Wimbledon, Residential district in southwest London, United Kingdom.
Wimbledon spans across elevated terrain between the River Wandle and Beverley Brook, containing both urban developments and natural open spaces.
The district evolved from an Iron Age settlement to a medieval village, experiencing substantial growth after the arrival of railway connections in 1838.
The area contains numerous educational institutions, from primary schools to colleges, serving its population of more than 68,000 residents.
The district offers multiple transportation options through its stations on the London Underground, National Rail, and Tramlink networks.
Wimbledon Common extends over 460 hectares with protected woods, lakes, and the remnants of an ancient hill fort dating to 700 BCE.
Location: London Borough of Merton
Shares border with: Morden, London Borough of Wandsworth, New Malden, Mitcham, Streatham, Sutton
Address: Wimbledon, London, UK SW20
GPS coordinates: 51.42148,-0.20640
Latest update: October 16, 2025 19:22
Wimbledon College
1.1 km
Wat Buddhapadipa
1.4 km
St Mary's Church
832 m
22 Parkside
1.2 km
Sacred Heart Church
996 m
Southside House
1.4 km
Museum of Wimbledon
750 m
Wimbledon Town Hall
120 m
Chester House
1.4 km
The Kier
1.6 km
Stamford House
1.6 km
West Side House
1.5 km
West Lodge
1.5 km
Hanford Row
1.6 km
Church of St John the Baptist
717 m
Mausoleum Of Sir Joseph William Bazalgette 20 Yards To North East Of Chancel Of St Marys Church
841 m
55, Church Road Sw19
933 m
St. Mark's Church
121 m
Great Hall Range To Kings College School
1.4 km
Joseph Toynbee Memorial Fountain
707 m
Wimbledon War Memorial
1.2 km
17-20, Crooked Billet Sw19
1.5 km
Pagoda Drinking Fountain
1.4 km
Electricity Substation At Junction With Sunnyside Passage
568 m
Pillar Box On Pavement To North Of Kings College School/Hall
1.4 km
Former World War I, Type G, Rnas Seaplane Shed
378 m
Wimbledon Bridge
67 m
Churchyard Wall And Gateways To West And South Of Church Of Sacred Heart
1 kmReviews
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