Wandsworth & Putney has everything you need the summer Olympics

Wandsworth’s great location, attractions and accommodation will leave summer 2012 visitors spoilt for choice

Wandsworth, Putney and Battersea come together to form the largest borough in Inner London. The leafy suburban streets of Wandsworth provide a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.

It is city life at its very best. Located only 6 miles from the center of London, Wandsworth is the perfect choice for your Olympic holiday.

When you’re not exploring the sports games venues in the surrounding area, or watching the world’s finest athletes compete for gold, there are plenty of things for you to do and see in Wandsworth. You can enjoy a picnic in Wandsworth Park or a stroll through Battersea Park where you’ll find the Children’s Zoo. In the heart of Wandsworth you’ll find Old York Road with its charming cafes, shops and pubs. Of course no visit to Putney & Wandsworth would be complete without tasting a British favourite, fish and chips, from Brady's Fish Restaurant. With so much to see, Wandsworth & Putney is the ideal place to be during the Summer Games.

All the summer 2012 sports action on your doorstep

Central London is the hub of Olympic activity, so you’re never far from the action in Wandsworth. The nearest sports venues to Wandsworth are Wimbledon, Westminster, Dorset, the Olympic Park in Newham, as well as Hyde Park.

Wimbledon is the place to be if you want to cheer on the tennis players, or if you prefer beach volleyball you can watch all the action on purpose-built beach volleyball courts in Westminster. Sailing enthusiasts can watch all the sailing action in Dorset, whilst triathlon events can be seen in Hyde Park on the 4th and 7th of August. The newly built Olympic Park in Newham is the hub of sports activity with a Velodrome for all of the cycling events, the Aquatics Swimming Centre, as well as basketball arenas. It’s definitely the place to be on the 5th of August, for a day of athletics that includes the men’s 100m final.

The highlight of the Games for those staying in Wandsworth accommodation will without a doubt be when Gold medal hopefuls race through the Putney area of the borough, during the cycle road races that fall on the first weekend of the Olympics.

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Attractions galore around Wandsworth & Putney

The central location of Wandsworth makes Wandsworth accommodation the perfect base from which to explore the rest of Central London.

The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye are just some of the London attractions not to be missed. And let’s not forget about the shopaholics, who will feel right at home in Knightsbridge and Oxford Circus.

If you want to spend the day a little closer to your 2012 holiday home, there are a surprising variety of attractions on offer in Wandsworth itself. There are beautiful parks and gardens, including the delightfully named Tooting Commons, where you can feed ducks and enjoy the summer sunshine. Alternatively, you can explore the rich culture and history of Wandsworth by visiting attractions like the Putney Arts Centre, St. Mary’s Church, De Morgan Centre, Wandsworth Museum, and the theatre at Battersea Arts Centre.

If you appreciate good beer, you can’t miss visiting Young’s Brewery. Although no longer producing traditional draught beer on the site, Young’s Brewery is the oldest brewery in the UK, having been in operation since 1550’s.

Transport in Wandsworth wins gold

Getting from Wandsworth to different Olympic sports venues and attractions in London is no problem thanks to the wide variety of public transport available.

Wandsworth Borough is home to the UK’s busiest railway station, Clapham Junction, which provides easy access to the rest of London. Wandsworth Common train station is just a 12-minute train ride from Victoria station.

London Underground services also link tube stations in Wandsworth to the District Line and Northern Line, and let’s not forget the extensive bus routes throughout Wandsworth and neighbouring boroughs, including 24-hour routes. Wherever you are in Wandsworth you won’t be left without a quick link to where you need to go.