WIMBLEDON: THE SOUTH of LONDON

The South West of London is a popular place for South African’s, Australias and New Zealanders! This “antipodean belt” consists of the following areas: Clapham (North / South and Clapham Common and Clapham Junction), Putney, Fulham, Wimbledon and Southfields.

Wimbledon is located in southwest London, approximately 10 kilometres (6 miles) away from central London.  You’ll know Wimbledon because of the famous tennis tournament every June.  Frequent trains run to Waterloo Station, (journey time 15 minutes) which is very near to central London and adjacent to the Eurostar terminal for onward bound trains to Paris, Brussels and other European cities.  The cloest airport is London Gatwick.  Wimbledon is a lively town centre with a great shopping centre, "Centre Court". Favourite Antipodean hangouts include the Walkabout bar and Suburban, a small but friendly Cocktail bar. If you prefer a quieter life, Wimbledon Village is the "classy" end of Wimbledon with kooky boutique shops, organic coffee shops and great Italian restaurants.

Neighboring Clapham is really popular for a night out - Clapham High Street is home to cheesy discos planning retro classics, Revolution vodka bar and loads of great eateries.Clapham has tube links along the Northern line and Clapham Junction Overland train is quick and convenient.  Putney is home to a more relaxed pace of life - ideal for a riverside stroll or meal overlooking the Thames. However, Putney also has its own high street with a reasonable range of shops - and the obligatory Starbucks!  Putney has advantages of having both tube and overland train links, Wimbledon also has fantastic access to public transport.  These areas are busy, lively, safe and with excellent acess to shops and supermarkets. 

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