Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Wimbledon Life

By Ann Frank


London is filled with wonderful places to love, however Wimbledon is one of the most popular suburbs. In the Merton Borough, near Kingston-upon Thames this area is filled with a vast and rich history. Despite its regal past, it is now a modern metropolis that attracts people of no set age.

The last century has established Kinston as a leading manufacturer of important aircraft for the military including the Harrier Jump Jet. Today, residents enjoy wonderful shopping opportunities, pubs and restaurants.

People who live locally are a mix of big city lovers and those who prefer the country life. The formation of Kingston University has brought a younger flair to the suburb as well.

Wimbledon offers just about everything a person could want. For individuals who like the active life or those who are more relaxed, the social scene created by the locals mixes all kinds of people and tastes.

Sports lovers gain excitement as they follow some of the most popular players in tennis and rugby. Tennis and the Rugby are common in the suburb, but there are so many other places where novices can participate in sports.

Some people may be concerned that Wimbledon is situated far from London's centre. Even though it may not be the closest suburb, the location has wonderful transportation that connects the two places with multiple railway stations, so the city is merely a small trip away.

To relieve a bit of pent up stress, a resident of the suburb can attend a show at the local theatre, eat scrumptious food from various restaurants, or explore an art exhibition. Wimbledon offers its residents a wide range of evening entertainments. During the day or night, this area has great places to enjoy nature. The numerous parks and gardens make a nice place to walk, play with the children, or peacefully soak in the atmosphere. Bushy Park and Richmond Park are two of the local favourites while Hampton Court and Kew Gardens are also nearby.

Of course, there is always people who love to shop. Popular high street chains exist in shopping centres to emulate stores in the heart of London. There are also many smaller sized outlets filled with independent dealers who peddle specialty items and gifts that are more unique and hand crafted. The Ram Passage and Griffin Passage in Kingston are two of the places to uncover these types of stores.

People who love to eat will count themselves lucky among the locally harvested fruits and vegetables along with freshly caught fish. The Original Triangular Market in Kingston is a great place to visit for shopping like this.

Anyone that is searching in Wimbledon for property will uncover a vast amount of buildings that are up for rent or sale. There are Edwardian and Victorian houses, '30s conversion units, developments along the river, or new flats that are filled with luxury accommodations. No matter a person's taste, there will be somewhere that feels like home.




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