| Wandsworth Town Hall (London) | |
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| State | UK |
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| Website | https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/ |
The Town Hall of Wandsowrth is a district of the city of London.
To know
Wandsworth consists mainly of modest houses built as a sub-urban retreat in the 19th century, spotted with green areas, a historical remnant of the village subdivision of the various boroughs. Today these houses, close to bars and cafes and the large park of Clapham Common they are inhabited by young professionals working from the City, while the cosmopolitan Tooting it is home to a large South Asian community. Some new buildings are located on the river a Putney is Battersea, where these pretentious buildings are stuck with the industrial envelope of the old power plant.
How to orient yourself
Wandsworth Town Hall: full screen map.How to get
By subway
This district is served by the following metro stations:
Clapham Common (lines: Northern). Zone 2- Clapham South (lines: Northern). Zone 2
- Tooting Broadway (lines: Northern). Zone 3
- Tooting Bec (lines: Northern). Zone 3
- Balham (lines: Northern). Zone 3
- East Putney (lines: District). Zone 2 & 3
| Metro lines running through Wandsworth |
| Terminus ← Wimbledon ← | OR  IS | → Hammersmith and Fulham → Westminster / Mayfair and Marylebone |
| Leicester Square / City of London ← Lambeth ← | No.  S. | → Wimbledon → South London |
| North London ← Hammersmith and Fulham ← West London Line ← | No.  S. | → West London Line → Terminus |
| Terminus ← East London Line ← | W IS | → East London Line → Lambeth → East End |
On the train
- 1 Clapham Junction is a main station in South London and a huge number of services pass through here, including SouthWest Trains from Waterloo and Southern Railway from Victoria, the western branch of the London Overground overground tube.
- Tooting Thameslink runs from the Holborn and Wimbledon viaducts and is bound for Luton Airport. Trains can be taken at Tooting, Wandsworth Common and Balham stations.
- Trains from Waterloo to Putney leave every 10 minutes and the journey takes 20 minutes.
By bus
- Putney is connected by bus with the following areas:
- South Kensington, Knightsbridge and Hyde Park (bus lines 430, 14, 74).
- Clapham Junction (Bus Line 39, 337, 37 Bus). Victoria Station (Line 170). Earl's Court (Line 74).
- Line 14 also connects Putney with the Oxford Street area (Warren Street, Goodge Street, Tottenham Court), the West End (Piccadilly Circus) and the Buckingham Palace area (Green Park). 220 connects Putney with Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush. Line 10 runs at night and connects Putney with King's Cross and Euston stations.
By car
| Streets passing through Wandsworth Town Hall |
| City of London ← Lambeth ← | NEITHER  SW | → Wimbledon → Kingston-upon-Thames |
How to get around
What see
- 1 Battersea Park (Battersea Park) (tube station: Sloane Square then a 15 minute walk across Chelsea Bridge), @[email protected]. A beautiful park on the south bank of the Thames known for its wildlife and some examples of ancient trees.
- 2 Battersea Power Station (Battersea Power Station). One of the great icons of smoky old London of the mid-20th century and admired as a fine example of industrial design from the Art Deco period. Coal-fired power plant that worked until 1983 and is currently undergoing a renovation and then making apartments. The best view is from afar over the north side of the river in Chelsea.
Clapham Common
- 3 Clapham Common (tube station: Clapham Common). Large open space in the highly populated area of Wandsworth, which has brought convenience to Londoners since time immemorial. Its vaguely triangular shape occupies 88 acres and is mainly composed of lawns with scattered trees. There are three ponds here, very popular with local fishermen. The bandstand is now on the Grade II List of Historic Buildings and was fully restored in 2006.
- 4 London Wetland Center Nature Reserve, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes (tube station: Hammersmith, then bus 283; or bus 33 from Richmond), ☎ 44 20 8409 4400, @[email protected].
£4.50-8.13. Nature reserve that occupies the perimeter of the old Barn Elms water reserves. A major swamp for migratory birds and a great location for bird watchers. Also great for children. - 5 St. Mary's Church (St. Mary's Church), Battersea Church Road, Battersea, ☎ 44 20 7228 9648, @[email protected]. One of the oldest churches in Battersea. This is where Christians have been praying since 800. Protected by the Grade II List of Historic Buildings.
- 6 Wandsworth Museum (Wandsworth Museum), 38 West Hill, SW18 1RZ, ☎ 44 20 8875 8323, @[email protected]. Modest museum that tells about local history, has a very good coffee shop.
£4.50-8.13. Nature reserve that occupies the perimeter of the old Barn Elms water reserves. A major swamp for migratory birds and a great location for bird watchers. Also great for children.What to do
The Putney Bridge over the Thames in Wandsworth
- 1 Clapham Picturehouse Cinema, 76 Venn Street, SW4 0AT (tube station: Clapham Common), ☎ 44 20 7498 3323. They show all sorts of films.
- 2 Easy Peasy Skate (Battersea Park).
Sat 10:30. For all levels. They also organize lessons for beginners. - 3 Putney Arts Theater, Ravenna Road, SW15 6AW, ☎ 44 20 8788 6943. For theater lovers this is a highly recommended place. They organize acting courses for adults and children who produce 8 shows every year. The Putney Theater company offers opportunities for those interested in various theatrical figures, from actor to screenwriter to art departments. Group 64 is the group for children who organize weekly classes and summer projects as well as put together productions.
- 4 Putney Leisure Center (Putney Leisure Center), Dryburgh Road, SW15 1BL, ☎ 44 20 8785 0388. £4. You can swim and take a sauna all year round.
- Putney Walk (Putney Walk). Start at Putney Train Station, passing historic houses, old pubs, a cemetery, the banks of the river etc.
- Walk on the Thames (Thames Path). It starts from Embankment Street and if you are feeling energetic from there you can walk on Lower Richmond Road via Festing Road which is a street with many cute little white houses. Continue walking west until you reach the village of Barnes.
- 5 Tooting Bec Common, 45 Tooting Bec Gardens, London SW16 1RF. A real park gem. Here you will find the tennis court, football pitch and lots of open space. Other sporting facilities are the Putney Leisure Center, a swimming pool, golf course, horse racing, outdoor swimming pool (UK's largest), athletics track and nearby Streatham Ic Rink ice rink.
- 6 Tooting & Mitcham United Football Club, Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road, Mitcham (tube station: Morden, buses 280, 118, 201, Mitcham stop), ☎ 44 20 8648 3248. The Stripes they are a team based at the Imperial Fields stadium. This newly built stadium has been promoted to the Ryman Premier League. The club contains a coffee shop which also serves beers, big screen for watching sports and a gym.
Sat 10:30. For all levels. They also organize lessons for beginners.Shopping
- 1 Clapham Junction (near Clapham Junction train station). Good selection of chain stores and supermarkets as well as bars, cafes and restaurants. Near Northcote Road there are many independent shops and a Saturday market that sells organic food and a covered antiques market.
- 2 Putney High Street. International shopping and restaurants.
- 3 Broadway Market in Tooting, Tooting High Street, SW17 0RJ (tube station: Tooting Broadway), ☎ 44 20 8672 6613. It has an interesting selection of products, including fruits and vegetables, clothes, furniture and household items.
How to have fun
Balham
- 1 The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, ☎ 44 20 3976 8007, @[email protected]. Famous for comedy shows and live music.
Clapham
Clapham has many good pubs and bars, particularly around the north-east area of the park.
Tooting
Tooting has many inns and pubs.
- 2 Lahore, 111-113 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7TJ, ☎ 44 20 8682 5120. A favorite of the "Good Food Guide" and other award-giving entities. Pakistani cuisine.
- 3 The Selkirk, 60 Selkirk Road, SW17 0ES, ☎ 44 20 8672 6235, @[email protected].
Putney
Putney is a lucky area with a great choice of pubs. Those with more atmosphere are on the river.
- 4 Boathouse, 32 Brewhouse Lane, SW15 2JX (in the Putney Wharf area), ☎ 44 20 8789 0476, @[email protected].
- 5 The Bricklayers Arms, 32 Waterman Street, SW15 1DD, ☎ 44 20 8246 5545, @[email protected]. According to National Geographic, in 2012, it was the third best English pub. Traditional with an eclectic clientele, good beers, no TV and no food.
- 6 The Coat & Badge, 8 Lacy Road, SW15 1NL, ☎ 44 20 8788 4900, @[email protected]. Although it has been open since 1715, its decor is modern. Frequented by the trendy locals, very attentive to service. Good pub food and a large choice of beer and wine.
- 7 Duke's Head, 8 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1JN, ☎ 44 20 8788 2552, @[email protected]. A good gastro-pub with a great view of the river.
- 8 The Rocket, Putney Wharf, Brewhouse Lane, SW15 2JQ. Of the Wetherspoon chain. On the river next to the Putney Bridge.
- 9 The Spotted Horse, 122 Putney High Street, SW15 1RG, ☎ 44 20 8788 0246, @[email protected]. Described as the oldest pub on this street, it has been rejuvenated with a refurb that hasn't changed its charm and hospitality.
Battersea
- 10 Adventure bar, 89-91, Battersea Rise, SW11 1HW, ☎ 44 203 640 3229. Cocktails and happy hour every day.
Where to eat
There are two main places to eat in Wandsworth. Street Johns Hill and Battersea Rise near Clapham Junction have a great variety of restaurants and new ones are opening all the time; area very popular with young professionals who catapult here after work. For tourists looking to escape the horror of the overpriced goods found downtown, here is an easy-to-reach option. The second node is Tooting which has excellent Indian restaurants even if they cannot compare with Brick Lane.
Moderate prices
- 1 The Bertie and Boo Coffee Shop, 175-177 Northcote Road, SW11 6QF (tube station: Balham), ☎ 44 203 490 7820, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri 08: 30-17: 30; Sat-Sun 09: 00-17: 30. Very nice cafe serving freshly made sandwiches and cakes. Free Wi-Fi connection.
- 2 Chanteroy Delicatessen, 233a Wimbledon Park Road (tube station: Southfields), ☎ 44 20 8874 1446. £1.50-3. Mon-Sun 08: 00-20: 00. Small grocery offering mainly French bread, meat and cheeses. The stuffed baguettes are made express to order and there is usually a queue at the door. The staff is French.
Average prices
- 3 Dosa 'n' Chutney, 68 Tooting High Street, SW17 0RN (close to Tooting Broadway or Upper Tooting Road tube stations and close to the Collier Wood area.), ☎ 44 20 8767 9200, @[email protected]. Big restaurant.
- 4 Gourmet Burger Kitchen, 333 Putney Bridge Road, SW15 2PG, ☎ 44 20 8789 1199. Meal for 2, £ 25. They make quality burgers. Try the one with venison sausage, sweet potatoes and rocket.
- 5 The Indian Restaurant, 197-199 Replingham Road (tube station: Southfields), ☎ 44 20 8870 1483. Starters £ 4-7, main courses £ 8-15. Very good Indian restaurant, the owner is very nice, passionate about her food and always happy to help.
- 6 Lahore Karahi, 1 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SN (tube station: Tooting Broadway), ☎ 44 20 8767 2477, @[email protected]. Meal for two, £ 30. Mon-Sun 11: 00-00: 00. Halal and "Bring the bottle you want to drink". Pakistani restaurant serving great food at decent prices albeit in a very simple decor. They don't serve alcohol but you can take it from outside.
- 7 But Goa, 244 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 6TG, ☎ 44 20 8780 1767, @[email protected]. Indian restaurant that has won many awards for the quality of the food.
- 8 Mirch Masala, 213 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7TG (tube station: Tooting Broadway), ☎ 44 20 8672 7500. Mon-Sun 12: 00-00: 00. Halal and "Bring the bottle you want to drink". This place scores points for the decor but despite this it has the advantage of an open kitchen so you can see when they cook. Many people among the staff are kind and fast and there is no time to sit down when the pappadoms are already arriving. Also great for vegetarians. The portions are generous and the prices are fair.
- 9 Preto, 31-33 Putney High Street, SW15 1SP, ☎ 44 20 8788 4388, @[email protected]. £17. Mon-Thu 12: 00-23: 30; Fri-Sat 12: 00-00: 00; Sun 12: 00-23: 00. Brazilian steakhouse with a well priced buffet.
- 10 Radha Krishna Bhavan, 86 Tooting High Street, London SW17 0RN (tube station: Tooting Broadway), ☎ 44 208 682 0969, @[email protected]. Starters £ 2.50, Main courses £ 5-6. Mon-Sun 12: 00-15: 00; 18: 00-23: 00. They are licensed to sell alcohol. The decor is quirky but charming, with its palm trees on the walls and huge masks watching us eat. The specialty here is South Indian dishes. The pappadoms have very good creams and all dishes are cheap, compared to the London standard. Highly recommended.
- 11 Thai Girder, 36 Replingham Road, SW18 5LR (tube station: Southfields), ☎ 44 871 971 7344. Thai restaurant.
High prices
There are many restaurants and bars in the area of Putney Wharf just behind St Mary's church.
- 12 Chez Bruce, 2 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG, fax: 44 20 8767 6648. £52. Michelin star restaurant serving European cuisine. Despite the award it is not pretentious and both the service and the food are good. Opposite Wandsworth Common Park.
- 13 Thai Square, 2-4, Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1JN, ☎ 44 20 8780 1811, @[email protected]. Thai restaurant and bar. Good even if the food is expensive, the interior is beautiful and the river view is great.
Where stay
- 1 Brewers Inn Wandsworth, 147 East Hill, SW18 2QB, ☎ 44 20 8874 4128, @[email protected]. £120. Young's pub which also has rooms to sleep with "Full English" breakfast included.
- 2 Flexistay ApartHotel Tooting, Thirsk Road, CR4 2BD (tube station: Tooting Broadway), ☎ 44 203 070 1001, @[email protected]. £ 350 per week. Apartments with services, at a good price. Availability of studios with single or double bed. They rent either by the night, by the week or by the month.
- 3 Holiday Inn Express Wandsworth, Riverside West, Smugglers Way, SW18 1EG, ☎ 44 871 9021546, @[email protected]. The soito Holiday Inn.
- 4 The Lodge Hotel London, 52-54 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 2RN, ☎ 44 20 8874 1598, @[email protected]. Located in a beautiful place, three stars of the Best Western chain. Good quality and affordable.
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