Out and About in South West London – Internet Resources
Between January and April 2013 a group of U3A members under the leadership of
Sue Leigh, undertook a Shared Learning Project to explore local places of interest
in four Boroughs of south west London (Kingston, Merton, Richmond and
Wandsworth). The aim of the project was to produce a brochure which would
provide a useful resource for U3A members. The team investigations produced a
wealth of information, including the wide range of internet sources that are detailed
below. This list is not exhaustive but should be a good starting point.
The places of interest are listed in alphabetical order under the following headings.
Where the borough location is not apparent from the name of the venue, this has
been indicated alongside. Either click on the relevant link to get to a website or copy
and paste the web address into your browser to get the information you need to go
“Out and about in South West London”.
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Galleries and Museums
Gardens, Parks and Open Spaces
Historical Buildings
Leisure Activities (eg cycling, river activities, horse riding )
Theatre & Entertainment
Walks
Wildlife/Nature
General
1. Galleries and Museums
Dorich House Museum (Kingston)
http://www.dorichhousemuseum.org.uk/
Kingston Museum
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/museum
Landmark Art Centre (Richmond)
http://www.landmarkartscentre.org/
Langdon Down Centre (including the Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability
and the Normansfield Theatre) (Richmond)
http://langdondowncentre.org.uk/index/
Museum of British Military Music at Kneller Hall (Richmond)
http://www.army.mod.uk/music/23294.aspx
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1. Galleries and Museums (contd)
Museum of Richmond
http://www.museumofrichmond.com/
Orleans House Gallery (Richmond)
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/orleans_house_gallery
Penny School Gallery (Kingston)
http://www.pennyschoolgallery.net/
Pump House Gallery (Wandsworth)
http://pumphousegallery.org.uk/
Stanley Picker Gallery (Kingston)
http://www.stanleypickergallery.org/
Twickenham Museum (Richmond)
http://www.twickenham-museum.org.uk/index.asp
Wandle Industrial Museum (Merton)
http://www.wandle.org/index.html
Wandsworth Museum
http://www.wandsworthmuseum.co.uk/
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum and Tours (Merton)
http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/museum_and_tours/index.html
Wimbledon Museum (Merton)
http://www.wimbledonmuseum.org.uk/
Wimbledon Windmill Museum (Merton)
http://www.wimbledonwindmill.org.uk/museum
White Lodge Museum & Ballet Resource Centre (Richmond)
http://www.royal-ballet-school.org.uk
World Rugby Museum and Stadium Tours (Richmond)
http://www.rfu.com/microsites/museum/
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2. Gardens, Parks and Open Spaces
Battersea Park (Wandsworth)
http://www.batterseapark.org
Bushy Park (Richmond)
http://www.fbhp.org.uk
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park/
Cannizaro Park (Merton)
http://www.cannizaropark.com
Isabella Plantation (in Richmond Park)
http://www.visitrichmond.co.uk/attractions/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1&GroupId
=2&venue=3500398
Joseph Hood Memorial Park (Merton)
http://www.friendsofsjh.org/
Kew Gardens (Richmond)
http://www.kew.org/
Morden Hall Park (National Trust) (Merton)
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park/
National Garden Scheme for gardens open to the public
http://www.ngs.org.uk/
Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces in Kingston upon Thames
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/environment/parks/recreation_sites.htm
Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces in Merton
http://www.merton.gov.uk/environment/openspaces/parks.htm#parks-Anchor-map
Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces in Richmond
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/parks_and_open_spaces
Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces in Wandsworth
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200073/parks_and_open_spaces
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2. Gardens, Parks and Open Spaces (contd)
Radnor Gardens in Twickenham (Richmond)
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/leisure_and_culture/parks_and_open_spaces/par
k_details.htm?parkId=231
Richmond Park
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park
Terrace Gardens, Richmond
http://www.visitrichmond.co.uk/attractions/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1002&Gro
upId=2&venue=3502873
Tooting Common (Wandsworth)
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200073/parks_and_open_spaces/264/the_com
mons/2
Wandsworth Common
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200073/parks_and_open_spaces/264/the_com
mons/3
Wimbledon & Putney Commons (Kingston, Merton & Wandsworth)
http://www.wpcc.org.uk
York House Gardens in Twickenham (Richmond)
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/leisure_and_culture/parks_and_open_spaces/par
k_details.htm?parkId=264
3. Historical Buildings
575 Wandsworth Road (National Trust) (Wandsworth)
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/575-wandsworth-road/
Alexander Pope’s Grotto (Richmond)
http://www.popesgrotto.org.uk/
Blue Plaques in South West London (English Heritage)
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/discover/blue-plaques/search/
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3. Historical Buildings (contd)
Buddhapadipa Temple (Merton)
http://www.buddhapadipa.org/
http://www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/historyheritage/architecture/open_house_buddhapadipa_temple.htm
Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest in Kingston
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/environment/conservation/listed_buildings.htm
Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest in Merton
http://www.merton.gov.uk/environment/designandconservation/listed_buildings.htm
Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest in Richmond
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/listed_buildings
Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest in Wandsworth
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/514/building_conservation_and_design/194/liste
d_buildings_and_borough_history/5
Bushy Park
http://www.fbhp.org.uk
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park/
Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare (Richmond)
http://www.garrickstemple.org.uk/
Ham House and Garden (Richmond)
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house/
Hampton Court Palace
http://www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/
J M W Turner’s Twickenham Villa (Richmond)
http://www.turnerintwickenham.org.uk/
Kew Palace (located in Kew Gardens)
http://www.hrp.org.uk/KewPalace/
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3. Historical Buildings (contd)
Kilmorey Mausoleum and wildlife garden (Richmond)
http://www.kilmoreymausoleum.co.uk/
Kingston Local History Service
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/leisure/museum/local_history_and_archives.htm
List of public art in Kingston upon Thames
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_public_art_in_Kingston_upon_Thames
List of public art in Merton
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_public_art_in_Merton
List of public art in Richmond
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_public_art_in_Richmond_upon_Thames
List of public art in Wandsworth
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_public_art_in_Wandsworth
Local History Notes for Kingston upon Thames
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/leisure/museum/education_service/online_resou
rces.htm
Local History Notes for Richmond
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/leisure_and_culture/local_history_and_heritage/l
ocal_studies_collection/local_history_notes.htm
Local History Notes for Wandsworth
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200064/local_history_and_heritage/123/story_of
_wandsworth
Local Studies Centre for Merton
http://www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/history-heritage/localstudies.htm
London Borough of Richmond Libraries (Local Study Collection)
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/leisure_and_culture/local_history_and_heritage/l
ocal_studies_collection.htm
Marble Hill House (English Heritage) (Richmond)
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/marble-hill-house/
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3. Historical Buildings (contd)
National Archives (at Kew)
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/
Open House (annual event when many unusual properties open)
http://www.londonopenhouse.org/index.html
Pembroke Lodge (in Richmond Park)
http://www.pembroke-lodge.co.uk/pages/History
Poppy Factory Tours (Richmond)
http://www.poppyfactory.org/visit-us.html
Southside House (Wandsworth)
http://southsidehouse.com/
Strawberry Hill House (Richmond)
http://www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk/
Wimbledon Windmill (see also Wimbledon Windmill Museum) (Merton)
http://www.wimbledonwindmill.org.uk/
Wandsworth Green Plaque Scheme
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200064/local_history_and_heritage/1434/green_
plaque_scheme
4. Leisure Activities ( eg cycling, river activities, horse riding )
Albany Park Canoe & Sailing Centre (Kingston)
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/leisure/albanypark/about_albany_park.htm
Barnfield Riding School (Kingston)
http://www.barnfieldriding.org/prices.htm
Cycle Guides for South West London
https://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/cycling/11682.aspx
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4. Leisure Activities ( eg cycling, river activities, horse riding ) (contd)
Cycling in London
http://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/getting-around-london/bicycle
Cycle routes in London
http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/London-Routes-89.html
Deen City Farm (Merton)
http://www.deencityfarm.co.uk
Hampton Ferry (Richmond)
http://www.hamptonferryboathouse.co.uk/
Kingston Riding Centre
http://www.kingstonridingcentre.com/hacking-in-royal-richmond-park/
Merton Abbey Mills
http://www.mertonabbeymills.org.uk/
Parr Boat Hire (Kingston)
http://parrboats.weebly.com/
Ridgeway Stables (Wandsworth)
http://www.ridgwaystables.co.uk/
River Thames Boat Project (Kingston)
http://www.thamesboatproject.org/
River Thames Guide
http://www.riverthames.co.uk/
Stag Lodge Stable
http://www.ridinginlondon.com/prices.aspx
Sustrans Easy Cycle Rides in London
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/routes?region=50&type=73
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4.Leisure Activities ( eg cycling, river activities, horse riding ) (contd)
Turks Riverboats (river cruises Richmond -Kingston -Hampton Court)
http://www.turks.co.uk/
Westminster Passenger Services (river cruises Kew to Hampton Court)
http://wpsa.co.uk/hampton.html
Wimbledon Village Stables (Merton)
http://www.wvstables.com/
5. Theatre & Entertainment
Cineworld Cinema (Wandsworth)
http://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/65
Arthur Cotterell Theatre (within Kingston College)
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/leisure/museum/local_history_and_archives.htm
Colour House Theatre (Merton)
http://www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk/mainwebsite/frontpage/
Curzon Cinema (Richmond)
http://www.curzoncinemas.com/cinemas/richmond/
Green Theatre Company (Kingston)
http://www.greentheatre.com/
Hampton Hill Playhouse (Richmond)
http://www.hamptonhillplayhouse.org.uk/
Langdon Down Centre (including the Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability
and the Normansfield Theatre) (Richmond)
http://langdondowncentre.org.uk/index/
Lantern Arts Centre (Merton)
http://www.lanternarts.org/
Mary Wallace Theatre (Richmond)
http://www.richmondshakespeare.org.uk/
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5. Theatre & Entertainment (contd)
New Wimbledon Theatre (Merton)
Tickets for Productions
http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-wimbledon-theatre/
History
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Wimbledon_Theatre
Odeon Cinemas (Kingston, Merton, Richmond & Wandsworth)
http://www.odeon.co.uk/fanatic/film_times/s121
Orange Tree Theatre (Richmond)
http://www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk/
Petersham Playhouse (Richmond)
http://www.petershamplayhouse.com/
Polka Theatre (for children) (Merton)
http://www.polkatheatre.com/
Puppet Theatre Barge (moored near Richmond Bridge in summer only)
http://www.puppetbarge.com/
Richmond Theatre
http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/richmond-theatre/
Rose Theatre (Kingston)
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/
6. Walks
Beverley Brook Walk (Merton)
http://www.merton.gov.uk/beverleybrookwalk
Capital Ring Walk (Wandsworth, Richmond & Merton sections)
http://www.walklondon.org.uk/section.asp?section=29
http://www.walklondon.org.uk/section.asp?section=30
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6. Walks (contd)
Car Free Walks in London
http://www.carfreewalks.org/old/search.php
Heritage Walk – Upper Mitcham (Merton)
http://www.merton.gov.uk/environment/designandconservation/upper_mitcham_web
_version.pdf
Heritage Walk – Lower Mitcham (Merton)
http://www.merton.gov.uk/environment/designandconservation/lower_mitcham_web
_version.pdf
Hogsmill Valley Walk (Kingston)
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/environment/parks/hogsmill.htm
Kingston Royal Walkabout Town Centre Trail
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/leisure/museum/kingston_history/kingston_royal
_walkabout.htm
Kingston Tour Guides (for guided walks)
http://www.kingstontourguides.org.uk/
Nelson Trail (Merton)
http://www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/visiting/attractions/nelsontrail.htm
Putney Walks (downloadable audio guide) (Wandsworth)
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200064/local_history_and_heritage/909/putney_
walks
Richmond upon Thames Heritage Guides (for guided walks)
http://www.richmondwalks.co.uk/Index.asp
Thames Landscape Strategy (with downloadable Thames walks in Richmond &
Kingston, including accessible ones, as well as activity sheets for children)
http://thames-landscape-strategy.org.uk/publications
Thames Path
http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/thamespath/
Walks around Kingston Leaflet
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/walks_around_kingston.pdf
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6.Walks (contd)
Walking for Health – Walk Finder
http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder
Walk4Life Led Walks in Wandsworth
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200102/walking/930/walking/2
Wandle Trail (Merton)
http://www.sustrans.org/sustrans-near-you/london/easy-rides-in-london/wandle-trail
Woodland Walk Leaflet
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/woodland_walk_leaflet.pdf
7. Wildlife/Nature (see also Gardens, Parks & Open Spaces)
Kilmorey Mausoleum and wildlife garden (Richmond)
http://www.kilmoreymausoleum.co.uk/
Nature Reserves in Merton
http://www.merton.gov.uk/environment/openspaces/naturereserves.htm#current
Nature Reserves in Richmond
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/environment/land_and_premises/conservation/na
ture_conservation_sites.htm
Nature Reserves in Wandsworth
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/downloads/file/417/sites_with_designationsprotectio
n_for_biodiversity_in_wandsworth
Tolworth Court Farm Fields (Kingston)
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/environment/natural_resources/the_natural_envi
ronment_and_biodiversity.htm
WWT London Wetland Centre
http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit/london/
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8. General
Kingston First
http://www.kingstonfirst.co.uk/visitkingston/discoverkingston.aspx
Motspur Park Information
http://www.motspurpark.info/
Our Hampton
http://www.ourhampton.org.uk/
Totally Richmond
http://www.totallyrichmond.co.uk/VisitRichmond.html
Visit Richmond
http://www.visitrichmond.co.uk/
Wimbledon Visitor
http://www.wimbledonvisitor.com/attractions.html
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