In and Around Wimbledon

 Visiting Cannizaro Park - Wimbledon sstevekeiretsu - flickr About Cannizaro Park Cannizaro House's grounds have been turned into a public park, maybe the best public example of the type of huge garden that London mansions possessed in the nineteenth century. It contains a pool, a woodland garden, and a 'formal garden' with superb summer bedding.  The much-loved and popular Grade II* listed park situated off West Side of Wimbledon Common, has a lengthy history, including time as part of the Duke of Cannizaro's Estate until becoming a public park in 1949 when Merton Borough Council adopted it. Its Grade II* designation is owing to the historic landscape elements and the outstanding trees and plants, which appeal to both horticulturists and gardeners as well as people who come for a walk, a picnic, or simply to enjoy the peace and quiet in the park's many hidden sections. Since 1987 it has been a Grade 2* listed English Heritage garden, boasting one of the country...

Wimbledon, a district in southwest London, is well-known for its prestigious tennis championships, but it also boasts several green spaces and parks. Here are some notable green areas in Wimbledon: stevekeiretsu   Wimbledon Park Wimbledon park, is one of Wimbledons large green space, it boasts, a lake, sailing and paddle sport activities   , Tennis courts, Childrens Play Area, large common, gardens , free parking, toilet facilities, bowling green, golf course and and atheltics track. History of Wimbledon Park: Wimbledon Park is a Grade II* listed park in the heart of south west London, designed by Capability Brown in the 1760s. Wimbledon House was constructed in the 16th century and considerably enlarged for Sir Thomas Cecil in around 1588, when it was known as Wimbledon Palace. In 1639, Charles I purchased it for Queen Henrietta Maria, who had it renovated by Inigo Jones and Nicholas Stone. Andre Mollet planned the formal gardens, and John Evelyn is said to have contri...