Introduction
The Commons are an area of calm and tranquility in the midst of the urban sprawls of Wimbledon, Putney and Kingston upon Thames in South West London.
"He does not know Wimbledon Common who is not familiar with its labyrinths of leafy glades, its tangled thickets of wild red rose, bramble, and honeysuckle; who has not often traversed its turfy plateau and had the perfumes of odoriferous herbs borne in upon his senses; who has not pondered over its rusty pebble, and wondered whence they came; tried to acquaint himself with what may be gleaned of local history; First of all, to the Conservators of the Common, to whom we really owe very much, one may appeal for the preservation of the heath in its wild state... one prays earnestly that the Common be not vulgarised... by making this lovely spot ordinary - a kind of level, well-ordered suburban park, for this windswept Common is not ordinary; it stands alone, and is therefore priceless".
- Walter Johnson: Wimbledon Common; its Geology, Antiquities and Natural History, 1912
News
Windmill Car Park
Closing time
1700hrs
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New Book on the Commons published!
Click here for more details
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The 2011 Bird List is now available at the Ranger's Office - £3
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Election of Conservators 2012
Please click here for further information if you are interested in standing as a Conservator
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Wimbledon Common & Putney Heath: A Natural History by Tony Drakeford and Una Sutcliffe 
Copies available from the Ranger's Office.
PRICE NOW REDUCED TO £5
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Swans on the Queensmere - Update: The cygnets are now leaving the nest and making their own way in the world!
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Fungi Picking
Please click here for information
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Wanted: Burger van to provide refreshments at the REMPF for weekend sporting fixtures. Please contact Gary on 07557 434139
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Attention Dog-Walkers!
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Commons Newsletter 2011
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Logs for sale at the Ranger's Office - suitable for nature gardens or burning
From £40
(Payment by cash or cheque only. Closed 1pm-2pm on weekends)
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Bird List 2010
Now available from the Ranger's Office
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Wombles Needed!
Can you help with litter-picking?
Click here for details
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Looking for a filming/photography location? Click here or Call Angela on 020 8788 7655 for more details.
