Wimbledon Common

6 Reviews

Star Travel Rating

5/5

Review type

Things to do

Location

Date of travel

June, 2015

Product name

Product country

Product city

Travelled with

Your husband, wife or partner

Reasons for trip

If you do not know Wimbledon, a suburb in South West London, you may not have visited Wimbledon Common. The best bit, it is all free!

It is lovely at all times of the year. There are woods, footpaths, three large ‘ponds’ and a cafe plus a museum in the location of the famous Windmill. Yes, Wimbledon has its own windmill, which has been restored. You cannot go inside though.

You can get to the Common easily by bus, No. 93 from Wimbledon Station, where there are frequent trains to Waterloo, further out to Kingston upon Thames, and by District Line underground to South Kensington and inner London.

By car it is a bit difficult to find parking. Better leave your car at home unless you go in winter or when it is pouring with rain, when you may find a parking slot on a road on the Common. There is also limited parking near the popular Windmill cafe in the middle of the Common.

It is great for dog walking. There is a stable in the nearby Wimbledon Village for horse riding and also a prestigious golf course. Jogging is very popular.

Wimbledon Common has a fascinating history, being a favourite site for duals in the 17th and 18th century. It has a great flora. Plants and trees are there which are suited to the sandy soil plus many birds, including water fowl, and butterflies.

It is great for a picnic. Take a rug, and relax under the green branches.

allium

Join the club

Become a member to receive exclusive benefits

Our community is the heart of Silver Travel Advisor, we love nothing more than sharing ideas, inspiration, hints and tips between us.

Come feel the love on a Princess cruise. You’ll enjoy the MedallionClass experience others simply can’t, and it’s exclusively for everyone. Visit incredible destinations and be involved in the best experiences around each one of them.

Experience more with Princess and connect effortlessly with the world around you, spend time away with loved ones, take a moment for yourself, and fall in love with your holiday of a lifetime, every time.

With over 20 years of experience, Wendy Wu Tours has mastered the art of creating exceptional, fully inclusive tours which showcase the very best of each destination.

Each tour is led by a world-class guide, who will highlight the very best of their homeland, and includes authentic cultural experiences so you are not just seeing the sights, but truly immersing yourself in local life.

Say hello to ease at sea. Ambassador’s purpose is simple: they want to inspire every guest to experience authentic cruising, effortlessly and sustainably. Passionate about protecting our oceans and destinations, their ships comply with the highest industry emission standards and there is no single-use plastic on board.

On your voyage, you will receive the warmest of welcomes from the Ambassador community as you sail upon the friendliest ships afloat.

This is a global co-operative co-owned by local partners using real local experts and guides, which supports local communities, environments and wildlife. It offers travellers quirky places to stay, activity holidays and learning experiences. Not In The Guidebooks gets travellers off the beaten track into local culture with day experiences and longer, immersive adventures.

From wild wellness breaks in Wales to painting in Portugal, sustainable adventures in Mauritius to food safaris in Brazil, this is immersive, exciting travel.

Seabourn’s five intimate ships carry guests to the heart of great cities, exclusive yacht harbours and secluded coves around the world, while two new purpose-built expedition ships will combine exhilarating adventures in remote destinations with the sophisticated amenities of the world’s finest resorts at sea.

From the luxury of all suite accommodations to complimentary fine wines and spirits, and a no tipping policy, Seabourn exemplifies the definition of travelling well.