Putney Town & Wandsworth Park

Putney town sits on the south bank of the Thames, centred on Putney High Street and the riverside embankment. The area combines shops, cafes, pubs and commuter links: Putney Bridge Underground (District line), Putney railway station and a river pier served by the Thames Clipper. The riverfront is where the Championship Course for the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race begins; boat houses and rowing clubs line the embankment and launch crews on race day and at weekends.

Wandsworth Park runs east from Putney Bridge along the Thames and provides a riverside promenade, lawns, a bandstand and play areas. The Thames Path passes through the park, offering a direct walking route beside the river and connections to local streets and transport. Community events and informal rowing activity are part of the park’s rhythm, and cafe terraces on the High Street and near the pier make the river edge a daily destination for commuters and residents.