Wandsworth is "groovier than everywhere else in Britain", according to an article in The Guardian. Certainly, house prices in this riverside district of south-west London have soared in tandem with the rapid regeneration happening here recently. The river Wandle enters the Thames at Wandsworth, and it's at the waterside that the scenery has changed most dramatically, with new developments incorporating swish apartments, penthouses, gardens, terraces, jetties, bars, restaurants, shops and river transport. In the town centre, too, there are ongoing schemes for better housing, shops and leisure facilities. The old Arndale Centre in the High Street has been transformed into the Southside shopping complex including a multi-screen cinema and a state-of-the-art gym. But progress also comes with loss. Young's Ram Brewery has been sold to developers, although some of its historic buildings and equipment may escape the bulldozer. Wandsworth Museum is being closed indefinitely, pending a move to new premises. Still, rows of attractive terraced and semi-detached houses recall the area's history, and Wandsworth Common is enduringly popular with its lakes, woodlands, grasslands and sports facilities. Bellevue Road, opposite, is filled with fashionable boutiques and restaurants. Hereabouts, the Royal Victoria Patriotic Building has been restored to its former Gothic glory.
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Fancy Footwork
Wandsworth Salsa Dance Class
Yoga - Yogaloka
Council
Dentist
Doctor
Brocklebank Health Centre
Dr Gordon & Partners
Dr Patel & Partner
Elborough Street Surgery
Triangle Surgery
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Inn
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Brewery Tap
County Arms
Jolly Gardener
Litton Tree
Ship Inn
Spread Eagle
The Alma
The Grapes
Restaurant
Amirah's Kitchen
Chez Bruce
Ditto
Ghillies on the River
Global
Konnigans
Le Gothique
Marco Polo On The River
Sarkhel's
School
Solicitor
Birds Solicitors
Douglas Bouldin & Co
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Southfields Wing Chun (Martial Arts)
Spencer (Men's Hockey)
Shops
Oddbins
Foot Locker UK
Flowers In The Wind
Boots
Rymans
Neals Nurseries
Evans Cycles
Dumlers
Higgins & Son
Strut Shoes Ltd
Halfords
The Entertainer
Holland and Barratt
Holland and Barratt
Mothercare
B&Q
Homebase
Masumins
Clarks
River Island
Topshop
Cleavers Butchers
Places to Stay near Wandsworth
Holiday Inn Express London - Wandsworth (0.21 miles)
The Alma (0.27 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 (0.49 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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Lodge Hotel (0.55 miles)
Travelodge London Battersea (0.77 miles)
Located on the York Road, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation. Spacious en-suite rooms, television in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and free limited parking makes Travelodges terrific value for money.
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We’re located at London’s Vertical Gateway, The London Heliport, Battersea. So who could blame us if we see things from a different angle? At Hotel Verta we believe that luxury ... More
Premier Inn London Putney Bridge (1.07 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
Rafayel on the Left Bank (1.08 miles)
The concept of the hotel on London's new Left Bank in the culturally prosperous environ of a bustling Battersea is a key step forward in formalising the intellectual renaissance of Battersea,not unlike the discovery and ... More | visit website
Orient House (1.22 miles)
Imperial College London, founded in 1907, is the UK's leading science, technology and medical university. With locations in and around London, its main campus is in South Kensington, London's cultural heartland.
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Wyndham Grand Chelsea Harbour (1.32 miles)
The Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour, set in the exclusive Chelsea Harbour, is London's only 5-star luxury all-suite hotel and provides the ideal base from which to explore London to see sites such as Buckingham ... More | visit website
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