If you find yourself in Wimbledon and would like to do a little bit of shopping there are few places that you should check out. These places include The French Market, Merton Abbey Mills and Aubergine Art Gallery.

The French market in Wimbledon is located at the Broadway. You can get there by driving down through the main road called the Broadway and you will find the market on your right hand side right next to the Odeon movie theater. You can buy all types of things here including food, gift baskets and flowers. The prices are very reasonable and you can find some very good deals here. You can take food home with you such as fresh cheese and olives, or you can stop to get a bite to eat when you are finished shopping.

Merton Abbey Mills is a local craft market situated on Merantum Way, Colliers Wood. The market is on the A24 Merantum Way and it’s near Colliers Wood tube station. The market is known for its lively at the festive events where live music is performed, there is plenty of food, and you can also enjoy theater productions.

If you like art you should visit Aubergine Art Gallery where you can get pictures framed or simply by a nice painting. The gallery is located on 1 Queens Rd. If you come out of the main train station the gallery is just outside and on your left. The service here is known to be very efficient and the owner is a real expert.

Contrary to popular belief, there is a lot more to do in Wimbledon than just go to see the tennis championships. But, because the famous tennis competition has gained so much notoriety, the town has managed to build itself up to a very modern and sophisticated level to house the number of people that come through every year. Even if you are there for the tennis matches, you may tire very quickly of the atmosphere and long for something more. Luckily, Wimbledon has a LOT more to offer.

Wimbledon hosts a plethora of events that keep people coming back year round for many things non tennis related. For instance, each year the two main boroughs of England host a fireworks bonfire on the fifth of November to celebrate Guy Fawkes and the infamous tale of him trying to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Wimbledon is also home to a very diverse art population, with plays and art events held almost every month. Plays such as Aladdin and Goldilocks and the Three Bears are just two of the plays currently being performed at the time of writing. Whatever your interests, Wimbledon has a very well rounded community that isn’t just all about the tennis.

When visiting Wimbledon, hop into your rental car and take a trip to the Wimbledon Village Stables. Unable to arrive easily through public transportation a rental car will help you arrive safely at your destination and participate in the fully beauty of London. Why would you want to see the same sites over and over? Enjoy something a bit different than the norm at Wimbledon Village Stables. A trip to this destination will allow you to take in the beauty of the environment and relax while horseback riding through the country.

Upon arrival, you will feel like you are no longer in the middle of a huge city. Surrounded by nature and wildlife, you can receive individual or group riding lessons. Individual attention s given even during the group lessons and you will be able to experience walk, trot, and canter. The stables offer courses for all levels of riding, beginning to advanced levels. Be sure to book your reservation early as the Wimbledon Village Stables book up quickly. Quite possibly the best place in the area for horse-back riding, you don’t want to miss out!

Once finished with your riding, drive back to the Waterloo Station and enjoy a scrumptious lunch at Strada, Giraffe, Al Forno, or any of the other top-rated Wimbledon eateries!