The south-west London neighbourhood of Roehampton is renowned for sport, education and a historic village which is protected as a conservation area. The village, with its period buildings and grand detached houses bordering Putney Heath, is a very affluent place even though it's bisected by a dual carriageway. This was historically a wealthy district, and some of the imposing mansions built in the 1700s are now occupied by colleges of Roehampton University, founded in 2004. The creation of the university - joining existing colleges and teacher-training centres - and the new Queen Mary Hospital in 2006 have symbolised an upswing for Roehampton which in many parts, from the village itself to the vast, modernist Alton Estate adjoining Richmond Park, had been in need of some regeneration. Sporting organisations followed the lead. In 2007, the National Tennis Centre set up home here with extensive facilities for players, and the Lawn Tennis Association quickly moved into the complex. The Roehampton Sport and Fitness Centre, meanwhile, caters for young and old with activities ranging from indoor bowls to trampolining and basketball, while golfers enjoy a choice of nearby courses. Roehampton is also convenient to the great attractions of Barnes, Putney, Wimbledon and Richmond
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Places to Stay near Roehampton
Lodge Hotel (1.37 miles)
Premier Inn London Putney Bridge (1.59 miles)
Ideally positioned for access to central London, just 200 yards from Putney Bridge underground station. Explore the surroundings and find Fulham Palace Gardens, the Wetlands Centre, Chelsea and Fulham football clubs and Wimbledon Tennis club. ... More | visit website
Fox & Grapes (1.79 miles)
Cannizaro House (1.92 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you at Cannizaro House – a place captivating beauty, this beautiful hotel is just off Wimbledon Common, 10 miles from Central London. This Georgian building is set ... More | visit website
Holiday Inn Express London - Wandsworth (2.01 miles)
The Alma (2.16 miles)
In South West London, The Alma is just 50 metres from Wandsworth Town Train Station, just one stop from Clapham Junction and 12 minutes direct into Waterloo. The boutique bedrooms feature ... More
Brewers Inn (2.40 miles)
In the centre of Wandsworth, Brewers Inn has en suite bedrooms and a Young's pub serving great beers and fine food. Wandsworth Town Train Station is within walking distance.
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The Justin James Hotel (2.45 miles)
The Justin James Hotel in Wimbledon is a long established family run hotel of character, providing a high standard of service and hospitality, catering for local businesses and their overseas clientele, Wimbledon tennis guests, family ... More | visit website
Warren House (2.53 miles)
Multi-award winning Warren House is a stunning 19th century Victorian mansion set amidst 4 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Located just five miles from central London, inside the M25 and ... More
Red Cow (2.55 miles)
Offering home cooked traditional food and quality accomodation in a tastefully restored inn. The Red Cow is a local attraction in itself just a 3 to 5 minutes walk from the ... More
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