Admiral Horatio Nelson called it "dear, dear Merton". Nelson, the most famous former resident of this area in south-west London, lived here in a wonderful estate with mistress Emma Hamilton for three years before his death in 1805. The grand mansion and grounds have since gone, making way for industrial units and housing, but Nelson is commemorated throughout the district in many of its place names. St Mary's church, which in part dates from Medieval times, has preserved Nelson's pew, and the Nelson Arms marks the spot where the Admiral's visitors would enter his estate, past the gate lodge. In the 1600s the farming village of Merton also began manufacturing and printing textiles. The abandoned buildings of Merton Abbey Mills - situated close to the site of a 12th Century priory - are now home to an arts and crafts market, where a historic wheelhouse serves as a pottery and the site's oldest building, the Colour House, stages children's theatre. Nearby, the foundations of Merton Priory Chapterhouse are safeguarded below Merantun Way. Families will also enjoy the various attractions of Deen City Farm and neighbouring Wimbledon and Kingston-upon-Thames, while walkers and cyclists may explore the 14-mile River Wandle trail.
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Premier Inn London Wimbledon South *book online*
Sports Clubs
Old Rutlishians (Rugby Union)
Places to Stay near Merton
Antoinette Hotel Wimbledon (0.28 miles)
Antoinette Wimbledon is the largest and most established hotel in Wimbledon.
All 50 air conditioned bedrooms are en-suite with plasma television, hospitality tray, hairdryer, comfortable beds for sleepy heads, well appointed bathrooms, and free wi-fi acess.
The Wingfield Suite has ... More | visit website
Premier Inn London Wimbledon South (0.51 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of Colliers Wood underground station. Local attractions include Wimbledon Tennis Court and Lawn, Wimbledon Village, Mordern Hall Country Park, Abbey Mills Market and Wimbledon Greyhound stadium. Central London is a ... More | visit website
The Justin James Hotel (0.90 miles)
The Justin James Hotel in Wimbledon is a long established family run hotel of character, providing a high standard of service and hospitality, catering for local businesses and their overseas clientele, Wimbledon tennis guests, family ... More | visit website
Wimbledon Hotel (1.05 miles)
Ideally situated between Wimbledon Village and the Town Centre we offer elegant boutique rooms designed to create an individual ambience fusing elements of classical, modern and oriental style with the latest multimedia facilities. Our rooms ... More | visit website
FlexiStay ApartHotel (1.49 miles)
UNIQUE APARTHOTEL for those looking for the benefits of a hotel and the HOMELY ATMOSPHERE of an apartment.The FLEXISTAY solution is perfect for persons wishing to stay for one week ... More | visit website
Travelodge Wimbledon Morden (1.75 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Tooting Place (1.76 miles)
Central London can be reached in ... More | visit website
Fox & Grapes (1.84 miles)
Cannizaro House (1.88 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you at Cannizaro House – a place captivating beauty, this beautiful hotel is just off Wimbledon Common, 10 miles from Central London. This Georgian building is set ... More | visit website
Ashling Tara Hotel (2.67 miles)
A personal welcome awaits you at the Ashling Tara Hotel. All our beautifully decorated rooms have colour televisions, tea and coffee making facilities. All our rooms have en-suite bathrooms or showers. There are no car ... More | visit website
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