Memorials & monuments · London
Wimbledon Common War Memorial
In or near Thames Ditton.
Wimbledon Common War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wimbledon · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wimbledon Common War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Wimbledon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wimbledon, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area SW19.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Museum of Wimbledon showcases the history of Wimbledon from prehistory to the present day through its collections. It is located in a listed building and is run by volunteers, offering a small and friendly atmosphere for visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wimbledon Common SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wimbledon Common War Memorial is located in London, within the unparished area of Merton. This memorial is situated in a site designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4261, -0.2223
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 5NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Nearest railway station
- Wimbledon — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm–5pm
- Official site
- www.wimbledonmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n345397952 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Wimbledon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
22 Parkside
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Eagle House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Arthur Schopenhauer
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Sister Nivedita
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Lionel Tertis
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Wimbledon Museum
Museums · 0.5 km
Museum of Wimbledon
Museums · 0.5 km
Hanford Row
Gardens · 0.5 km
Buddhapadipa Temple
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Robert Graves
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
King's College School War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Wimbledon War Memorial
Wimbledon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · London
22 Parkside
22 Parkside — residential property in Wimbledon, London.
📷 5Historic houses · London
Eagle House
Eagle House — house in Wimbledon, London, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Sister Nivedita
Sister Nivedita — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Lionel Tertis
Lionel Tertis — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wimbledon Common War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · London
1st Malden Scout Group Grounds
1st Malden Scout Group Grounds — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · London
Girl Guides Marion Hill House Group Grounds
Girl Guides Marion Hill House Group Grounds — a campsite in england london.
📷 7Hotels · London
Spread Eagle
Spread Eagle — a hotel in england london.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · London
Richmond Hill Hotel
Richmond Hill Hotel — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · London
Leather Bottle
Leather Bottle in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · London
Green Man, Putney
Green Man, Putney in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 6
📷 7More memorials in this region
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Admiral Sir John Franklin
Admiral Sir John Franklin is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wimbledon Common War Memorial?
- Wimbledon Common War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 5NA), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is Wimbledon Common War Memorial?
- Wimbledon Common War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wimbledon Common War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wimbledon, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW19 5NA.
- Is Wimbledon Common War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wimbledon Common War Memorial is part of the Wimbledon Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wimbledon Common War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wimbledon Common War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wimbledon Common War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wimbledon, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 5NA.