The London Borough of Wandsworth forms part of Inner London and is a relatively quieter neighbourhood. Wandsworth is located west of central London and is a largely residential area.
The neighbourhood has become home to several boutiques, bars and restaurants.
The five main town centres in Wandsworth are Balham, Clapham Junction, Tooting, Putney and Wandsworth.
Some of the main points of interest in Wandsworth are:
Battersea Park
Located in the London Borough of Wandsworth on the south bank of River Thames, Battersea Park is a 200 acre green space at Battersea. The park takes in marshland reclaimed from the Thames.
BatterSea Arts Centre
Hub for the arts hosting drama shows, dance events and discussions, The Battersea Arts Centre (“BAC”) is a Grade II* listed building situated near the Clapham Junction in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It functions as a performance space specializing in theatre productions.
Wimbledon Windmill
A Grade II listed windmill located on Wimbledon Common in the west of South London, Wimbledon Windmill is preserved as a museum.
The nearest stations by public transport are Wimbledon (District Line, Tram Link and main line trains) and Putney (main line) or East Putney (District Line).
The museum has exhibits covering windmills and milling along with local history and the Scouting movement. It was started in the year 1976 on the first floor since the ground floor was used to accommodate Wimbledon Common Rangers. Later the museum was extended to both floors in the year 1999 because of a Heritage Lottery Grand.
Southside Wandsworth
A shopping centre in Wandsworth Town, Southside Wandsworth was the largest indoor shopping centre when it was built. It is currently the fifth largest indoor shopping centre after Westfield Stratford, Westfield London, the Whitgift Centre and Brent Cross.
Chez Bruce
Chez Bruce is a high-end modern French dining restaurant offering a lovely range of fine wines and cheese board. The restaurant was opened in the year 1995 by Bruce Poole and his business partner Nigel Platts-Martin.
Battersea Power Station
A decommissioned coal-fired power station situated on the south bank of the iconic river Thames in Nine Elms in Battersea. It includes two individual power stations that are built in two stages in the form of a single building.
The nearest railway stations to Wandsworth are Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth Common, (one stop from Clapham Junction a few minutes train ride from Victoria); and Earlsfield, (one stop from Clapham Junction, and a few minutes train ride from Waterloo Station).
Choose your accommodation option from a range of hotels and serviced apartments in Wandsworth as per your requirement and experience a comfortable stay.
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