Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
The river Thames is at the end of my street and to the left, we have Wandsworth Park, a lovely green space running along the river going to Putney Bridge. Wandsworth Park is a Grade 11 listed park.
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Wandsworth Common
Trinity RoadThe river Thames is at the end of my street and to the left, we have Wandsworth Park, a lovely green space running along the river going to Putney Bridge. Wandsworth Park is a Grade 11 listed park.
Look for the sunken ship on the River Wandle as you walk towards Wandsworth Town train station.
River Wandle
Look for the sunken ship on the River Wandle as you walk towards Wandsworth Town train station.
My nearest museum with an exhibition about the local area as well as temporary exhibitions, and a great café with the best lemon polenta cake! Just 10 minutes walk from my place.
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Wandsworth Museum
38 West HillMy nearest museum with an exhibition about the local area as well as temporary exhibitions, and a great café with the best lemon polenta cake! Just 10 minutes walk from my place.
Originally a country retreat for London's Bishops, this palace and museum make an interesting local place to visit.
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Fulham Palace
Bishop's AvenueOriginally a country retreat for London's Bishops, this palace and museum make an interesting local place to visit.
Look for ghosts of highwaymen who travelled this road in the 1870's when this place was known as Cutthroat Lane. The last highway man was caught and suitably punished so we can now travel safely!
Putney Heath Lane
Putney Heath LaneLook for ghosts of highwaymen who travelled this road in the 1870's when this place was known as Cutthroat Lane. The last highway man was caught and suitably punished so we can now travel safely!
My place is a good location for those attending Wimbledon Tennis. My nearest tube is East Putney, just 2 stops from Southfields for Wimbledon Tennis.
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All England Lawn Tennis Club Centre Court
Church RoadMy place is a good location for those attending Wimbledon Tennis. My nearest tube is East Putney, just 2 stops from Southfields for Wimbledon Tennis.
Fabulous National Trust house to visit, famous gardens, beautiful, historic and haunted. What more could you want?
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Bahay at Hardin ng Ham
Ham StreetFabulous National Trust house to visit, famous gardens, beautiful, historic and haunted. What more could you want?
Look out for the sunken barge in the river. The local wildlife make this their home when the tide is down. It was owned by a man called Tony Trudle, he moored it there but it sank about 20 years ago.
The Causeway
Look out for the sunken barge in the river. The local wildlife make this their home when the tide is down. It was owned by a man called Tony Trudle, he moored it there but it sank about 20 years ago.
"Boris bikes" docking station. Hire a bike for your time here, maybe for a cycle along the Thames Path? There are 2 other docking stations nearby and details of how to use this service are in the room
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant"Boris bikes" docking station. Hire a bike for your time here, maybe for a cycle along the Thames Path? There are 2 other docking stations nearby and details of how to use this service are in the room
Arts & Culture
This is on the River Wandle. Look at the working water mill in the market place along with craft shops and cafes, pottery and crystals.
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Merton Abbey Mills
Watermill WayThis is on the River Wandle. Look at the working water mill in the market place along with craft shops and cafes, pottery and crystals.
Multi screen cinema complex upstairs in the Southside shopping centre.
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Cineworld Wandsworth
Wandsworth High StreetMulti screen cinema complex upstairs in the Southside shopping centre.
Lovely area, frequently has plays prior to a West End transfer.
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Richmond Theatre
1 Little GrnLovely area, frequently has plays prior to a West End transfer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pub nearest to my place. It is owned by Harvey's brewery selling real ale, they have live music on Tuesday nights, and serve food day and night. There is a beer garden.
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The Cat's Back
86-88 Point PleasantPub nearest to my place. It is owned by Harvey's brewery selling real ale, they have live music on Tuesday nights, and serve food day and night. There is a beer garden.
Another Real Ale pub, this time a Shepherd Neame brewery, enjoyed by many of my guests who told me they felt like a local from their first visit. This pub sells Thai food at good prices.
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Hop Pole
64 Putney Bridge RdAnother Real Ale pub, this time a Shepherd Neame brewery, enjoyed by many of my guests who told me they felt like a local from their first visit. This pub sells Thai food at good prices.
Big pub at the end of my street with an outside heated garden, well you cant trust the British weather can you?!
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Queen Adelaide Wandsworth
35 Putney Bridge RdBig pub at the end of my street with an outside heated garden, well you cant trust the British weather can you?!
Food Scene
Nearby Italian restaurant opening during the day and evenings. Outside seating available with heating, situated near the river.
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Marco Polo
Eastfields AvenueNearby Italian restaurant opening during the day and evenings. Outside seating available with heating, situated near the river.
Chef Eric Lanlard owns Cake Boy. You can enjoy coffee & cake, sandwiches or afternoon tea in the café. Books and gifts available, he is always happy to sign books. Cookery classes run from Cake Boy.
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Cake Boy
Juniper DriveChef Eric Lanlard owns Cake Boy. You can enjoy coffee & cake, sandwiches or afternoon tea in the café. Books and gifts available, he is always happy to sign books. Cookery classes run from Cake Boy.
If visiting the British Museum, this place is nearby and is my favourite place for a low key afternoon tea. Fabulous scones and jam.
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Tea and Tattle
41 Great Russell StIf visiting the British Museum, this place is nearby and is my favourite place for a low key afternoon tea. Fabulous scones and jam.
On Wandsworth High Street, less than 10 minutes from my place. They sell great coffee and cakes. Also some unique crockery.
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Wandsworth High StreetOn Wandsworth High Street, less than 10 minutes from my place. They sell great coffee and cakes. Also some unique crockery.
Entertainment & Activities
A unique country space on the outskirts of Putney, with wildlife and plants. This is just a short bus ride or train journey from my place, for peace and beauty.
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WWT London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth WalkA unique country space on the outskirts of Putney, with wildlife and plants. This is just a short bus ride or train journey from my place, for peace and beauty.
Shopping
Lots of shops in Southside shopping mall as well as a Cinema multiscreen complex upstairs. Open till late.
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Southside Wandsworth
Wandsworth High StreetLots of shops in Southside shopping mall as well as a Cinema multiscreen complex upstairs. Open till late.
More shops, a few more unique shops and bars, Putney train station and the Odeon Cinema.
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Putney High Street
Putney High StreetMore shops, a few more unique shops and bars, Putney train station and the Odeon Cinema.
A unique beer shop about 15 minutes walk, near to East Putney tube. These guys have an amazing collection of beers, sometimes they do tastings.
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The Beer Boutique
134 Upper Richmond RdA unique beer shop about 15 minutes walk, near to East Putney tube. These guys have an amazing collection of beers, sometimes they do tastings.
Borough Market is Londons' best food market, offering fresh unique food to try, buy or eat while walking around, or sitting in the grounds of Southwark cathedral. Open Weds-Sat. 40 mins from my place.
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetBorough Market is Londons' best food market, offering fresh unique food to try, buy or eat while walking around, or sitting in the grounds of Southwark cathedral. Open Weds-Sat. 40 mins from my place.
Just off Balham High Road, home to small independent shops and cafes. Recommended cafes are Bertie & Boo and M1lk; cakes have been tried in both and are awesome!
Ritherdon Road
Ritherdon RoadJust off Balham High Road, home to small independent shops and cafes. Recommended cafes are Bertie & Boo and M1lk; cakes have been tried in both and are awesome!
Everything Else
This is our nearest fitness centre, across Smugglers way towards Wandsworth Town station.
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Virgin Active Wandsworth Smugglers Way
Smugglers WayThis is our nearest fitness centre, across Smugglers way towards Wandsworth Town station.
Physical Culture
21 -22 Winthorpe RdOne of the oldest Gyms in Putney, about half way across Wandsworth Park.
Children's Osteopathic clinic, run as a charity, donation for treatment open Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Osteopathic Centre For Children
22A Point PleasantChildren's Osteopathic clinic, run as a charity, donation for treatment open Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
My friend Silvio is an acupuncturist and healer, his studio is at the end of my road. Contact me if you would like to be put in touch for a treatment when you stay with me.
Silvio Andrade - Acupuncture and Chakra Therapy
My friend Silvio is an acupuncturist and healer, his studio is at the end of my road. Contact me if you would like to be put in touch for a treatment when you stay with me.
A beautiful path along the Thames for walking or cycling. Join it at the end of my street to walk towards Putney Bridge to Richmond and Hampton Court.
For details see
http://www.thames-path.org.uk
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Olympian Way
Olympian WayA beautiful path along the Thames for walking or cycling. Join it at the end of my street to walk towards Putney Bridge to Richmond and Hampton Court.
For details see
http://www.thames-path.org.uk