London Borough of Merton
London Borough of Merton, Administrative borough in South West London, England
The London Borough of Merton spans 37.61 square kilometers and includes the districts of Wimbledon, Mitcham, Morden, Colliers Wood, and Raynes Park.
The borough formed in 1965 through the merger of the Municipal Borough of Mitcham, Municipal Borough of Wimbledon, and Merton and Morden Urban District.
The borough houses numerous parks, sports facilities, and commercial centers, while The Championships at Wimbledon tennis tournament attracts 200,000 visitors annually.
Merton Council provides essential services including waste management, education, housing, and social care from its headquarters at the Merton Civic Centre in Morden.
The area maintains separate commercial centers with distinct characteristics, from the upscale Wimbledon district to the residential neighborhoods of Mitcham and Morden.
Location: Greater London
Inception: April 1, 1965
Website: https://merton.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.40139,-0.19611
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
Putney Vale Cemetery
5.5 km
Beddington Zero Energy Development
3.5 km
Wimbledon College
2.6 km
New Wimbledon Theatre
2 km
Morden Hall Park
599 m
Mitcham Common
3.5 km
Cannizaro Park
3.4 km
Wat Buddhapadipa
3.7 km
Cherry Wood
1.4 km
Tooting Commons
5.1 km
Merton Priory
1.8 km
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
3.9 km
St Mary's Church
3.2 km
22 Parkside
3.3 km
Mitcham Cricket Green
2 km
Granada, Tooting
3.4 km
Sacred Heart Church
2.4 km
Wimbledon Windmill
4.8 km
Southside House
3 km
Polka Theatre
2 km
The Priory
5.3 km
54 Parkside
4.3 km
Museum of Wimbledon
2.9 km
St Leonard's Church
5.5 km
Dundonald Church
2.1 km
Eagle House
2.3 km
Figges Marsh
2.9 km
St Lawrence Church, Morden
1.2 kmReviews
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