Southwest London Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Southwest London.

About Southwest London

South West London is known as the south western part of London, mainly south of the River Thames but does include small parts north of the Thames. A more wealthy part of London than the south east with large parks and comfortable suburbs. The south west of London is home to Twickenham known as the 'home of rugby' and Wimbledon known as the 'home of tennis'. Places to see include Hampton Court Palace, Richmond Park, Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew Gardens), Battersea Park and many others. The postcodes for South West London start with: CR3, CR4, CR5,CR7, CR8, SM1, SM2, SM3, SM4, SM5, SM6, SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9, TW1

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Southwest London

1. Hampton Court Palace - East Molesey, London, KT8 9AU Henry VIII used his flamboyant style to enlarge and develop this Palace after he obtained it from Cardinal Wolsey in the 1520s. 2. The Banqueting House  - Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ER This building known as the Banqueting House is the only building that remains of Whitehall Palace, which was the royal residence for 1530 to 1698. 3. The Natural History Museum - Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD The Natural History Museum in London is where over 70 million life and earth science specimens are held. There are five different collections into which these specimens are divided. See Full List of Attractions in Southwest London See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Southwest London

Towns and Villages in South West London

South West London has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Chelsea - became a haven for Victorian artists and grew as a centre for creativity... More... Earls Court - and Olympia venues regularly offer public events... More... Streatham - remained rural land until the discovery of wellsprings in the latter 1600s... More... Victoria - Palace Theatre has a long, and somewhat less-than-distinguished history... More... Wimbledon - Common is a lovely public area maintained in the heart of Wimbledon... More...

Useful Contact Information for Southwest London

Britain and London Visitor Centre Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Southwest London, SW1Y 4XT Tel No: 08701 566366 Twickenham Tourist Information Centre The Atrium, Civic Centre, York Street, Twickenham, Southwest London, TW1 3BZ Tel No: 02088 917272 Victoria Station Travel Information Centre Opposite Platform 8, Victoria Railway Station, Southwest London, SW1V 1JU

London Travel Guide Main Page

England Visitor Travel Guide Main Page