books etc

Shopping » Book Shops in Wimbledon

Unit 6 15-29 The Broadway, London SW19 1PS

2 reviews

Tags: audio, best-selling, books, books etc, children's, children's books, coffee shop, ordering service

theduck (2284 points)

The children's area and events are exceptional, however the upstairs cafe has recently closed. That is a real shame it was great to have a coffee,... more...

Wimbledon Common

Arts & Entertainment » Parks in Wimbledon

London SW19 5NR

6 reviews

Tags: child-friendly, common, cycling, free, golf, grass, horse-riding, park, running, shrubland, trees, walking

theduck (2284 points)

A huge piece of untouched heath land in the city, Wimbledon Common is soooo big it is easy to get lost. Popular with dog walkers, golfers, joggers... more...

Giraffe

Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in Wimbledon

21 High Street, London SW19 5DX

2 reviews

Tags: cafe, families, friendly, giraffe, good service, international, international cusine, lunchtime, modern, service, tangy, vibrant

theduck (2284 points)

I like Giraffe. Good coffee, lovely atmosphere and nice food. This branch in Wimbledon Village, like others is best avoided at weekend lunchtimes... more...

The Queue

Wimbledon, London SW19

2 reviews

Tags: freebies, get wimbledon tickets, guarnteed centre court tickets, how to get wimbledon tickets, last minute wimbledon tickets, newspapers, picnic, pimms, queuing for tickets at wimbledon, tennis, wimbeldon queue, wimbledon tickets

theduck (2284 points)

As a Womble (Wimbledon native) there is a Jekyll and Hyde reaction to the tennis championships, but as I am English I love the queue. There was a ... more...

The Prince of Wales

Pubs & Bars » Pubs in Wimbledon

2 Hartfield Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 3TA

3 reviews

Tags: british, budvar, drinks, food, prince of wales, pub, pub grub, real ale, traditional, wimbledon

theduck (2284 points)

Traditionial is an overused word in my reviews. However, this is a tradional town centre english pub. Boozer, it aint really as it lacks that sen... more...

Wagamama Ltd

Restaurants » Japanese & Sushi Restaurants in Wimbledon

46 Wimbledon Hl Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7PA

3 reviews

Tags: food, noodle restaurant, oriental, quick, service

theduck (2284 points)

Another chain restaurant. This time of the noodle persuasion. Wagamama is reasonable and like the Wagamama in any other town you know what you ar... more...

Al Forno Restaurant

Restaurants » Italian & Pizza Restaurants in Wimbledon

2a King's Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 8QN

5 reviews

Tags: fun, italian, pizza, restaurant, value for money

theduck (2284 points)

Good Italian Food and fantastic warm welcome from these Portuguese restaurateurs. The food here is good and the wood fired oven does help pizza ta... more...

New Wimbledon Theatre

Arts & Entertainment » Theatres in Wimbledon

Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG

2 reviews

Tags: comedy, entertainment, pantomime, theatre, west end

theduck (2284 points)

This place is exceptional. It is a West End theatre in all but location. In fact many shows each year appear here prior to a run in the West End.... more...

Wimbledon Underground & Railway Station

Travel & Hotels » Stations in Wimbledon

Wimbledon Bridge, Wimbledon, London SW19 7NL

2 reviews

Tags: local, south, thameslink, train station, tube

theduck (2284 points)

This ten platform station is unique in London. It is the only station to house tube, train and tram. Platforms 1-4 are for the termius of the dis... more...