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Wimbledon Common
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Wimbledon Common — open space in Wimbledon, south-west London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Raynes Park · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wimbledon Common is located in London with the postcode SW19 4UR. The nearest railway station is Raynes Park, which is 2.4 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Wimbledon Common is a public park in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1871. It covers approximately 5 km². Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wikidata describes it as: "open space in Wimbledon, south-west London". Coordinates: 51.4297°, -0.2383°.
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Summary from the official site
Wimbledon and Putney Commons is a large area of countryside located in London, covering 1,140 acres. It serves as a habitat for wildlife and offers visitors a tranquil space for relaxation and outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and golfing.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wimbledon Common SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wimbledon Common is a large open space in Wimbledon, southwest London. There are three named areas: Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath, and Putney Lower Common, which together are managed under the name Wimbledon and Putney Commons totalling 460 hectares (1,140 acres). Putney Lower Common is set apart from the rest of the Common by a minimum of 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) of the built-up western end of Putney.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4297, -0.2383
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 4UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Established
- 1871
- Nearest railway station
- Raynes Park — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.wpcc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2551235 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wimbledon Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Horse Ride, Wimbledon Common - geograph.org.uk - 692221.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wimbledon Common?
- Wimbledon Common is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 4UR), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is Wimbledon Common?
- Wimbledon Common — open space in Wimbledon, south-west London.
- How do I get to Wimbledon Common?
- The nearest railway station is Raynes Park, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW19 4UR.
- When was Wimbledon Common built?
- Built or established in 1871.
- Is Wimbledon Common a listed building?
- Wimbledon Common is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Wimbledon Common a protected site?
- Yes — Wimbledon Common is part of the Wimbledon Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wimbledon Common free to visit?
- Yes, Wimbledon Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wimbledon Common?
- The nearest railway station is Raynes Park, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 4UR.