Why Wimbledon Park?
The allure of Wimbledon Park lies in its idyllic setting, sporting prestige, superb amenities, convenient transportation, and exceptional educational opportunities. Wimbledon Park is a highly desirable residential area with plenty of appeal, from the large park, which gives the area its name, to the leafy streets of Edwardian and Victorian properties. Plus, if you like tennis, you’ll also be close to the All England Club.
Wimbledon Park boasts excellent amenities, including shops, restaurants, and cafes, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. The area also benefits from excellent transport links, with convenient access to central London and other key destinations. Renowned for its outstanding schools, Wimbledon Park is an attractive choice for families seeking quality education for their children.
Shops & Amenities
You’ll find a growing selection of independent cafes and restaurants on Arthur Road and Leopold Road, as well as galleries, delis, homeware shops and boutiques. There’s also a well-established farmers market in Wimbledon Park Primary school’s grounds every Saturday. For larger purchases, Wimbledon town centre is close-by with Centre Court shopping centre and a range of high street names plus Ely’s town centre department store, which has been open since 1876.
The New Wimbledon Theatre offers the best of London shows, and the Polka Theatre is probably the best children’s theatre in London. Wimbledon Park has several excellent pubs, bars and restaurants. Still, many residents head up the hill to Wimbledon Village for a wide variety of boutique-style shops and high-end restaurants.
Transport
Travelling to central London from Wimbledon Park is easy on public transport. Wimbledon Park is on the District Line for an easy commute to west or central London. The District line tube will take you to Victoria in about 27 minutes. Wimbledon mainline station is just a 3-minute Tube journey away, where there’s a train into Waterloo every three minutes at peak times.
Several bus routes serve Wimbledon Park, providing convenient transportation options for residents. Some of the key bus routes that serve Wimbledon Park include 156, 493, 639, 670, and N87 (night bus). These routes connect the area to various destinations in and around London. Here’s a summary of travel times to key destinations:
- Central London (e.g. Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus): Approx. 30 minutes by tube (District Line)
- Victoria: Approx. 20 minutes by underground (District Line)
- Waterloo: Approx. 25 minutes by underground (Northern Line)
- Heathrow Airport: Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport (underground & Piccadilly Line)
- Canary Wharf: Approx. 40 minutes by underground (District Line)
- Richmond: Approx. 20 minutes by train (South West Trains)
- Kingston upon Thames: Approx. 30 minutes by train (South West Trains)
Parks & Recreation
Wimbledon Park, which gives the area its name, was created in the 18th century by master landscape designer Capability Brown. Today there’s a large boating lake, a children’s playground with superb water play facilities, a café and much more. Sports facilities include tennis courts and a watersports centre for sailing and kayaking on the lake. Wimbledon Common isn’t far away, either. Spanning over 1,140 acres, it offers stunning natural beauty and miles of walking, cycling and horse-riding trails.
Wimbledon Common Golf Club is a prestigious golfing destination nestled within the stunning landscapes of Wimbledon Common, offering a challenging course and exceptional amenities. Wimbledon Park is famous for The Wimbledon Club, which plays the highest standard in national hockey, great tennis facilities, a gym and a perfect cricket ground. The hockey team play in the national premier league and have a number of international players.
Schools
If you have school-aged children, Wimbledon Park and Bishop Gilpin primaries are outstanding, as is Ricards Lodge High School for girls (aged 11-18) and Wimbledon College School for boys (aged 11-18). There is a wide variety of independent schools offering you English-style world-class education. Below are a few of the best schools, and there are many more to choose from locally.
- King’s College School – A historic school for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18.
- Hall School Wimbledon – A co-educational school for students aged 4 to 16.
- Wimbledon High School for Girls – A high-attaining girls’ school for students aged 4 to 18.
- The Study – A small prep school for girls aged 4 and 11.
However, if you are looking for a more detailed list of schools in Wimbledon Park, then it is a good idea to explore this comprehensive guide from the council.