Explore Southside House Gardens Open Weekend
Wilderness, order, woodland, secret pathways, classical follies and water all combine to create a garden of surprises at Southside House, with formal and informal elements entwined. Visitors taking a guided tour are welcome to wander and explore. Tea and home-made cakes available.
When: 4th – 5th May, 2 pm – 5 pm
Where: Southside House, 3-4 Woodhayes Road SW19 4RJ
Booking: Adults: £4.00/ £5.00 at the gates, Family ticket: £10.00 (2 adults & two children)/ £12.00 at the gates. In aid of the Southside House restoration programme. Book tickets here >
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Take A Look Inside Southside House
Described by connoisseurs as an unforgettable experience, Southside House provides an enchantingly eccentric backdrop to the lives and loves of generations of the Pennington Mellor Munthe families. Southside House is a 17th-century house located on the south side of Wimbledon Common. It is Grade II* listed.
When: Every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays at 2 pm and 3.30 pm
Where: Southside House, 3-4 Woodhayes Road SW19 4RJ
Booking: Adults: £9.00, Students: £7.50, Family ticket: £20 (2 adults and 2 children under 16). Book tickets here >
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Visit Love Wimbledon’s Market on the Piazza
The monthly delight that is the Love Wimbledon Market on the Piazza is on this weekend. Local traders will bring their very best in global street food, clothing, homeware as well as arts and crafts.
When: 4th – 5th May, 11am – 6pm
Where: The Piazza, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QB
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See The Full Monty
The Full Monty is one of the most acclaimed British films ever and The Full Monty stage play has become one of the most phenomenal theatrical productions ever. This chuffing brilliant production about six out-of-work, impoverished steelworkers from Sheffield with nothing to lose took the world by storm and has become one of Britain’s most successful shows.
When: 29th April – 4th May
Where: New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19
Booking: Book tickets here >
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Family Fun At Morden Park Country May Fair
No need to escape to the country this weekend – it’s coming to you! Taking over Morden Park this bank holiday weekend will be this iconic traditional Country Fair. Back with us for its 10th year but the first in its new home – you’ll find arts, crafts, food and drink, birds of prey, a sheep show, a jester to entertain the children, petting pens, historical re-enactments, steam engines, Morris dancers, brass bands and much more.
There’s even a family dog show on the Monday, which your very own four legged companions are invited to!
When: Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May
Where: Morden Park, London Road (A24) between Wimbledon & Sutton, London SM4 5QX
Booking: Adults: £6.50, concession: £5.50, young person £3.50 Family £18 (2 adults, 2 young persons) Under 5s: Free. Tickets available on the gate: Adults: £7.50, Concessions: £6.50, Young Person £4 (5-18) Family: £20 (2 adults, 2 young people) Under 5s: Free. Book tickets online here >
More Information: Find further information about the Fair and the family dog show here >
Live Music At Cannizaro Presents
An evening of live music, cocktails and complimentary canapés in the lounge at Wimbledon’s Hotel Du Vin.
When: 3rd May, 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Hotel du Vin, Cannizaro House, West Side Common, London, Wimbledon Village SW19 4UE
Booking: Free entry. Book tickets here >, or email events.wimbledon@hotelduvin.com or call 0330 0240706.
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See 5 Women Wearing The Same Dress
During an ostentatious wedding reception in Knoxville, Tennessee, five reluctant bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent and touching celebration of the female spirit.
When: 2nd – 4th May
Where: New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19
Booking: Book tickets here >
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Shop For Local Produce At Wimbledon Village Farmers Market
Find fresh and local farm produce at Wimbledon Village Farmers Market. Stalls off an array of fresh veg, butchers meat straight from the farm, pies, fresh fish, cakes, baked artisan bread, fruit, juices and sweet baked goods.
When: Every Sunday 10am-2pm
Where: Wimbledon Village Surgery car park, 35A High Street Wimbledon SW19 5BY
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Be At The Morley Park Official Opening
Merton has a brand new public park! Morley Park is located in West Wimbledon, between Copse Hill and Cottenham Park Road. The Mayor of Merton will be officially opening it to the public on May 4th with a ‘picnic in the park’. All invited to come along and welcome a wonderful new green space for Wimbledon.
When: Saturday 4th May, 2.30-4pm
Where: Morley Park, Copse Hill, Wimbledon Booking: Book your FREE tickets here >
Sales end on 12 May
More Information: Find the event on Facebook
Be Active At Wimbledon Common Parkrun
The Wimbledon Common parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers. The course is 5000m (5K) long. The course is located on Wimbledon Common and run on mixed surfaces (mainly gravel and woodland trail paths).
When: 4th May, 9am
Where: Wimbledon Common near the windmill
Booking: Register here >
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