Wimbledon City
Monday, June 15th, 2009HOUSING
You can find all types of accommodation in Wimbledon. The village boasts custom built mansions and penthouse Somewhere in between there’s great renter’s market with plenty of decent accommodation. Unless you’re millionaire or perhaps a successful tennis player, Wimbledon Village is usually inaccessible as far as affordable housing is concerned; but you can always have a look and if you’re lucky enough, you might find a flat that is cheaper than expected, thus allowing you to live in one of the nicest areas in London.
PUBS, CLUBS AND ENTERTAINMENT
There are a few clubs and lots of bars, all varying in price and presentation.
A traditional English pub, The Rose and Crown in Wimbledon Village dates back to the 16th century and provides a reasonably priced bar menu. Across the road is the Dog and Fox, which although a haunt of celebrities and rich professionals still provides a welcoming atmosphere. Just 10 minutes on the train takes you to Kingston, home of massive ‘superclubs’ and a whole of cheap bars.
Wimbledon has some other attractions, including a relatively new 12-screen cinema, two theatres, a swimming pool, and several reasonably priced gyms.
TRANSPORTATION
Wimbledon rail station are extremely useful and speedy (about thirty minutes) to go to the end at the other end of the ligne.
GOOD AND BAD POINTS
Good Points
* brilliant transport links to central London
* large and lively Saffa community
* good selection of accommodation available
* great selection of parkland
Bad Points
* fairly quiet nightlife during the week (though redeemed by the weekend)
* South Wimbledon is a bit dirty and not amazingly safe late at night
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