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Family days out
Putney is a great destination for a family trip offering entertainment for kids of all ages. We’ve picked some of the most popular family-friendly things to do and sorted them into a handy list.
Putney Heath
Continuing northwards from the Windmill up to the A3 and beyond, the plateau of Putney Heath is characterised by extensive areas of heathland, interspersed with groups of trees. The mounds of Roehampton Hills were formed in the late 60s by spoil from the nearby A3 cutting, an ideal area for sledging when it snows! North of the A3, the Heath is comprised of woodland and a series of open glades, including The Frying Pan, a popular area for picnicking.
Putney Heath, London SW15 3SU www.wpcc.org.uk/the-commons/putneyheath
Putt in the Park
Situated in the heart of Battersea Park, Putt in the Park offers an experience like no other be it seasoned pro or golfing newbie. Expertly designed to accommodate all ages you’ll slalom your way through sidewinding slopes, cascades and rockeries as tree-top adventures weave through the canopies above. Sit kitchen-side while you tot up your scores in our clubhouse as our talented chefs prepare traditional Neapolitan pizza from our wood-fired pizza oven, or simply enjoy a walk in the park with a cup of our delicious coffee.
Albert Bridge Rd, London SW11 4NJ. 020 7228 4946 www.puttinthepark.com/
Wimbledon and Putney Commons
Wimbledon and Putney Commons are 1,140 acres of countryside amidst the urban surroundings of Wimbledon, Putney, and Kingston-upon-Thames. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation, the Commons provide an important home for wildlife and a place for visitors to relax and unwind. Please enjoy your visit, and help others to enjoy theirs too!
Windmill Rd, Wimbledon Common, London SW19 5NR. 020 8788 7655 www.wpcc.org.uk/
Fulham Palace
Experience our house and garden in person – we’re open seven days a week, all year round, and in easy reach of central London. Admission is free! Our 13-acre garden and new play area near the main lawn are perfect for family adventures all year round! Free facilitated events take place throughout the year and special workshops run during school holidays.
Bishop’s Ave, London SW6 6EA. 020 7736 3233 www.fulhampalace.org/
Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf –Putney
Whether it’s a Team building or Corporate events, Kids birthday parties, night out with your mates, not-youraverage date night or something fun in the afternoon, we’ve got something to rumble up your routine. Jungle Rumble Putney has 3 amazing 9 hole adventure golf courses, a bar and fantastic food, situated directly on Putney High Street. Our fully stocked bar has you covered from beer and cocktails to juice and slushies – enjoy them in our bar, or even out on the course. And don’t forget to get stuck in to one of our freshly made pizzas or chicken burgers.
68-70 Putney High St, London SW15 1SF. 020 8785 1330 www.putney.junglerumble.co.uk/
Bishops Park
A little slice of greenery in Fulham along the banks of the Thames. A beautiful green space with playgrounds and sports areas, flower beds, a lake and beach for families to enjoy. It is listed Grade II on the register of parks and gardens of special historic interest maintained by English Heritage.
Bishop’s Ave, London SW6 6EA. 020 7736 3854 www.friendsofbishopspark.com/
Leader’s Gardens
Leader’s Gardens is a public urban park on the banks of the River Thames in the London Borough of Wandsworth, between Putney and Barnes town centres. Popular riverside park on the well used Putney embankment, busy with walkers, cyclists, and rowers. Café, tennis courts and play areas, shady trees and views across the Thames. The Beverley Brook enters the big river nearby, overlooked by a quiet lawn and sitting out area.
Putney Embankment, London SW15
1LW. 020 8871 7530 www.wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-andculture/parks-and-open-spaces
Putney Sculpture Trail www.wandsworth.gov.uk/business-andlicensing/town-centres
Putney Sculpture Trail encompasses nine sculptures by British sculptor Alan Thornhill which are permanently publicly sited along the south side of the River Thames to either side of Putney Bridge, in the borough of Wandsworth. The sculptor asks you to view the sculptures with an open and enquiring mind, without preconceptions of either form or meaning.
Putney Embankment, London SW15 1LP.