Wandsworth is an inner suburb of London on the south bank of the River Thames in south-west London. Wandsworth is a great place to teach and it has 54 primary schools (including 50 with nursery classes),10 secondary schools, 8 special schools and 3 pupil referral units.

The River Front

A former wharf area, it is now lined with new apartment blocks, with several bars and restaurants. Notable pubs include The Ship Inn near Wandsworth Bridge. The Waterfront on Battersea Reach is a very large bar with excellent view towards Chelsea Harbour.

 

Wandsworth Common

Wandsworth has a large green area called the common. There is space for competitive sports (mainly football, touch rugby and rounders) and there are a number of ponds and a lake, which can be used for fishing (with a permit).There are also tennis courts, a bowling green and a pub in the grounds, named 'Common Ground'. A fitness trail has been developed and the Common is popular with local runners, dog walkers and cyclists.

Houses on the Wandsworth (SW18) side are in what is known as the 'Toast Rack' and are large Victorian semis and detached homes, some with blue plaques denoting notable residents who previously lived there.

Bellevue Road contains several boutiques and the famous 

restaurant Chez Bruce, where chef Gordon Ramsay learned his trade and which was voted one of London's favourite restaurants.

Wandsworth High Street

The High Street is has Southside shopping centre, a cinema and restaurant complex (formerly, and still and more commonly, referred to as the Arndale Centre).

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