledon Station to Waterloo cover the short distance quickly and the District line tube connects to the Underground system, so that Knightsbridge and the West End are also only minutes away. London Transport buses provide a wide choice of routes to Central London and the A3/M3 trunk road provides swift access to central London, the South of England and the M25 which connects with the Motorway network, so that Heathrow and Gatwick airports are easily reached.
Hotel accommodation near Wimbledon
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Rose and Crown, 55 High St, Wimbledon Village, Merton, London, Greater London, SW19 5BA
Rose and Crown Hotel dates back to the 16th century and is excellently positioned in the heart of Wimbledon Village. Whatever your reason for staying, you'll be assured of only the warmest of greetings. Just 5 minutes by car from the A3 and 20 minutes by train into London Waterloo. Fabulously located within walking distance from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, the Rose and Crown is a wonderful place to stay whether you are travelling for business or pleasure. To eat, you can enjoy a range of traditional and contemporary dishes in the bar or conservatory. Located 0.97km from Wimbledon
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 Cannizaro House, Westside, Wimbledon Common, Merton, London, Greater London, SW19 4UE
Cannizaro House has always been a captivating beauty of a place, famous for her sumptuous interiors, elegant entertaining and 'naughty' rather than 'haughty' demeanour. Imagine arriving at your splendid Georgian mansion, set in rolling parkland, yet actually on the edge of the city. As the sun sets, you're welcomed by the sound of expectant laughter, as glasses clink on the terrace. Located 1.74km from Wimbledon
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 The Best Western Lodge Hotel , 52-54 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, Wandsworth, London, SW15 2RN
A traditional independent hotel in Putney, South West London. The best value hotel in the area. Find a comparable better deal and we will match it .
A privately owned hotel with a sense of character converted and extended from a private house and school, suitable for tourists and conference guests alike. Well located for visits to London attractions. Located 3.94km from Wimbledon
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The Brewers Inn, 147 East Hill, Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth, London, SW18 2QB
Only a few minutes walk from Wandsworth Town station, the Brewers Inn is superbly located for access to central and south west London, so you can explore the West End or discover the delights of Chelsea, Putney, Wimbledon and Richmond. After your days work or sightseeing enjoy a selection of traditional food in the brasserie. Located 4.15km from Wimbledon
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Swallow Kingston Lodge Hotel, 36-38 Church Road, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, Greater London TW9 1UA
Wimbledon is approximately 4 miles away and Richmond Park is a short drive walk from the hotel.This traditional hotel, with modern rooms designed around a courtyard, stands on the edge of Richmond Park and next to Coombe Wood Golf Course. Ideally located for Kingston Shopping Centre, Chessington World of Adventures, Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens and the Surrey countryside. Twickenham, Wimbledon and Sandown Park are also nearby. All the bedrooms are well appointed and the facilities include a restaurant, bar and free parking.
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Express by Holiday Inn London Wandsworth Battersea, Smugglers Way, Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1EG
The hotel is only 200 yards from the Wandsworth Town train station, which gives you a direct route into Waterloo in just 12 minutes. From Waterloo you can visit the BA London Eye and also join the underground system from Waterloo to be in the heart of central London attractions such as Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, the Tate Modern, London's Theatreland, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, the Houses of Parliament and many, many more!
Located 4.42km from Wimbledon
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Best Western Burns Hotel, 18-26 Barkston Gardens, Earls Court, Kensington & Chelsea, London, SW5 0EN
The Best Western Burns Hotel is situated in a tree lined garden square in Kensington, close to Knightsbridge with its many fashionable shops and restaurants and a short walk to Kensington Palace, The Royal Albert Hall and the Museums of South Kensington. Earl's Court and Olympia exhibition centres are close by, along with Earl's Court underground station with its direct link to Heathrow Airport. Located 7.91km from Wimbledon
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London Putney Bridge Premier Travel Inn, 3-5 Putney Bridge Approach, Putney, Wandsworth, London, SW6 3JD
Whether on Business or Leisure, you are guaranteed fantastic value for money at the Putney Bridge Premier Travel Inn. Conveniently located for London's West End, Earl's Court and Olympia Exhibition Centre. Located 5.18km from Wimbledon
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Comfort Inn Kensington, 22-32 West Cromwell Road, Kensington, Earls Court, Kensington & Chelsea, London, SW5 9QJ
All tourist attractions are in easy reach and our multi-lingual reception team is always available to assist with your local bookings for tours, theatres, sport events, shows or musicals. For some events (e.g Wimbledon Tennis, Chelsea FC football matches, concerts at Earls Court, Olympia or the Royal Albert Hall etc) we advice our guests to book early in advance, to avoid the disappointment that the hotel is fully booked. Located 8.04km from Wimbledon
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Express by Holiday Inn Earls Court, 295 North End Rd, Earls Court, Kensington & Chelsea, London, W14 9NS
Express by Holiday Inn London Earl's Court is located centrally in Englands capital ccity. The ideal location for business and leisure travellers visiting London. When you stay at the Express by Holiday Inn London- Earl's Court, a great night's sleep is guaranteed. In our comfortable guest rooms, every detail has been designed to create a modern and pleasurable environment. The Express by Holiday Inn London Earl's Court is located only minutes from the Earl's Court Arena and Olympia exhibition centre. West Kensington tube and bus station gives easy access to the city of London via the District Line Located around 6km from Whitton
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