The London Borough of Merton is located Southwest of London City airport a distance of 16 miles that would take around 50 minutes by taxi via the A1011 and A3. It is an outer London borough in southwest London and has a population of 200,500 according to 2011 statistics.
The borough is mainly suburban but has a substantial amount of industry and commerce. Many residents commute in and out of central London, and it has five main town centres including Mitcham, Morden, Wimbledon, Colliers Wood and Raynes Park. The borough covers an area of 9,380 acres and a large portion of the area is open space, parks and nature reserves including Wimbledon and Mitcham Commons. Some famous figures that have lived in the borough include George Eliot, Thomas Becket, William Morris and Admiral Horatio Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton lived together in Merton ParK.
Top places to visit are The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum which provides visitors with views over the Centre Court an ideal place to go for Tennis fans. Merton Abbey Mills is an arts and crafts village on the River Wandle that is a wonderful place for families having activites, shops, a market, Theatre and Restaurants. The River Wandle is a stunning place to walk and to admire the conservations areas such as Merton Park. Historically Lord Nelson fished there before winning the Battle of Trafalgar aswell as Frederick Halford the founder of modern fly-fishing.
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People Carrier: VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar.
Executive People Carrier: Mercedes Viano or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. Mercedes Viano or similar.
8 Seater Minibus: VW Transporter or similar. These can accommodate 8 passengers plus up to 8 standard suitcases (23kg max). VW Transporter or similar.
Overview of Merton
Merton Hotel Addresses:
London Wimbledon South - Premier Inn
27 Chapter Way, London, SW19 2RF
Tel: 0871 527 8684
Cannizaro House
West Side Common, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4UD
Tel: 020 8879 1464
Justin James Hotel
43 Worple Rd, London, SW19 4JZ
Tel: 020 8947 4271
The Rose & Crown Hotel
55 High Street Wimbledon, London, SW19 5BA
Tel: 020 8947 4713
Lodge Hotel
52 Upper Richmond Rd, London, SW15 2RN
Tel: 020 8874 1598
Gateway Hotel
14 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9EB
Tel: 020 8673 7001
Leigham Court Hotel
18 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2PJ
Tel: 020 8677 7171
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