Barn Elms Sports Ground is one of the best multi-disciplined facilities in south London. The centre is owned by Wandsworth Council and has a wide range of open access facilities. There are numerous sports pitches for football, rugby,...

Barnes Bridge may be familiar as it is one of the bridges in the final stages of the Oxford-Cambridge University Boat Race. It was designed by Joseph Locke and Thomas Brassey and opened in 1849, when it began to be...

At 100 acres, Barnes Common is one of the largest areas of unenclosed common land in greater London. A designated Local Nature Reserve, it is a diverse habitat, and home to flora ranging from common ox-eye daisies, Common Vetch and...

The original centre of the small village of Barnes close to the River Thames, Barnes Green has for centuries been one of the focal points of life in Barnes. Even as the community has grown significantly, this historic pond...

Holy Trinity is the parish church of North Barnes, a leafy suburb just south of the River Thames. This church was built in 1868 and heavily refurbished in the early twenty first century with great care, keeping all the...

This award-winning centre is the first of its type in the world. The 40-acre site is the only large wetlands conservation area within the limits of any capital city on the planet. Opened in 2000 the centre was...

This church is a fine example of Edwardian chapel architecture. Recently renovated, it is over a hundred years old, celebrating its centenary in 2006. As well as regular services, the church hosts events throughout the year. They include concerts, when...

This community arts centre plays a central role in the social and artistic life of Barnes. It is a popular venue for theatre, art exhibitions, dance, film and much more. The Centre also hosts a good range of workshops and...

St Mary is a beautiful parish church in the leafy borough of Barnes close to the River Thames. The wonderful building dates back to the thirteenth century and has served as a focal point of community life for eight...

One of many galleries in Barnes, the Street Gallery exhibits a broad range or work including collections of original paintings, sculptures and signed limited editions. The gallery can be found just seconds from Barnes Green and Pond, the picturesque heart...