Wandsworth Area Guide
A locals' guide to Wandsworth
Where do Wandsworth locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
southfields,
earlsfield,
wandsworth common,
putney,
clapham junction,
imperial wharf,
battersea,
fulham,
roehampton,
and balham
Did you know?
"Author Louis de Bernieres was living in Earlsfield whilst he was wrote 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin'."
You can be at London Waterloo in less than 15 minutes from Earlsfield Station.
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Earlsfield has everything that families and professionals are looking for in an area...
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Clapham Junction is the busiest station in Britain measured by the number of trains passing through there every day.
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What locals say about Wandsworth
“Good schools, good shopping and great transport links in and out of London. Great parks and generally safe”
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Activities near Wandsworth
Stand up comedy in Wandsworth
Our opening night in Wandsworth town at the Alma pub, An iconic pub in Wandsworth Town, serving the best Sunday roast.it is just a stones through away from Wandsworth town station. Here is our line up for the evening: Siobhan Dodd Charming comedy force of nature, who will have you in fits of laughter. Fitzgerald Honger Fitzgerald Honger is adynamic comedian who has performed in top comedy clubs across the UK. A rising star, Fitzs style is observational and dead-pan, drawing on his personal relationships, work and taboo subjects to leave audiences in stitches. Matt Lowes Matt has once been described as the gayest straightest comedian youve ever seen, you dont know whether hes going to FK you or kill you and hes so scary looking theres nothing you could do about it no matter what he wanted. Asian Zorro A unique and absurd comedic magician who once seen is never forgotten Andy Zapp Singer/musician with a heritage in Theatre Sports hit the stand-up circuit for the first time in April 2011, Andy has already enjoyed success as finalist in the Comedy Heat competition, and debuted in Bannermans at the Edinburgh festival 2011 where his performances brought offers of paid work as far afield as Aberdeen, and were received with much acclaim by many critics. Doors open at 7:00pm Show starts at 8:00pm Location:Alma,499 Old York Rd, London SW18 1TF Tickets are 5 online at instant-laughs.com or 7 on the door.Read more
Rosie Jones, Josh Pugh And More!
Thursday 24th April / doors 6.30pm / show approx one hour after doors Live At The Clapham Grand returns in April, on a brand new Thursday night residency slot, with a headline set from Rosie Jones, as seen on Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Cats Does Countdown, Joe Lycett's Got Your Back, and many, many more. She's also fronted two comedy-travel series of her own for Channel 4, toured and headlined across the world, and joined Channel 4's coverage of the 2020 Paralympic Games. Rosie will be joined by a star-studded line-up, including Fathia El-Ghorri, who will soon be seen in this Spring's season of Taskmaster, Josh Pugh (QI, Big Fat Quiz, The Last Leg), Sikisa (Live At The Apollo, The Stand Up Sketch Show) and John Tothill (Comedy Central Live). Important information: For any ticketing enquiries, please contact DICE via their Help Desk. For any information about the show, accessibility or timings, please contact Team Grand on info@claphamgrand.com detailing your enquiry and the show/date in question. Check out all FAQs for attending shows on our website, here: https://claphamgrand.com/faqs/ Presented by The Clapham Grand. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Ruh-roh She Better Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Thursday 1 May / Doors 6.30pm / Show Approx One Hour Later Jinkies! Clapham has been overrun by the most frightening fiends and ghastly ghouls this side of the Atlantic! Zoinks! But fear not for the Scooby Gang are piling into the Mystery Machine to solve the case and save the day at... Ruh-Roh She Better Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed - A Scooby Doo Cabaret Witness your favourite characters from this timeless franchise get the HAM It Up treatment for a raucous night of Scooby snacks and dramatic unmaskings! Hosted by HERR & Me Plus a superstar cast tba Important information: For any ticketing enquiries, please contact DICE via their Help Desk. For any information about the show, accessibility or timings, please contact Team Grand on info@claphamgrand.com detailing your enquiry and the show/date in question Check out all FAQs for attending shows on our website, here: https://claphamgrand.com/faqs/ Presented by The Clapham Grand. 18+Read more
The PEA and The Princess
Recommended for ages 3-7 High kicks, huge twists and brand-new fairytale endings. It’s time to tell the REAL story of The PEA and the Princess, one which no one has ever heard before. Leap into a high velocity adventure, into the world of a Ninja Princess on a mega-mission, a practical Prince concocting the best inventions, a Queen with a slightly worrying crown obsession, and a very green baddy indeed. Featuring super catchy songs, some familiar fairytale faces and a brand-new twist-in-the-tale, this a story that you definitely wouldn’t want to sleep on! Approximately 55 minutes Access performances: Captioned: Saturday 8 March 11am Relaxed: Sunday 9 March 2pm Audio described: Saturday 15 March 2pm (Touch tour at 1pm) BSL Interpreted: Sunday 16 March 2pmRead more
Hootananny's Salsa Fiesta
Salsa Fiesta at Hootananny! After the unforgettable Carnaval Salsa Afterparty last year, Latino Life and Hootananny are teaming up once again to bring you another unmissable Salsa Fiesta! Featuring an All-Star Colombian Line-Up: DJs Cano & Oscar Ivan – Spinning the best salsa, from the golden era of New York to the latest Salsa Choke beats from Cali + Live Percussion by Julian “El Moro” – Bringing the rhythm to life! Expect non-stop salsa, energy, and good vibes! Whether you’re a dancer, a music lover, or a percussionist, bring your instrument and join the fiesta in this afternoon event! Presented by Hootananny Brixton. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Rossini - Petite Messe Solennelle
Having finished writing his many operas thirty years previously, Rossini came out of a comfortable retirement to write this delightful and original work, which he self-deprecatingly referred to as hispoor little mass one of hissins of old age, as he called his later works. Despite that, the work was well receivedRead more
Las Girlas: La Vuelta 14
Las Girlas – La Vuelta 14 A Celebration of Women in Music On the last day of Women's Month, we're flipping the script. Las Girlas is a night where fierce female talent takes centre stage, leads, inspires, and brings the house down. This time, we’ve curated a lineup of ill, boundary-pushing women who will leave no one untouched. THE LINEUP Mami Marissa – A genre-blending artist crafting "feel-good music" that heals and empowers. Mixing smooth R&B, Hip-Hop, and Dancehall, she brings high-energy performances that audiences never forget. Her single "99" is a testament to her rap prowesscatch her live and feel the vibes. Tills – An East London rapper bringing British rap nostalgia with a fresh perspective. Inspired by Lady Leshurr, Missy Elliott, and Avelino, Tills’ sharp-witted bars and expressive vocals dive deep into personal truths. Priscilla Sol – Soulful, honest, and timeless. She crafts music for the spirit, blending raw emotion with rhythm, soul, and a little magic. La Patri – A Spanish singer-songwriter blending Neo-Soul and Latin sounds. Her bilingual lyrics narrate stories of love, sensuality, and empowerment, freeing her voice as a woman. Sophya – A Portugal-born, London-based artist experimenting with songwriting and production. Her Neo-Soul, Jazz, and Alternative Pop influences shine through in her music. Ana Bulnes – A Honduran-born, Afro-Latin artist blending Amapiano, Reggaeton, and Latin rhythms to create a genre-defying sound. RAMA – A rising Italian-Guinean star, known for her magnetic vocals and harmonies. She fuses Modern Pop and Afro influences to create music that embodies strength and vulnerability. SapphireSkye – A UK rapper with one of the most unique, high-energy styles in the game. Hailing from South West London, she’s bringing explosive bars, intricate beats, and next-level vibes. All of this conducted by the one and only DJ NORA, dropping the sickest tracks to keep the energy sky-high. Your hosts for the night: Amina & La Patri – guiding the vibes and keeping the energy flowing from start to finish. MORE THAN A SHOWIT’S A MOVEMENT This isn’t just another gig. It’s a statement. It’s a celebration. It’s a space where female artists take full creative control, breaking barriers and setting stages on fire. Women’s Month deserves a soundtrackand Las Girlas is bringing it loud and live. Don’t just hear about itbe there. Presented by Hootananny Brixton. This is an 18+ eventRead more
About Wandsworth
Wandsworth is a district of south London, located in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated 4.6 miles (7.4 km) south-west of Charing Cross. Wandsworth takes its name from the River Wandle, which enters the Thames at Wandsworth. East Hill in Wandsworth is an area of large Victorian houses bordered by the west side of Wandsworth Common. Wandsworth Common, set back from the river, at the top of East Hill, containing an area known locally as "the Toast Rack" that has some of the most expensive townhouses in London. Parts of Wandsworth are known as 'Nappy Valley' due to the larger numbers of middle-class, affluent families.
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