Welcome to Merton

Merton is a borough located in the south-west of Greater London. It is home to a diverse population of over 200,000 people, with a mix of residential areas, commercial districts, and green spaces. The borough is named after the historic village of Merton, which was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Today, Merton is known for its excellent transport links, vibrant cultural scene, and high quality of life.

One of the most notable landmarks in Merton is Wimbledon, which is famous for its annual tennis tournament. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which hosts the tournament, is located in the borough, and attracts visitors from all over the world. Wimbledon is also home to a range of other attractions, including the Wimbledon Common, which is a large open space that is popular with walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Other notable areas in Merton include Mitcham, which has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, and Colliers Wood, which is known for its excellent shopping and dining options.

Merton is a thriving borough that offers a high quality of life for its residents. The area is well-connected to the rest of London, with excellent transport links including the Northern Line, the District Line, and the Tramlink. The borough is also home to a range of excellent schools, parks, and community facilities, making it an ideal place to live for families and young professionals alike. With its rich history, vibrant cultural scene, and excellent amenities, Merton is a borough that has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 4.3°C

Wind: 10.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ursuline High School Wimbledon Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Julia Waters	Crescent Road Wimbledon Wimbledon Greater London SW20 8HA 02082552688 School Website
Hollymount School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joe Croft	Cambridge Road Raynes Park Raynes Park Greater London SW20 0SQ 02089460454 School Website
The Norwegian School In London Other Independent School Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Ms Lise Karlsen	28 Arterberry Road Wimbledon Wimbledon Greater London SW20 8AH 02089476617 School Website
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London Other Independent School Ages:2-6 Head Teacher Ms Marina Tate	28 Arterberry Road Wimbledon London SW20 8AH 2089477983 School Website
Ursuline Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Molina	18 The Downs Wimbledon Wimbledon Greater London SW20 8HR 02089470859 School Website
Wimbledon College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Laing	Edge Hill Merton London Greater London SW19 4NS 02089462533 School Website
Wimbledon Chase Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Keith Ellis	Merton Hall Road Merton London Greater London SW19 3QB 02085421413 School Website
Joseph Hood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Anita Saville	Whatley Avenue Raynes Park Raynes Park Greater London SW20 9NS 02085422471 School Website
West Wimbledon Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rosie Williamson	Bodnant Gardens Merton West Barnes Lane Raynes Park London Greater London SW20 0BZ 02089461620 School Website
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Forbes	113 Ridgway Wimbledon Wimbledon Greater London SW19 4TA 02089461001

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Raynes Park Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, Greater London, SW20 0JY 0.41 Miles

Wimbledon Chase Kingston Road, Wimbledon, Greater London, SW20 8JT 0.54 Miles

South Merton Martin Way, Merton, Greater London, SW20 9JT 1.04 Miles

Wimbledon The Broadway, Wimbledon, Greater London, SW19 7NL 1.08 Miles

Motspur Park Station Road, Motspur Park, Greater London, KT3 6JJ 1.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite Car Services 020 8944 7000 Station Buildings, London, Greater London, SW20 8NE 0.22 Miles
Adrian's Black Cabs 07944 734412 Kingston Road, London, Greater London, SW20 8SF 0.29 Miles
Aerial Cars 020 8542 1111 35 West Barnes Lane, London, Greater London, SW20 0BL 0.46 Miles
Wimbledon Minicabs 020 8944 1144 35 West Barnes Lane, London, Greater London, SW20 0BL 0.46 Miles
Arial Cars 020 8946 9292 35 West Barnes Lane, London, Greater London, SW20 0BL 0.46 Miles
Executive Car Service 020 8543 2000 21 Beaford Gr, London, Greater London, SW20 9LB 0.83 Miles
Kingsbridge Chauffeur And Minibus Services 0845 051 0111 88 Bushey Rd, London, Greater London, SW20 0JH 0.84 Miles
Wimbledon Airport Cars 0871 996 2010 10 Haygarth Pl, London, Greater London, SW19 5BX 0.94 Miles
Tracks Mini Cabs 020 8648 9999 154 Graham Road, London, Greater London, SW19 3SJ 1.00 Miles
F X Airport Services Ltd 020 8879 3334 5 The Pavement, London, Greater London, SW19 4DA 1.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
191 Worple Road / Trewince Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Kingston Road / Prince Georges Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Stanton Road / Worple Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Pepys Road / Kenwyn Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
528 Kingston Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Coombe Lane / Station Buildings Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
18A Arteberry Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Raynes Park Bo / Amity Grove Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Raynes Park Bo / Amity Grove Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cambridge Road / Lambton Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
80 Durham Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
452 Kingston Road / Bronson Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
24 The Downs / Worple Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
129 Bushey Road / Grand Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Toynbee Road / Lower Downs Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gp At Hand Wimbeldon	Raynes Park Health Centre 1 Lambton Road Wimbledon London SW20 0LW
West Merton Pcn Hub 020 38835900	Lambton Road Medical Prac 1 Lambton Road Raynes Park London SW20 0LW
Lambton Road Medical Practice 020 38835900	Lambton Road Medical Prac 1 Lambton Rd, Raynes Park Wimbledon London SW20 0LW
Grand Drive Surgery 020 85425555	Grand Drive Surgery 132 Grand Drive Raynes Park London SW20 9EA
Nelson Medical Practice 020 38260826	The Nelson Medical Pract Kingston Road London SW20 8DA

Local Stores

Raynes Park
68-74 Coombe Lane
Raynes Park
London
Greater London
SW20 0AX
02089 448862
Store Website
0.28 miles

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SPAR - Checkout - Wimbledon
52 - 54 High Street
Wimbledon
London
SW19 5AX
0208 9460 066
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Goddard Veterinary Group Raynes Park
2 Grand Drive Raynes Park London SW20 0JT 020 8542 4524 raynespark@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.27 miles
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Companion Care (New Malden) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 80 Bushey Road Raynes Park London SW20 0JQ 0208 946 2105 newmalden@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.68 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group
40 Dundonald Road London SW19 3QN 020 8542 6880 admin@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.80 miles
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Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital (Goddard)
Stone Lion Veterinary Centre 41 High Street Wimbledon London SW19 5AU 020 8946 4228 stonelionvets@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.98 miles
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New Malden Vets
14 Burlington Road New Malden Surrey KT3 4NY 020 8942 2202 info@newmaldenvets.co.uk Website 1.48 miles
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Wimbledon Veterinary Surgery
170-172 Merton Road Wimbledon London SW19 1EG 020 8540 7275 wimbledon4paws@yahoo.com Website 1.53 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Richmond Park
Broomfield Hill 2.66 miles Free Carpark As You Go In The Kingston Gates On The Right

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Richmond Park
Richmond Park Is The Largest Of London's Royal Parks, Is A National Nature Reserve And Site Of Special Scientific Interest. TW10 5HS 3.70 miles Postcode Below Is Guidance Only, There Are Car Parks Located At Numerous Points Around The Park.

Norwood Grove (Behind Streatham Common)
All Enclosed There Are 4 Fields And A Wooded Section For Dogs To Run Around. There’S A Concrete Path All The Way Through From The Top Of Streatham Common (And The Lovely Rookery Cafe), To The Other Side. There’S Water Fountain By The Rookery Cafe For Filling Water Bottles. 36 Streatham Common S London Lancashire SW16 3BX 4.69 miles

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Bushy Park
64 Hampton Ct Way Molesey 4.75 miles Carpark In Bushy Park

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Horton
A Nice Generally Quite Quiet Walk (For London) Through Fields And Woodland. 52 Green Ln Chessington Lancashire KT9 2LL 4.97 miles There'S A Little Footpath Off At The Start Of Green Lane

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Brixton Windmill
A Small Local Park, All Fenced Off Except The Access Gate Which Is Easily Pushed Closed If You Have A Dog Who Might Run Out Of It. London Lancashire 5.31 miles A Nicely Sized Park, With Lots Of Different Sized Friendly Dogs Playing. On Sunny Days People Might Be Sunbathing Or Picnicking But Dogs Are The Majority Of Visitors. (During Half Term, There May Be Kids Activities In The Park Between 9.30Am And 4Pm.) It'S All Fenced In, Though The Entrance Gate Doesn'T Close On Its Own. It'S Fine For Dog Owners To Close This Over If It Is Wide Open.

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Weather Forecast

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