Local Events and Attractions
The Holiday Inn Express London – Wimbledon South is a great base to visit London. We are easy to reach from the M25 and just outside the London Congestion charge. The hotel is located just opposite Colliers Wood Underground Station on the Northern Line. Trains on the Underground appear every 2 to 3 minutes and your journey to Waterloo takes just 15- 20 minutes. You can be in the City of London and the West End in 20 minutes. There is also an Overground Train service from Wimbledon which takes 17 minutes to Waterloo main line station.
Visit the famous All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon or use us as a base when you visit the Oval Cricket Ground, which is only a short tube ride away or when you watch Rugby at Twickenham which is in easy reach via National Rail from Wimbledon Station.
The Holiday Inn Express London – Wimbledon South is a good choice if you’re attending exhibitions, conferences and concerts at Earls Court. It’s just 30 minutes’ by tube from our hotel. Take the family for a fun-packed day out at exiting Chessington World of Adventures, 30 minutes’ drive from Holiday Inn Express Wimbledon South.
Visit the House of Parliament and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye or take a Hop on Hop off sightseeing bus from Embankment Station which is only 20 minutes via tube from the Holiday Inn Wimbledon South. Or watch the Tower of London and Tower Bridge from a River Thames Cruise.
EDF London Eye
The giant observation wheel has become a London icon since its opening on the South Bank in 2000.
Designed by Marks Barfield, the London Eye (aka the Millennium Wheel) offers stunning views across SE1 and the rest of the capital.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis is located a short 15 minute journey from the hotel, why not look around the 19 grass courts, including the famous Centre Court and Court No 1
Oval Cricket Grounds
If you are a keen sports person, Oval Cricket Grounds is a must see, see the amazing cricket grounds
Kew Gardens
Spend the afternoon walking around Kew Gardens iconic glasshouses and enjoy the selection of plants set in a warm atmosphere and explore the different Hebarium collections, seed collections and Artefacts of plant origin
London Bridge Experience
The London Bridge Experience and the London Tombs are two of the most gruesome and frightening tourist attractions in London, this will allow you to step back in time to the Roman Invasion through to present day, this is definately one attraction for all the family
Polka Theatre
Polka Theatre is perfect for young children and will keep them entertained, shows include Charlottes Webb, The Ugly Duckling and the Theatre is just a 15 minute walk from the hotel
London Dungeon
Experience the 1000 years of dark history at London Dungeon with all the family, watch the plays and try the rides
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum traces the origins of the modern tennis game over the last century. You can enjoy this museum even if you aren’t a tennis lover
Wimbledon Dog Stadium and Track
Wimbledon Stadium is the perfect solution to a night out, you can eat at the track and also drink and if you are feeling lucky you can place a bet
Chessington World of Adventures
The perfect day out for all the family, experience the exciting and breathtaking rides or have a peaceful walk around the zoo or take visit ToyLand with the children
Sea Life London Aquarium
Check out all the 500 different species of fish and 14 different themed areas, walk through the tunnel under water and experience all the different fish and sharks swimming all around you.
Hampton Court Flower Show
Why not pay a visit to Hampton Court Flower Show which runs 3rd – 8th July 2012, walk around the fantastic grounds and visit the rose marquees with fantastic displays
Chelsea Flower Show
Why not spend an afternoon walking around the Chelsea Flower show, which runs 22nd May -26th May 2012, walk around the exhibits and displays
Twickenham Rugby Stadium
Are you keen sportsman, then you must take a short journey to Twickenham Rugby Stadium and walk around the grounds and get a feel of the atmosphere.
Events Calendar
Rugby at Twickenham Stadium
Watch the exiting England vs Wales Rugby game at the famous Twickenham Rugby ground
Good Friday
Come and spent Easter in London. There are fantastic Events happening, in the Tower of London or the Royal Hampton Court Palace.
London Marathon
As a runner or a spectator - the London Marathon is a world famous annual event. If you are a runner, our hotel provides free shower rooms after the event before you travelling home. You can leave your car in our secure car park until the afternoon for a small charity donation of £4.00. This money supports our Charity the Embassy of Man that supports local people in need.
