Raynes Park

Raynes Park has emerged from the shadows of its famous neighbour Wimbledon and is a desirable location in its own right.  Raynes Park has adopted the title West Wimbledon and offers a more relaxed pace of life. There are Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, 1930s houses and new build apartments and period buildings split into flats. The community spirit contributes to the exceptionally low levels of crime, which combined with good schools and attractive properties, appeals to families and young professionals looking for a quieter life but ease of access to central London.

There are a variety of green spaces dotted around and the larger Cannon Hill Common (21 hectares) is a conservation site with a 140-year-old woodland, a variety of wildlife and a fishery. For sports, head to King George’s Playing Fields and Raynes Park Sports Ground or play tennis or cricket at Cottenham Park. There are nearby golf, tennis, football and rugby clubs, as well as David Lloyd Leisure Club, recently upgraded with a state-of-the-art gym and world class spa retreat. Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park are a short distance away. 

The shopping centres around Coombe Lane, with independent shops as well as selected chain stores including a Waitrose. Restaurants range in cuisine – Italian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean and British fayre. There are delis and cafes and fresh food markets.

For culture there is a local theatre group that stages its own productions as well as providing children’s theatre groups and workshops. The annual community arts festival in summer offers a variety of attractions, including food stalls, musical performances and family entertainment.

Rail services from Raynes Park station to Waterloo take 20 minutes, the tube can be reached from Wimbledon. Buses between Clapham Park and Kingston with a 24 hour service and a night bus. Served by the nearby A3, it is a 20 minute drive to the M25 and Gatwick Airport is less than 40 minutes’ drive.

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