Marion’s Place Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Mitcham is an area within the London Borough of Merton in Greater London. Originally a village in the county of Surrey, today it is mainly a residential suburb while still retaining Surrey as part of the address.
It includes Mitcham Common.
Mitcham
It's a family friendly neighbourhood with good transport links to London.
Transport
Mitcham Eastfields Station is about 10-15 mins walk away. Trains to London Victoria take 23 mins. Also the Thameslink train services all trains to St Albans. There are normally 38 trains a day.
Mitcham Eastfields Train Station - Southern Railway
Eastfields RoadMitcham Eastfields Station is about 10-15 mins walk away. Trains to London Victoria take 23 mins. Also the Thameslink train services all trains to St Albans. There are normally 38 trains a day.
Beddington Lane Tram Stop is one stop away on the 463 bus.
Trams takes 16 mins to Wimbledon and 15 mins to Croydon with trams every 10 mins.
Beddington Lane Tram Stop (Stop A)
Beddington Lane Tram Stop is one stop away on the 463 bus.
Trams takes 16 mins to Wimbledon and 15 mins to Croydon with trams every 10 mins.
The 118 bus will take you to Streatham Common Station. Trains from Streatham Common to London Victoria takes 17 to 27 mins and 31 mins to London Bridge depending on the time of day. There are 57 trains a day.
35 locals recommend
Streatham Common station
The 118 bus will take you to Streatham Common Station. Trains from Streatham Common to London Victoria takes 17 to 27 mins and 31 mins to London Bridge depending on the time of day. There are 57 trains a day.
It takes 15 mins from Wimbledon to Central London on the District Line - with trains every 3-5 mins.
43 locals recommend
Wimbledon station
It takes 15 mins from Wimbledon to Central London on the District Line - with trains every 3-5 mins.
Northern Line7 underground.
152 bus from accomadation to
Station. The Northern (Black) Line services all stations to Edgeware & High Barnet.
19 locals recommend
Colliers Wood station
High Street Colliers WoodNorthern Line7 underground.
152 bus from accomadation to
Station. The Northern (Black) Line services all stations to Edgeware & High Barnet.
The 118 bus will take you to Brixton Station in 20 mins (depending on traffic). From there the Victoria Line will take you to Euston in 35 mins.
8 locals recommend
Euston Station
Euston RoadThe 118 bus will take you to Brixton Station in 20 mins (depending on traffic). From there the Victoria Line will take you to Euston in 35 mins.
Shopping
Wimbledon
Shops, Restaurants, cinema nearby. Close to Wimbledon mainline and underground station on the District Line.
54 locals recommend
Centre Court Shopping Centre
4 Queen's RdShops, Restaurants, cinema nearby. Close to Wimbledon mainline and underground station on the District Line.
Total travel time from Mitcham Eastields Station to Oxford Circus is 40 mins.
24 locals recommend
Oxford Circus
Regent StreetTotal travel time from Mitcham Eastields Station to Oxford Circus is 40 mins.
Shopping - car park- on the 152 bus route. Close to Colliers Wood Underground Station (Northern Line)
22 locals recommend
Tandem Centre
High Street Colliers WoodShopping - car park- on the 152 bus route. Close to Colliers Wood Underground Station (Northern Line)
Valley Park Retail Area
14 Daniell WayShops, Restaurants, Ten Pin Bowling, & Vue Cinema.
IKEA Croydon
Purley WayTheatre
it takes 24 mins from Colliers Wood Station to Leicester Square on the Northern Line which now runs through the night on Friday & Saturday nights.
6 locals recommend
Leicester Square Theatre
6 Leicester Plit takes 24 mins from Colliers Wood Station to Leicester Square on the Northern Line which now runs through the night on Friday & Saturday nights.
Check the Thaetre website for a full list of shows and booking options.
71 locals recommend
New Wimbledon Theatre
93 The BroadwayCheck the Thaetre website for a full list of shows and booking options.
Local Restaurants
Miller & Carter Mitcham
1 Windmill RdWithin walking distance - good food.
Good food - parking on site - 3 stops away on the 118 bus route. Call to book in advance.
Toby Carvery Park Place
54 Commonside WestGood food - parking on site - 3 stops away on the 118 bus route. Call to book in advance.
Walks
Morden Hall Park
Morden Hall RoadLovely Walks,
Garden Centre,
Dog-friendly Cafe,
Car Park,
A Family run farm, cafe & shop - well worth a visit to stroll through the lavender, take lovely photos and take home some soothing products.
26 locals recommend
Mayfield Lavender Farm
1 Carshalton RdA Family run farm, cafe & shop - well worth a visit to stroll through the lavender, take lovely photos and take home some soothing products.
The Common has a picnic area, children's playground, cafe and "The Rookery" a historic formal garden. It is popular with walkers, joggers and dog walkers.
37 locals recommend
Streatham Common
Streatham Common SouthThe Common has a picnic area, children's playground, cafe and "The Rookery" a historic formal garden. It is popular with walkers, joggers and dog walkers.
Mitcham Common
Croydon RoadThe center is used by children to carry out environmental studies on Mitham Common. It is also used by adults for lectures and exhibitions.
The Mill House Ecology Centre
Windmill RoadThe center is used by children to carry out environmental studies on Mitham Common. It is also used by adults for lectures and exhibitions.
Fitness & Leisure
Canons Leisure Centre Mitcham
Madeira Road3 stops away on the 118 bus.
Great facilities.