Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Baan Aim Thai Restaurant
156 Merton Hall RdGood food with friendly service
Raka Indian Cuisine
306 Kingston RdAward winning Indian cuisine.
Matheou's Fish Bar and Restaurant
104 Coombe LnGood quality Fish and Chips
Gaya Korean Restaurant
34 Durham RdGood quality Korean cuisine
Hashi Restaurant
54 Durham RdGood quality Japanese food
Le Marrakech
11 Leopold RoadMoroccan cuisine
GC Kitchen
16 Hildreth StGood quality Chinese take-away
The Good Earth Express
81 RidgwayDecent quality Chinese take away. Delivers
The Olive Garden
48 Coombe LnGood quality Pizza and pasta
Hashi Restaurant
54 Durham RdPunjabi cuisine.
Fulham
694 Fulham RoadExcellent Nepalese restaurant.
Chinatown
Gerrard StreetLondon's famous Chinatown region
Mary's Garden
283 Kingston RdGreat Japanese food. A bit expensive but worth it.
Everything Else
Bus and train connections to Wimbledon and London. Catch a direct train to destinations in the centre such as Farringdon, Blackfriars and Kings Cross (North centre). Journey time is 30 - 35 mins.
Wimbledon Chase Station
Kingston RoadBus and train connections to Wimbledon and London. Catch a direct train to destinations in the centre such as Farringdon, Blackfriars and Kings Cross (North centre). Journey time is 30 - 35 mins.
Centre Court des All England Lawn Tennis Club
Church RoadFamous tennis venue
Crooked Billet
15 Crooked BilletNice pub - serves good food.
Green and open space. Nice for a stroll to build up an appetite.
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Wimbledon und Putney Commons
Windmill RoadGreen and open space. Nice for a stroll to build up an appetite.
Wild and open parkland, converted from ancient Royal hunting grounds, which still holds a population of native deer.
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Richmond Park
Wild and open parkland, converted from ancient Royal hunting grounds, which still holds a population of native deer.
Wimbledon station with fast connection to Waterloo station at the centre of London. (20 mins journey time)
Also here, District Line underground line to all underground destinations.
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Wimbledon station
Wimbledon station with fast connection to Waterloo station at the centre of London. (20 mins journey time)
Also here, District Line underground line to all underground destinations.
Tram to East Croydon for connecting train to Gatwick. Total journey time 45 mins. Total cost approx £7.
Merton Park
Tram to East Croydon for connecting train to Gatwick. Total journey time 45 mins. Total cost approx £7.
Northern Line Underground station for destinations in the city of London such as London Bridge, St Pauls, Moorgate etc as well as Clapham amongst others.
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South Wimbledon Station
High StreetNorthern Line Underground station for destinations in the city of London such as London Bridge, St Pauls, Moorgate etc as well as Clapham amongst others.
Trains to Wimbledon and all destinations in South England every 5-10 minutes. Journey time 20 mins.
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Waterloo
Trains to Wimbledon and all destinations in South England every 5-10 minutes. Journey time 20 mins.
Trains to Wimbledon of Waterloo Central station. Journey time is 15 mins.
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Vauxhall station
Trains to Wimbledon of Waterloo Central station. Journey time is 15 mins.
East Croydon URC Church
86 Addiscombe GroveTrain and tram station with connection sto Wimbledon and gatwick airport.
Overlooked but excellent museum right next door to two other museums.
FREE admission
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadOverlooked but excellent museum right next door to two other museums.
FREE admission
Traditional Thai Temple hidden in a Wimbledon back street. 20 mins walk from the house.
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Buddhapadipa-Tempel
14 Calonne RdTraditional Thai Temple hidden in a Wimbledon back street. 20 mins walk from the house.
Flughafen Heathrow
London's busiest airport
Huge trades and music venue. Approximately 45 mins from the house by public transport.
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ExCeL London
1 Western GatewayHuge trades and music venue. Approximately 45 mins from the house by public transport.
Olympia London
Hammersmith RoadHuge trade and exhibition centres
Kingston University
55-59 Penrhyn RdKingston University main campus
The British Library. Holder of every book published in the UK and a collection of historic books and texts.
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The British Library
96 Euston RdThe British Library. Holder of every book published in the UK and a collection of historic books and texts.
US Embassy. Go and protest, or go to say thank you. It's a free world.
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U.S. Embassy, London
33 Nine Elms LnUS Embassy. Go and protest, or go to say thank you. It's a free world.
Gatwick Airport Railway Station
Gatwick Airport. 40 minutess from Wimbledon by train and tram £6
My preferred method for getting to and from Stansted Airport.
Costs approx £10
Stansted Express Ticket Office
My preferred method for getting to and from Stansted Airport.
Costs approx £10
Flughafen London Stansted
Bassingbourn RoadNo thrills airline airport
London City Airport
Hartmann RoadAirport specialising in flights to Europe.
Airport (not actually in London) and miles away from my place.
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Flughafen London Southend
Airport (not actually in London) and miles away from my place.
Clapham Junction station
Saint John's HillImportant train hub.
Victoria Coach Station
2b Elizabeth StMajor UK and international bus station.
World Famous London attraction and official residence of the Monarch 9a personal friend).
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Buckingham Palace
World Famous London attraction and official residence of the Monarch 9a personal friend).
Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlOne of the Queen's residence and well known castle
Drinks & Nightlife
The Swan
119 Acton LaneNice pub
Bar Soho
23-25 Old Compton StFamous London nightlife and gay scene.
500 year old pub, famous drinking house of economic and social reformers. Still in use by locals and visitors today. Interesting old building.
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Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
145 Fleet St500 year old pub, famous drinking house of economic and social reformers. Still in use by locals and visitors today. Interesting old building.
Leather Bottle
538 Garratt LnLocal pub. Does food and shows football and other sports.
Shopping
General shopping needs can be met here and in surrounding streets; electronics, clothes etc.
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Centre Court Shopping Centre
4 Queen's RdGeneral shopping needs can be met here and in surrounding streets; electronics, clothes etc.
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetFamous shopping area of London
Best map store in the world, stocks a huge range of hard to get maps. And can order any map ever made.
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Stanfords
7 Mercer WalkBest map store in the world, stocks a huge range of hard to get maps. And can order any map ever made.
Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyHigh end grocery shopping. Take money!
Yo! Sushi - London Harvey Nichols
109 KnightsbridgePosh shop!
Apple Regent Street
235 Regent St.Apple Store
Apple Covent Garden
1-7 The PiazzaApple store
Stella McCartney Old Bond Street
23 Old Bond StWorld famous Fashion designer
Tottenham Court Rd
Tottenham Court Roadelectronic Goods
Liberty London
Regent StreetUp market store
Fulham Football Club Limited
Stevenage RoadChampionship Football Team
Arts & Culture
National centre for theatre. Various plays can be seen daily here. Book shop selling a huge array of play manuscripts.
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London Eye
National centre for theatre. Various plays can be seen daily here. Book shop selling a huge array of play manuscripts.
World famous art collection with FREE admission and cloakroom!
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National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareWorld famous art collection with FREE admission and cloakroom!
British Film Institute. Shows a wide range of culturally relevant films. Just 5 minutes walk from Waterloo
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BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere RdBritish Film Institute. Shows a wide range of culturally relevant films. Just 5 minutes walk from Waterloo
Royal Festival Hall (Stop Q) station
Waterloo RoadCentre for Arts an culture.
World famous gallery dedicated to modern art. FREE admission!
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Tate Gallery of Modern Art
BanksideWorld famous gallery dedicated to modern art. FREE admission!
World famous Shakespeare theatre. Plays can be seen daily from as little as £5.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkWorld famous Shakespeare theatre. Plays can be seen daily from as little as £5.
Renowned art gallery with collections of British art going back centuries.
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Tate Britain
MillbankRenowned art gallery with collections of British art going back centuries.
Home of the world famous football team and European League Champions, Chelsea FC
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Chelsea Fußballverein
Fulham RoadHome of the world famous football team and European League Champions, Chelsea FC
Royal Opera House
Bow StreetFamous opera House
PuraTouch Covent Garden
Home to the premier league club, West Ham United.
Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club
South Africa RoadPremier League football team
Craven Cottage
Stevenage RoadPremier League football team
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadWorld famous music venue
Baker Street
106 Baker StSherlock Holmes Museum.
National Theatre with a selection of plays daily and a book ship which stocks a huge collections of plays/ scripts and books on this area of the arts.
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Nationaltheater
Upper GroundNational Theatre with a selection of plays daily and a book ship which stocks a huge collections of plays/ scripts and books on this area of the arts.
White Hart Lane
748 GreaterFamous Premier League football team
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadWorld famous Premier League football team, Arsenal.
Engineers Way
Engineers WayMusic and sports Venue
England Rugby
200 Whitton RdFamous Rugby and arts venue
Approximately 35 mins from the house by train and underground
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Gaucho at The O2
Peninsula SquareApproximately 35 mins from the house by train and underground
Eventim Apollo
45 Queen Caroline StLarge music and comedy venue.
Riverside Studios
101 Queen Caroline StTheatre, Cinema and Arts
Shaftesbury Avenue
Shaftesbury AvenueWest End Theatres. Approx 35 mins from the house
Covent Garden
41 James StFamous location of London's street artists.
Location for numerous Movie Premieres. Also a good area for bars and eating out.
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ODEON Leicester Square Luxe Kino
Leicester SquareLocation for numerous Movie Premieres. Also a good area for bars and eating out.
World famous Waxworks museum. Advance tickets can be half price
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Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadWorld famous Waxworks museum. Advance tickets can be half price
Museums in historical naval buildings. FREE entry to some but not all.
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Nationales Schifffahrtsmuseum
Romney RoadMuseums in historical naval buildings. FREE entry to some but not all.
Museum of London
Museum of LondonMuseum of London
Theme Park, near to the house (20 mins by car)
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Chessington World of Adventures
Leatherhead RoadTheme Park, near to the house (20 mins by car)
Sightseeing
World famous clock tower at the British Houses of Parliament
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House of Commons
Saint Margaret StreetWorld famous clock tower at the British Houses of Parliament
10 Downing Street
10 Downing StFamous residence of the Prime Minister of Britain.
Famous London landmark where Nelson's Column is situated. just 15 mins walk from Waterloo or a 5 minute tube journey from the same station.
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Famous London landmark where Nelson's Column is situated. just 15 mins walk from Waterloo or a 5 minute tube journey from the same station.
Famous landmark for seeing mounted infantry on ceremonial duty
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Horse Guards Parade
13 Macclesfield StFamous landmark for seeing mounted infantry on ceremonial duty
Buckingham Palace
Official London Residence of the British royal family
Collections and exhibits from the natural world including an array of Dinosaur bones.
FREE admission
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Museo di Storia Naturale
Cromwell RoadCollections and exhibits from the natural world including an array of Dinosaur bones.
FREE admission
Secret Intelligence Service MI6
James Bond!!
Power Station
161 Battersea Park RdThai Buddhist Temple near Wimbledon
World famous department store where the rich and famous traditionally shop.
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdWorld famous department store where the rich and famous traditionally shop.
Excellent museum. Good transport links to Waterloo and Underground stations.
The Great Court Restaurant at the British Museum
Great Russell StreetExcellent museum. Good transport links to Waterloo and Underground stations.
Fascinating Science and Engineering exhibits
FREE admission!
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Science Museum
Exhibition RoadFascinating Science and Engineering exhibits
FREE admission!
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadWorld famous landmark bridge
The world famous cathedral which survived bombing during WW2
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St.-Pauls-Kathedrale
The world famous cathedral which survived bombing during WW2
Famous landmark, the BT Tower, previously known as The Post Office Tower
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BT Tower
Cleveland MewsFamous landmark, the BT Tower, previously known as The Post Office Tower
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StFamous financial centre and skyscapers
The Shard
32 London Bridge StHighest building in Europe. 30 mins from the house by train.
Camden Town
Camden High StreetWorld famous markets and alternative shopping area.
Monument to the Great Fire of London. A tower than can be climbed for £3, giving good views of the surrounding area.
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Monument
Fish Street HillMonument to the Great Fire of London. A tower than can be climbed for £3, giving good views of the surrounding area.
World famous football stadium. Home to the England National Team
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Die SSE Arena, Wembley
Engineers WayWorld famous football stadium. Home to the England National Team
Princess Diana Memorial Fountain
West Carriage DriveMemorial to the late princess of Wales.
The Orangery Restaurant
Kensington Palace GardensLondon residence of Prince Charles
Wilderness Cottage
World famous Royal Palace and gardens.
Famous historic castle where the Crown Jewels are kept under armed guard. Place to see world famous "Beefeater" soldiers.
Located next to Tower Bridge.
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Tower of London
Famous historic castle where the Crown Jewels are kept under armed guard. Place to see world famous "Beefeater" soldiers.
Located next to Tower Bridge.
Notting Hill
Well known weekend market
Historical sporting building - now used as flats but has retained part of Arsenal FC's old stadium.
Highbury Square
Historical sporting building - now used as flats but has retained part of Arsenal FC's old stadium.
London Transport Museum
The PiazzaMuseum. Approx 35-45 mins from the house
Freemasons' Hall
60 Great Queen StGuided tours on selected days
Royal Greenwich Observatory
Blackheath AvenueFamous observatory and original meridian.
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadAquarium
ZSL Londoner Zoo
Outer CircleLondon's famous old zoo.
Essentials
Amazing quality food market where you can sample an array of foods before buying. Fully open Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Open 10am - 3pm on other days for lunch.
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetAmazing quality food market where you can sample an array of foods before buying. Fully open Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Open 10am - 3pm on other days for lunch.