Tooting Area Guide
A locals' guide to Tooting
Where do Tooting locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
colliers wood,
balham,
earlsfield,
streatham,
wandsworth common,
merton,
mitcham,
wimbledon,
wandsworth,
and southfields
Did you know?
"The original pitch of the Oval cricket ground was 10,000 squares of turf from Tooting Common."
A great mix of independent and high street stores gives Balham a real community feel that always impresses my clients.
Chris Campbell
Tooting's popularity is ever growing thanks to its vibrant high street and the soon to be 24-hour service on the Northern Line.
Bradley Slade
A mixture of independent and high street shops line Streatham High Road, which has seen great development over the past few years.
Chris Campbell
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What locals say about Tooting
“Tooting is family-friendly and safe. You have everything here on your doorstep.”
Alex
“Great community feel with loads of small business activity in the indoor market.”
Shahin
“So many good places to eat out and a great atmosphere in the evenings and weekends.”
Shannon
“Open and airy yet still feels like you're close to London.”
Colin
“Lovely community feel and lots of older settled families and also lots of young professionals couples and families moving in. Tooting has long been the hidden gem in London.”
oldtimer
“Young professionals and families moving in. New bars and restaurants opening, turning Tooting into an increasingly trendy place.”
Local resident
“I like living in Tooting because of Tooting Bec Common and the leafy oak trees, and above all else the quiet. ”
Local resident
“I love Tooting because of Tooting Bec Common and Wigmore Lawn Tennis Club.”
Local resident
Activities near Tooting
Gryphon at the Bedford
Following the release of their new live album Gryphon Live A Sonic Tonic, Gryphon return to the Bedford with their unique blend of progressive rock, folk, classical and early music.Read more
Comedy and Cocktails at Goldfinch: April 9th
7pmComedy is a comedy pop up that specialises in putting on new material comedy shows with big names alongside the best up and comers! Previously we've had comedians like Joe Thomas (the Inbetweeners), Sindhu Vee, Fin Taylor, Esther Manito, Fatiha El-Ghorri (Live At The Apollo) and many more drop in to try out new jokes! Sometimes they'll be unlisted but keep an eye on our instagram @7pmComedy for all our show updates! Check out instagram for the latest info on our lineups - @7pmcomedyRead more
Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet Spring Disco Ball
After sold out Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet parties at Balham Bowls & Graveney & Meadow, we can't wait to bring the boogie to the fabulous 'old school' ballroom at the White Eagle Club, which is just a short stroll from both Balham & Tooting stations. It's going to be another HSDY night to remember with all your fave 70s & 80s disco tunes, dance line-ups to get you into the groove, prizes for the best retro outfits & free sweets and ice pops too. Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet is recommended by everyone from Time Out & Stylist to the South London Blog, who describe it as Saturday Night Fever collides with Mamma Mia in a glorious mash-up. 10% profits go to Cancer Research UK. This event runs from 7.30pm - midnight.Read more
Train Time Play Time 10.15am - 11.15am Session
Come and join our Stay and Play session at Tooting & Balham Sea Cadets 89 Mellison Road London SW17 9AS One hour of toot-tastic fun with various trains and track play-sets Free tea and coffeeRead more
BalhamBalham Bowls Comedy: April 2nd with Maisie Adam
Back at Balham Bowls with an absolutely phenomenal headliner... MAISIE ADAM! star of LIVE AT THE APOLLO, BIG FAT QUIZ OF THE YEAR, MOCK THE WEEK (and pretty much every telly show out there!) - we are delighted to have Maisie down! AND...the viral sensation that is ALI WOODS! Fresh from selling out Hackney Empire, a Comedy Central performance and writing his own bloody sitcom - Ali is one of the fastest rising stars on the UK circuit! The last 6 shows have sold out so don't delay! Get your tickets now and join us at Balham Bowls!Read more
Sky Bet League Two: AFC Wimbledon vs Chesterfield
AFC Wimbledon take on Chesterfield in this Sky Bet League Two fixture.
WhizzDance Choreography Competition
We are hosting our second Choreography Competition to give the opportunity for our WhizzDancers to get creative and perform to an audience on a stage whilst hopefully raising some money for our 2026 Show Pot. We look forward to supporting our ever creative WhizzDancers and seeing them in action on stage. SPECTATORS: 7 a seat, no charge for babes in arms ENTRIES: Please click "BOOK HERE" to enter. Please read the following before entering: We have 3 age categories: 4-7yrs, 8-10yrs, 11yrs+ The following categories to enter: SOLOS, 10 per entry DUETS, 12.50 per entry GROUPS, 15 per entry (One entry per choreographic number) Deadline for entry is 15th April 2025. You may enter up to a maximum of 2 solos, 2 duets and/or 3 group dances. You may choreograph for another dancer/s at WhizzDance. Dances may be any genre. Song and dance is welcome but the backing track must have no vocal line. No dance should be longer than 1 mins (Group dances may have up to 2 mins) One trophy only will be presented to all categories The competition will be judged by a special guest visitor to WhizzDance Costume is encouraged by not essential Music needs to submitted by edited digital format, or music to a link with instructions on when to fade by Friday 9th May to misslucy@whizzdance.com If we do not have enough entries to run the event by the 15th April we will cancel with full refund.Read more
About Tooting
Tooting is a district in south London, England, located in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated 5 miles (8 km) south south-west of Charing Cross. A large open area, popularly known as the Tooting Commons, lies at the northern end of Tooting. Historically this was two separate open spaces: Tooting Graveney Common nearer to Tooting, and Tooting Bec Common towards Streatham. The commons are home to Tooting Bec Lido, which is 90 metres long and 30 metres wide making it one of the largest freshwater open air pool in the UK.
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