| About Wimbledon?
Situated in Greater London, Wimbledon is around 30-40 minutes drive from Central London and offers excellent public transport links - including rail, the underground and buses.
Wimbledon is one of the most popular residential areas of London, and is an attractive area for people looking for family property. It offers a wonderful range of amenities, as well as the world famous Wimbledon Tennis Tournament.
Culture
Wimbledon offers an attractive range of culture and arts. There is the Wimbledon Theatre which is famous for its annual pantomime. There is also the well-known children's Polka Theatre.
Abbey Mills Crafts Centre offers a glimpse of the local arts and crafts movement and also offers the the Colour House Theatre which provides an eclectic mix of offering including fringe theatre and children events.
Cannizaro House is a must see with its beautiful gardens and popular attractive afternoon teas. During the summers the gardens play host to a range of artistic events from classical music to Zimbabwean sculpture
Shopping
Wimbledon offers two very distinct shopping experiences; you have the modern Centre Court Shopping Centre that offers the common "mall" experience with well known brand names such as Debenhams being some of the flagship shops.
However, just up the hill you also find Wimbledon Village - the older, more "country" side to Wimbledon that offers an all-together different atmosphere. Independent and more up-market "boutique" style shops abound, as well as a range of wine bars and gastro pubs.
Green Spaces
Wimbledon has an abundance of green spaces which are extremely popular... and beautiful. The most popular is the famous Wimbledon Common. This is not only one of the largest open spaces in London - comprising wooded areas, water and heath meadows - but also offers a fantastic provide an ideal environment for leisure activities such as horse riding, biking and running as well as a range of other activities.
All of these features make Wimbledon an attractive destination for people looking to rent a home in London. It is no wonder that Wimbledon is such a popular choice.
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