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WIMBLEDON VILLAGE – A history told through its street names

WIMBLEDON VILLAGE – A history told through its street names ****NEW BOOK****   The Wimbledon Society’s Museum of Wimbledon is proud to announce the publication of Neal Ransome’s new book charting Wimbledon’s unique and charming history told through the stories and reasons behind the street names of Wimbledon Village. Price £7.99 illustrated 206 pages Book […]
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Enjoy A Taste Of Thailand In SW19 At The Loy Krathong Festival

The 2022 Loy Krathong (Flower Floating) festival at the Buddhapadipa Temple takes place on Sunday 6th November from 10am until 5pm. This incredibly popular annual event, which celebrates the full moon day of the 12th lunar month, includes a whole host of cultural song and dance performances and dozens of Thai food stalls. Set in 4 acres […]
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Past Event: Romeo and Juliet in Cannizaro Park, 26th – 29th July 2017

Mayhem Theatre Company returns to Wimbledon following previous sell out productions of Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performed over four consecutive night in the outdoor splendor of Cannizaro Park, Mayhem presents a bold and exciting new production of Shakespeare’s most tragic tale. Wed 26, Thu 27, Fri 28 & […]
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Past Event: Wimbledon Windmill Family Day – 5th August 2017

Family Activity Day. Free family activities including preparing and cooking flatbread, making kites and learning about model-making from our Curator, Norman Plastow, who made all the museum models. For more information http://www.wimbledonwindmill.org.uk/museum
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Past Event: Children’s Summer Holiday Nature Treasure Hunt! 7th to 13th August 2017

  Children’s Summer Holiday Nature Treasure Hunt! 7th to 13th August 2017 from All Day Ranger’s Office, Wimbledon Common Our first Children’s Nature Trail Treasure Hunt will run from Monday 7th to Sunday 13th August! Become a Nature Trail Detective!   Search the Nature Trail and collect some of nature’s treasures, try to spot our […]
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Past Event: Scene on the Green – Sat 9th Sept 2017

Scene on the Green 12.00PM – 5.00PM 50 years since the Summer of Love, the Hand in Hand is celebrating all things Sixties with their pop up Festival, Scene on the Green. The Hand in Hand will be taking a trip to it’s glory days and setting the scene on Southside Common on Saturday the […]
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Past Event: Wimbledon & Putney Commons Open Day -10th September 2017

  Wimbledon & Putney Commons Family Open Day -10th September 2017 10th September 2017 from 10.00am to 5.00pm The Ranger’s Office ….
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Past Event:Wimbledon Bookfest 5-12th October

Wimbledon Bookfest 5-12th October Wimbledon’s annual arts & cultural festival, Click here to view the 2017 Events List and to BOOK TICKETS 2017 line up includes: Ali Smith, Chris Riddell, Salman Rushdie, Brian Moore, Tracy Chevalier, Anthony Horowitz, Fergal Keane, Elif Shafak, Jon Sopel, Chris Boardman, Rev Richard Coles, Min Kym, Jane Gardam, Nick Hytner, Alexandra Shulman, […]
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Past Event: The Story of a Secret Agent’s House 14th Oct

14th October      Click here to book
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Past Event: Oil paintings exhibit by the artist Mark Johnston until 22nd October

 We are delighted to present an exhibition of selected oil paintings by the British artist Mark Johnston This body of work is rooted in landscape as a subject and genre. It draws on and reflects expected influences including Turner together with the Dutch School and the exploration of mood, atmosphere combined with a sense of […]
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Past Event 22 & 24th October Charity Fancy Dress Hack

   
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Past Event – Zoe Kronberger show in Wimbledon Fine Art, 3rd December – 6 th January

 We are delighted to present an exhibition of selected  paintings by the Zoe Kronberger show – 3rd December – 6 th January     Zoe Kronberger’s first solo exhibition in the UK. This series of new paintings includes figurative works and some landscape paintings.   For more information, click here   Wimbledon Fine Art 41 Church […]
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BookFest is Back!

Wimbledon BookFest is delighted to announce The Last Days of Summer LIVE Weekend Festival will take place 12-14 September in an open marquee on Wimbledon Common.  Speakers include Matthew Syed, Pandora Sykes, Jeremy Vine, comedian Andy Hamilton, bestselling author David Nicholls and Black Lives Matter activist Patrick Hutchinson, with further events to be announced soon. Events […]
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BookFest Goes Digital

Following the success of Last Days of Summer LIVE Weekend on Wimbledon Common last month, Wimbledon BookFest Digital will run throughout October. The digital programme will feature recordings of the events that took place during the live festival weekend with speakers including Matthew Syed, Ruby Wax, Pandora Sykes, Jeremy Vine, Andy Hamilton, Lemn Sissay, David Nicholls, […]
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Sunrise BookFest Lineup Announced and Tickets on Sale Now

It’s just a few weeks to go until the first of the two Summer Wimbledon BookFest events, which takes place from 9th-13th June on Wimbledon Common. The full BookFest Sunrise Festival line-up is now available online and features a stellar cast of names, all appearing in live, in-person events. Speakers include Caitlin Moran, Alastair Campbell, […]
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Wimbledon BookFest – Last Few Tickets Available

Wimbledon BookFest is on now. There are a few tickets remaining for some events and a select number of events are also available to watch online for just £5.  Visit the website or call the box office on 020 8076 0811 for more info.
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Wimbledon BookFest Announces Two New Sunset Events

Tickets are now available for two brand new events at Wimbledon BookFest’s Sunset Festival, which is less than a fortnight away. On Sunday 19th, to close the festival, Erik Samuelson, former CEO of AFC Wimbledon will be telling the inside story of how the most undervalued people in football – the fans – defied the odds to take […]
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Book Your Art In The Park Tickets Now!

Taking place on Sunday 19th September, in Cannizaro Park, Art in the Park combines masterclasses for adults of all artistic abilities, family friendly workshops, a sculpture trail and an art fair showcasing local talent. The one-day event has been created by a dedicated volunteer team of artists from The Friends of Cannizaro Park. Continuing a […]
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Don’t Miss Out: BookFest Events Available To Stream

Thanks to your amazing support, the recent BookFest Sunset Festival, which ran from 15 – 19 September, was a huge success, presenting more than 40 events with both high-profile speakers and emerging writers in its Covid-safe marquee village on Wimbledon Common. Among the highlights of Sunset Festival were appearances from veteran actor Miriam Margolyes; punk poet […]
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Don’t Miss The Magic! Wimbledon BookFest’s Sunrise Festival Is Now On

Wimbledon BookFest’s Sunrise Festival was opened last night by the inimitable Sir Lenny Henry. Comedian, actor, writer and national treasure Sir Lenny spoke to an audience of 500 school children aged 8 – 11 from ten local primary schools. He presented his debut novel, The Boy with Wings – the heart-warming story of Tunde, an average kid who suddenly […]
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