Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
The Alma Wandsworth
499 Old York RdLively pub with a good restaurant. Popular on rugby nights.
A great spot to while away a couple of sunny hours by the river, with barbecue and Pimms
158 locals recommend
The Ship
290 Westferry RdA great spot to while away a couple of sunny hours by the river, with barbecue and Pimms
Nice pub with decent food and pleasant service. Terrace outside is a good spot for a sunny lunch
East Hill
East HillNice pub with decent food and pleasant service. Terrace outside is a good spot for a sunny lunch
Food Scene
Popular at any time of day - Food is unadventurous but decent family fayre - and the prices are reasonable. It's a good spot for a family brunch - but be warned, the service is pleasant but very slow
34 locals recommend
Konnigans
344-346 Old York RdPopular at any time of day - Food is unadventurous but decent family fayre - and the prices are reasonable. It's a good spot for a family brunch - but be warned, the service is pleasant but very slow
Entertainment & Activities
Great park - something for everyone but the children's play area is superb and the 'bike' hire is fun. The small zoo is also fab for young kids. Go Ape is opening this summer for older kids.
935 locals recommend
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadGreat park - something for everyone but the children's play area is superb and the 'bike' hire is fun. The small zoo is also fab for young kids. Go Ape is opening this summer for older kids.
Another lovely park by the river with a decent play area and excellent mini golf course and a sunny cafe
150 locals recommend
Wandsworth Common
Trinity RoadAnother lovely park by the river with a decent play area and excellent mini golf course and a sunny cafe
Inexpensive soft play cafe for young children (under 6s). There is a variety of toys and equipment and plenty of books, newspapers and quiet-ish lounging space for parents. The cafe isn't bad.
Eddie Catz
68-70 Putney High StInexpensive soft play cafe for young children (under 6s). There is a variety of toys and equipment and plenty of books, newspapers and quiet-ish lounging space for parents. The cafe isn't bad.
Just 5 stops on the train (15m) so don't be put off by the location - it has a huge wave pool and slide, so is great for a family swim.
11 locals recommend
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre
658 Chiswick High RdJust 5 stops on the train (15m) so don't be put off by the location - it has a huge wave pool and slide, so is great for a family swim.
Everything Else
Pricey tickets but beautiful world famous botanical gardens. Be sure to get details at the gate of what's on during your visit. Arial walk is lovely, cafes and play area are great.
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Pricey tickets but beautiful world famous botanical gardens. Be sure to get details at the gate of what's on during your visit. Arial walk is lovely, cafes and play area are great.
Wonderful open space - feels like being in the country, lots of deer. Great for picnics and tree-climbing. Make a day of it - amble along the riverside in Richmond, then head to town to shop & eat!
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
Wonderful open space - feels like being in the country, lots of deer. Great for picnics and tree-climbing. Make a day of it - amble along the riverside in Richmond, then head to town to shop & eat!
Easy to get to by train, lovely park and good cafe. Could head into Chiswick High Road afterwards for a look at the Boutiques. Alternatively head to Dukes Meadows to play...
176 locals recommend
Chiswick House and Gardens Trust
Easy to get to by train, lovely park and good cafe. Could head into Chiswick High Road afterwards for a look at the Boutiques. Alternatively head to Dukes Meadows to play...
Tooting Bec Lido
Tooting Bec RoadFamous traditional outdoor swimming pool
Fantastic place to walk/ride scooters along the river, see the street performers and views, and perhaps grab a bite to eat ... just minutes from Waterloo station, 15 mins by train from Wandsworth Town
436 locals recommend
Southbank Centre
Fantastic place to walk/ride scooters along the river, see the street performers and views, and perhaps grab a bite to eat ... just minutes from Waterloo station, 15 mins by train from Wandsworth Town
An absolute must for all ages - but spend time in the city getting your bearings first as its fun to spot all the places you've visited from the pod. Early evening is a great place to go - book ahead
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
An absolute must for all ages - but spend time in the city getting your bearings first as its fun to spot all the places you've visited from the pod. Early evening is a great place to go - book ahead
Barnes High Street
Barnes High StreetVery attractive neighbourhood with some lovely shops and eateries
Shopping
Some of the best shopping in West London - don't miss Duke of York Square on the south side of the Kings Road too.
300 locals recommend
King's Road
King's RoadSome of the best shopping in West London - don't miss Duke of York Square on the south side of the Kings Road too.