There’s more to Wimbledon than the tennis, so here’s our guide to exploring the area and all its alternatives.

9am

It’s going to be a busy day, so first things first: breakfast. A hop, skip and a jump from the High Street will land you on the doorstep of Light on the Common. This rustic-chic restaurant at 48 High Street, serves an excellent breakfast that won’t cost and arm and a leg and is a quiet place to plan your day.

10am

If it’s a Saturday, the place to be is the Farmers’ Market at Wimbledon Park Primary School. Stalls of organic vegetables, butcher meats, organic cheeses and preserves, and street food stalls, are on offer until midday.

11am

If you need to keep the children entertained, take a quick bus (93) ride to Deen City Farm in nearby Morden. Ferrets, alpacas and a friendly barn owl, are just some of the animals at this urban farm, used in the local community to educate children about rural farm life.

If gardens are more your thing, how about a visit to the stunning rhododendron and azalea gardens of Cannizaro House, now part of the Hotel du Vin group, on Wimbledon Common. The hotel was built in the 1700s and historically, home to a long list of nobles.

1pm

Time for lunch and there are plenty of options. Find a delicious and fancy baguette at Gail’s in the village, or if you’re feeling really hungry, have a Brazilian meat feast at the Rodizio Preto.

2.30pm

Slow down and take a stroll over to Wimbledon Common – you won't see a Womble but you will spot the Wimbledon Windmill which has a dedicated museum.

It's time for some retail therapy. Wimbledon Village is a great place for independent boutiques and upmarket designers,while down the hill in Wimbledon itself, you’ll find most well-known brands in the Centre Court Shopping Centre, and Ely’s – established in 1876 and London’s oldest department store.

6pm

It's time for a well-deserved drink at the Crooked Billet pub, unless you’d prefer to squeeze in a round of golf at the Wimbledon Park Golf Course.

Wat Buddhapadipa Temple is another treasure worth squeezing in before dinner. The UK’s first Buddhist Temple, opened in 1982 and set in four acres of gardens, it’s home to a community of nuns and monks. Festivals and events happen throughout the year, where you can enjoy the unique music and food.

6.30pm

For dinner we recommend Sticks ‘n’ Sushi chich serves delicious Japanese food. Blending slick Scandinavian-style with the best of Japanese dining, the ultra-modern dining room features contemporary art pieces and floor-to-ceiling glass walls.

8pm

Finish the day with a movie at the HMV Curzon Odeon or the latest production on at The New Wimbledon Theatre.

Further information

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