The All Nations Church is situated conveniently on the South Circular trunk road close to Clapham Park in south London. The church is of Baptist denomination and prides itself on being an inclusive place of worship. It is...

The Arding and Hobbs department store building was built in 1885 to accommodate the shopping needs of the ever-increasing population around Clapham Junction railway station. The store is famed for being one of the largest and most beautiful places...

Balham Leisure Centre is one of several public sports facilities owned and run by Wandsworth Borough Council. The facility has a swimming pool and sports hall that are open to the public throughout the week and at weekends....

Balham Seventh Day Adventist Church is tucked away down a side street close to the main railway station in the borough. Bordering Clapham the modern facility has a large catchment area for its congregation which is an eclectic mixture...

The church of the Holy Spirit is tucked away down a residential side street on the edge of the large and affluent London suburb of Clapham in the south west of the city. The church is located close to...

The Clapham Clock Tower is one of the defining features of the central area of Clapham in south London. The tower was constructed in the early 20th Century and unveiled with a large ceremony in July 1906. Over...

One of South London’s largest green areas, the triangular common separates Battersea, Balham and Clapham. About 200 acres in size, the common is more often than not filled with runners, dog walkers and sports teams playing a variety of...

The Clapham Grand is a beautiful Victorian music hall theatre that stands just outside the main entrance to Clapham Junction Station. The building has been through several incarnations throughout the last century and today is a multi purpose music...

Clapham High Street is one of the trendiest shopping and entertainment streets in south London. Just a stone’s throw from Clapham Common, the High Street oozes energy from its eclectic mix of restaurants catering for tastes from every corner...

Clapham Old Town is a picturesque series of streets just off Clapham Common and a short walk from the bustle of Clapham High Street. Full of trendy clothes shops, restaurants and bars the area is popular with locals and...

A popular independent cinema located just off trendy Clapham High Street. It’s a great place to catch the latest world cinema, art house movies and a selection of more mainstream titles. A licensed café-bar was introduced in 1998...

Clapham Public Library is located close to the Common in the Old Town area of Clapham. The facility which is housed in a Victorian public style building offers a full range of facilities for those wishing to borrow books,...

Clapham Public Tennis Courts are a facility provided by Lambeth Council as one of several public sporting services on Clapham Common. Situated on the southern side of the common, there are eight tennis courts which can be booked at...

Clapham War memorial is a beautiful stone monument close to the Church of the Holy Spirit on the Clapham Park side of the suburb. The memorial pays tribute to the many young men that gave their lives during the...

This gym and health centre offers a convenient service to commuters, as it is located next to Clapham Junction Station. The gym is well equipped with state of the art cardio-vascular equipment and weight training facilities. The centre...

This health club is conveniently located close to Clapham Junction Station and is therefore popular with commuters on their way to and from work. The centre is well equipped with state of the art gym and weights equipment as...

Situated on the border between the areas of Clapham and Battersea in south west London, Heathbrook Park is a good sized public park administered by Wandsworth Borough Council. The area has been a popular place of rest and relaxation...

Holy Trinity Church, Clapham Common, was designed by the architect Kenton Couse as the new parish church and was completed in 1776. The land was donated Penelope Pitt, a descendant of the Atkins family who had inherited the Manor. The...

Parsons Corner Green is an historic green area on the edge of the trendy district of Clapham in south west London on the road towards Clapham Park and Brixton. For many years this small area has been well preserved...

This private terraced London residence has been converted into a museum that is dedicated to the acclaimed Japanese novelist Natsume Soseki who lived in this house between 1900 and 1902. His works are still considered some of the most...

This magnificent church stands on the southern edge of Clapham Common. It is a remarkably well-constructed modern place of worship that fits into the overall scheme in historic Clapham. The congregation pride themselves on being welcoming and have...

The story of this wonderful church is closely related to the grand mansion house on the edge of Clapham Common, next door to the church. It was purchased by the Vicar of Battersea and turned into a school in...

St. Bedes Church is a fine example of an early 20th Century design. The beautifully constructed building has clean straight lines that make it a striking part of the Clapham skyline. The church is one of the few...

St. James’ Church is a large place of worship on the edge of Clapham in south west London. Situated a short walk from the main high street and Clapham Common Underground Station this relatively modern church attracts a large...

This interesting church was designed by Thomas Marsh Nelson in 1840 and was built over a period of two years, it is grade II listed. It was built in a classical style, which is unusual for its time as...

St. Mary’s Church is a wonderful place of worship on the main high street close to the railway station. The facility has been the main parish church of the south London suburb on the edge of Clapham for many...

St. Mary’s Church is one of the iconic buildings at the centre of Clapham. Located just off the high street the church is a fascinating structure built over a series of generations, added to and modified as time has...

Clapham Common has several monuments on it, this is one of the more interesting. Presented to the people of the borough by the Temperance and Providence Society of Clapham the statue is one of the most recognised in the...

One of the smallest and most curious of all the National Trust properties, 575 Wandsworth Road looks like any ordinary house on the outside. Inside however visitors will find the weird and wonderful world create by civil servant Khadambi Asalache...

Zoom In is a popular non-profit gallery and workshop based in Clapham. It is dedicated to the art of photography and aims to give local people and visitors the chance to learn more about the use of cameras and...