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Perched on the edge of Wimbledon’s beautiful Cannizaro Park in southwest London, Cannizaro House is an elegant country house hotel with a 300-year history and four stars to boot. With 3 AA Rosettes under its belt, the modern British restaurant at Cannizaro House is set in the hotel's historic dining room - decorated with whimsical patterned wallpaper and regal high-backed chairs - and is a justifiably popular place for business lunches, afternoon tea, romantic tables a deux and wedding receptions. Cannizaro House has a sense of retro grandeur, and the Gatsby-esque terrace overlooking the park is perfect for fancy pre-dinner mojitos. The modern British menu is influenced by organic, seasonal and locally sourced produce, all of which head chef Christian George is passionate about.
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Cannizaro House
Perched on the edge of Wimbledon’s beautiful Cannizaro Park in southwest London, Cannizaro House is an elegant country house hotel with a 300-year history and four stars to boot. With 3 AA Rosettes under its belt, the modern British restaurant at Cannizaro House is set in the hotel's historic dining room - decorated with whimsical patterned wallpaper and regal high-backed chairs - and is a justifiably popular place for business lunches, afternoon tea, romantic tables a deux and wedding receptions. Cannizaro House has a sense of retro grandeur, and the Gatsby-esque terrace overlooking the park is perfect for fancy pre-dinner mojitos. The modern British menu is influenced by organic, seasonal and locally sourced produce, all of which head chef Christian George is passionate about.
This chain restaurant is modelled on an Argentine steakhouse (those ones with a stark, wipe-clean aesthetic and pictures of grass on the ceiling…) and has a meaty menu that includes steak sandwiches and burgers as well as speciality cuts of Pampas-reared beef, from Brazilian-style tapa de cuadril (cut from the most tender part of the rump and flash-fried) to tira de ancho, a slow-grilled, chimichurri-marinated rib-eye.
CAU Steak Restaurant - Wimbledon
33 High Street WimbledonThis chain restaurant is modelled on an Argentine steakhouse (those ones with a stark, wipe-clean aesthetic and pictures of grass on the ceiling…) and has a meaty menu that includes steak sandwiches and burgers as well as speciality cuts of Pampas-reared beef, from Brazilian-style tapa de cuadril (cut from the most tender part of the rump and flash-fried) to tira de ancho, a slow-grilled, chimichurri-marinated rib-eye.
Like a seasoned Wimbledon pro, this gastropub-with-rooms just gets better every year. The kitchen does a fantastic job of adding interest and cheffy flourishes to pub-grub favourites without jumping the shark, resulting in dishes such as lamb Wellington with black-pudding mousse and star anise-scented carrots, and pale ale-battered cod and chips. It’s easy to see why the well-heeled locals pile into the smart dining room like a flash sale at a Range Rover showroom.
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Dog & Fox
24 High Street WimbledonLike a seasoned Wimbledon pro, this gastropub-with-rooms just gets better every year. The kitchen does a fantastic job of adding interest and cheffy flourishes to pub-grub favourites without jumping the shark, resulting in dishes such as lamb Wellington with black-pudding mousse and star anise-scented carrots, and pale ale-battered cod and chips. It’s easy to see why the well-heeled locals pile into the smart dining room like a flash sale at a Range Rover showroom.
This Wimbledon Common venue was, not long ago, a traditional old boozer – back in the days before gentrification took properly hold on SW19. Ramblers and their dogs might hole up at the bar, but they’re a little sidelined by the influx of diners nestled into spruced-up leather upholstery, brogues tip-tapping on the parquet flooring.
It's co-owned by lively French chef, Claude Bosi (of two-Michelin starred Hibiscus) and is run on a day-to-day basis by brother and other co-owner, Cedric. There's a high-end gastro-pub feel to the menu, with French and Mediterranean influence on British food and produce.
That means dishes such as ham hock terrine with an apple and beetroot tapenade, and roasted breast of duck with smoked onion puree and fig roasted in prosciutto alongside oak smoked mackerel rillettes, a spelt, barley and butternut squash risotto and pan-fried lemon sole with brown shrimp butter, lemon and dill. There's posh fish and chips, too.
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The Fox & Grapes Wimbledon
9 Camp RdThis Wimbledon Common venue was, not long ago, a traditional old boozer – back in the days before gentrification took properly hold on SW19. Ramblers and their dogs might hole up at the bar, but they’re a little sidelined by the influx of diners nestled into spruced-up leather upholstery, brogues tip-tapping on the parquet flooring.
It's co-owned by lively French chef, Claude Bosi (of two-Michelin starred Hibiscus) and is run on a day-to-day basis by brother and other co-owner, Cedric. There's a high-end gastro-pub feel to the menu, with French and Mediterranean influence on British food and produce.
That means dishes such as ham hock terrine with an apple and beetroot tapenade, and roasted breast of duck with smoked onion puree and fig roasted in prosciutto alongside oak smoked mackerel rillettes, a spelt, barley and butternut squash risotto and pan-fried lemon sole with brown shrimp butter, lemon and dill. There's posh fish and chips, too.
This Asian chain eatery is a Danish import that offers a stylish, minimalist setting in which to feast on unchallenging, westerner-friendly dishes such as colourful sushi rolls (push the boat out and try the caterpillar roll filled with black cod, avocado, asparagus, cream cheese and chilli), soy- and wasabi-grilled avocado, and miso-topped Jerusalem artichokes. Friendly staff, a youthful vibe, swift service and plentiful seating make this an ‘ace’ venue for between-match platters or post-game cocktails.
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Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon
58 Wimbledon Hill RdThis Asian chain eatery is a Danish import that offers a stylish, minimalist setting in which to feast on unchallenging, westerner-friendly dishes such as colourful sushi rolls (push the boat out and try the caterpillar roll filled with black cod, avocado, asparagus, cream cheese and chilli), soy- and wasabi-grilled avocado, and miso-topped Jerusalem artichokes. Friendly staff, a youthful vibe, swift service and plentiful seating make this an ‘ace’ venue for between-match platters or post-game cocktails.
This French gem – an SW19 destination restaurant in an area full of chains – does a roaring trade throughout the year, but particularly during the annual Wimbledon tennis championship when tables are scarce and a special menu prevails. If you manage to net a booking, you’ll enjoy sweet and courteous service, and refined dishes such as oven-baked Brixham scallops with cauliflower, lardo and gremolata; halibut in champagne sauce with crab ravioli; and a tennis-ball dessert filled with strawberries and cream.
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The White Onion, Wimbledon Village
67 High StThis French gem – an SW19 destination restaurant in an area full of chains – does a roaring trade throughout the year, but particularly during the annual Wimbledon tennis championship when tables are scarce and a special menu prevails. If you manage to net a booking, you’ll enjoy sweet and courteous service, and refined dishes such as oven-baked Brixham scallops with cauliflower, lardo and gremolata; halibut in champagne sauce with crab ravioli; and a tennis-ball dessert filled with strawberries and cream.
Arts & Culture
Polka Theatre is a children’s theatre in Wimbledon, London Borough of Merton, for children aged 0– 13. The theatre contains two performance spaces - a 300-seat main auditorium and a 70-seat studio dedicated to early years performances. Polka Theatre is a producing theatre which also tours shows nationally and internationally.
The theatre houses part of the teddy bear collection of the former Teddy Bear Museum in Stratford-on-Avon. The building also features a creative learning studio, a garden, an outdoor playground, indoor play area, exhibition spaces and a cafe.
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Polka Theatre
240 The BroadwayPolka Theatre is a children’s theatre in Wimbledon, London Borough of Merton, for children aged 0– 13. The theatre contains two performance spaces - a 300-seat main auditorium and a 70-seat studio dedicated to early years performances. Polka Theatre is a producing theatre which also tours shows nationally and internationally.
The theatre houses part of the teddy bear collection of the former Teddy Bear Museum in Stratford-on-Avon. The building also features a creative learning studio, a garden, an outdoor playground, indoor play area, exhibition spaces and a cafe.
Parks & Nature
Surging on into Putney Heath, Wimbledon Common blankets a staggering 460 hectares of southwest London. An astonishing expanse of open, wild and wooded space for walking (the best mode of exploration), nature trailing and picnicking, the common has its own Wimbledon Windmill , a fine smock mill (ie octagonal-shaped with sloping weatherboarded sides) dating from 1817.
The windmill, which ceased operating in 1864, contains a museum with working models on the history of windmills and milling. The adjacent Windmill Tearooms can supply tea, caffeine and sustenance. On the southern side of the common, the misnamed Caesar’s Camp is what’s left of a roughly circular earthen fort built in the 5th century BC.
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Wimbledon og Putney Commons
Windmill RoadSurging on into Putney Heath, Wimbledon Common blankets a staggering 460 hectares of southwest London. An astonishing expanse of open, wild and wooded space for walking (the best mode of exploration), nature trailing and picnicking, the common has its own Wimbledon Windmill , a fine smock mill (ie octagonal-shaped with sloping weatherboarded sides) dating from 1817.
The windmill, which ceased operating in 1864, contains a museum with working models on the history of windmills and milling. The adjacent Windmill Tearooms can supply tea, caffeine and sustenance. On the southern side of the common, the misnamed Caesar’s Camp is what’s left of a roughly circular earthen fort built in the 5th century BC.
Sightseeing
A Thai Buddhist temple.
The Buddhapadipa Temple is a Buddhist monastery covering 4 acres and including an ornamental lake, a small grove, a lovely flower garden and an orchard. The Uposatha or Shrine Hall of the temple is a holy place, which is the sacred house for all Buddhist activities and ceremonies such as ordination. On the four interior walls are some masterpieces of typical Thai mural paintings to depict the Buddha's lifetime. The window and door frames are made of gold leaf gilded carved teak timbers and are also inlaid with coloured glass.
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Buddhapadipa hof
14 Calonne RdA Thai Buddhist temple.
The Buddhapadipa Temple is a Buddhist monastery covering 4 acres and including an ornamental lake, a small grove, a lovely flower garden and an orchard. The Uposatha or Shrine Hall of the temple is a holy place, which is the sacred house for all Buddhist activities and ceremonies such as ordination. On the four interior walls are some masterpieces of typical Thai mural paintings to depict the Buddha's lifetime. The window and door frames are made of gold leaf gilded carved teak timbers and are also inlaid with coloured glass.
About 45 minutes by public transport from the flat.
Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England, 11.7 miles (18.8 kilometres) south west and upstream of central London on the River Thames. Redevelopment began to be carried out in 1515 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a favourite of King Henry VIII. In 1529, as Wolsey fell from favour, the King seized the palace for himself and later enlarged it. Along with St James's Palace, it is one of only two surviving palaces out of the many owned by King Henry VIII.
In the following century, King William III's massive rebuilding and expansion project, which destroyed much of the Tudor palace, was intended to rival Versailles.[2] Work ceased in 1694, leaving the palace in two distinct contrasting architectural styles, domestic Tudor and Baroque. While the palace's styles are an accident of fate, a unity exists due to the use of pink bricks and a symmetrical, if vague, balancing of successive low wings.[3] King George II was the last monarch to reside in the palace.
Today, the palace is open to the public and is a major tourist attraction, easily reached by train from Waterloo Station in central London and served by Hampton Court railway station in East Molesey, in Transport for London's Zone 6. In addition, London Buses routes 111, 216, 411 and R68 stop outside the palace gates. The structure and grounds are cared for by an independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces, which receives no funding from the Government or the Crown.[4] In addition the palace continues to display a large number of works of art from the Royal Collection.
Apart from the Palace itself and its gardens, other points of interest for visitors include the celebrated maze, the historic real tennis court (see below), and the huge grape vine, the largest in the world as of 2005.
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Hampton Court höll
Hampton Court WayAbout 45 minutes by public transport from the flat.
Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England, 11.7 miles (18.8 kilometres) south west and upstream of central London on the River Thames. Redevelopment began to be carried out in 1515 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a favourite of King Henry VIII. In 1529, as Wolsey fell from favour, the King seized the palace for himself and later enlarged it. Along with St James's Palace, it is one of only two surviving palaces out of the many owned by King Henry VIII.
In the following century, King William III's massive rebuilding and expansion project, which destroyed much of the Tudor palace, was intended to rival Versailles.[2] Work ceased in 1694, leaving the palace in two distinct contrasting architectural styles, domestic Tudor and Baroque. While the palace's styles are an accident of fate, a unity exists due to the use of pink bricks and a symmetrical, if vague, balancing of successive low wings.[3] King George II was the last monarch to reside in the palace.
Today, the palace is open to the public and is a major tourist attraction, easily reached by train from Waterloo Station in central London and served by Hampton Court railway station in East Molesey, in Transport for London's Zone 6. In addition, London Buses routes 111, 216, 411 and R68 stop outside the palace gates. The structure and grounds are cared for by an independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces, which receives no funding from the Government or the Crown.[4] In addition the palace continues to display a large number of works of art from the Royal Collection.
Apart from the Palace itself and its gardens, other points of interest for visitors include the celebrated maze, the historic real tennis court (see below), and the huge grape vine, the largest in the world as of 2005.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillNearest supermarket, about 10 minutes walk from the flat.
Boots Opticians
423 North End RdNearest pharmacy, about 12 minutes walk from the flat
Shell
102 Manor RdNearest petrol station.
Waitrose & Partners
25 Coombe LnIf you have a car, this is a good quality store for groceries.
Little Waitrose & Partners
2 Wimbledon Hill RdSmall Waitrose opposite Wimbledon station.
Shopping
Department store on Worple Road, about 10 minutes walk from the flat.
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Elys of Wimbledon
16 St George's RdDepartment store on Worple Road, about 10 minutes walk from the flat.
Wimbledon's shopping mall, adjoining the train station, with almost everything you would need.
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Centre Court Shopping Centre
4 Queen's RdWimbledon's shopping mall, adjoining the train station, with almost everything you would need.
Getting Around
To Central London (Waterloo) in 18 minutes by SW Trains.
Also District Line to various South West and Central London stops.
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Wimbledon station
To Central London (Waterloo) in 18 minutes by SW Trains.
Also District Line to various South West and Central London stops.