The heart of SW19
Wimbledon Town Centre Map E AT I N G • S H O P P I N G • C U LT U R E • L E I S U R E
Discover Wimbledon CULTURE
EVENTS AND INFO
The Odeon Cinema: A ten screen cinema with IMAX and 3d screens, showing top blockbusters and live cultural events. HMV Curzon: This friendly cinema screens the best international art movies and has a cool bar to hang out in. The Polka Theatre: The UK’s first children’s theatre. Bringing exceptional performances and workshops to a national audience (and a fun kid’s café). New Wimbledon Theatre: Since Edwardian times, the New Wimbledon Theatre has brought West End shows to the heart of Wimbledon. Great pantos, great performances and a great night out. The retro Wimbledon Theatre Studios is tucked below with new and experimental shows.
Come and be part of our thriving shopping, entertainment, health & beauty and food destination. With two nationally renowned theatres, over sixty restaurants and cafés, 150+ shops, great events and diverse night life, Wimbledon is a perfect place to take time out and enjoy yourself.
For all that’s happening in Wimbledon go to:
TRANSPORT: Trains | Tubes | Trams | Buses • Waterloo in 16 minutes Regular direct services from Waterloo, City, Kings Cross, Sutton, Croydon, Kingston & Earls Court • Taxi rank outside the station • Six car parks
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1. The Bank Building The richness of the deep red brick provides a warmth today as it would have when it was built in the late 1880’s.
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4. The Stag The link between the town, the Village and the Common. The stag was created by local artist Isabelle Southwood and presides on the station forecourt.
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5. Lara Croft Birthplace In the early nineties in a studio within the office block known locally as the ‘fridge’, Lara Croft a fictional character in Tomb Raider was devised.
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3. The Olympic Gold Post Box Our post box was painted on behalf of Sophie Hosking, Gold Medal Winner in the London 2012 Olympics. Sophie is a Wimbledon resident and international rower.
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2. The Wimbledon Library Although built in 1887 with surprising details, there is a ‘book motif’ at the side of the building, a later 21st century addition.
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9. Turkish Baths Designed for the actors of Wimbledon Theatre, the baths can be found downstairs in The Pod bar under the theatre.
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10. The Polka Theatre The UK’s first children’s theatre that was originally the church hall for Holy Trinity.
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DUNDONALD TRAM STATION
P1 Centre Court Car Park (entrance at back of Centre Court along Queens Road, secure) P2 New Wimbledon Theatre Car Park, The Broadway (24 hours)
8. The Wimbledon Shield For Latin lovers the moto “Sine Labe Decus” means “Honour without Stain’ and is inscribed on the coat of arms above Tesco Metro granted in 1906 to the municipal borough of Wimbledon.
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7. Centre Court Shopping A host of listed building facades create the elevations to the shopping centre. An art deco town hall fronts the centre, whilst on Queens Road the fire station, a magistrates court and a church provide historic references and a textural palette.
6. The Two Fat Ladies When they were removed for roadworks in 2011 it caused uproar, but it was just temporary. The two fat ladies are a permanent addition to our town and were designed by Andre Wallace.
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A quick guide to Wimbledon’s heritage along The Wimbledon Way
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Centre Court Shopping: Wimbledon’s covered shopping destination with secure parking, food, fashion and gifts and Debenhams department store - all under one roof.
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SHOPPING
More information at lovewimbledon.org
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Love Wimbledon Information Desk: First floor, Centre Court Shopping towards the front, outside H&M women.
Know Wimbledon
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The Library: An architecturally significant building (with carved Shakespeare and Milton heads) hosts workshops, activities, WiFi and of course books, making it the most popular library in the region.
Elys: Independent department store selling top designer brands, clothing, housewares, cosmetics and with the smartest instore restaurant outside central London.
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The Piazza: Situated in the centre of town, the main hub of activities and events, from arts festivals and markets to pop-ups and celebrations.
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