Living in southwest London
Discover green spaces, vibrant neighbourhoods and the best of London within easy reach.
Entertainment
Whether you want music festivals, concerts or theatre, Roehampton is well placed to allow you to enjoy the best of what southwest London has to offer.
The 430 bus runs from stops near both of our campuses to South Kensington, home to some of London’s leading attractions, including the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. The historic Hampton Court Palace is also within easy reach of Roehampton.
Also, Hammersmith Apollo offers an unbeatable selection of theatre, comedy and music events and Battersea Arts Centre's electric mix of events range from hard-hitting talks, comedy shows, theatre performances, art festivals and innovative scratch events.
Shopping
From local high streets to iconic London markets.
Roehampton is well placed for everything from everyday essentials to a full day of shopping. Putney High Street combines supermarkets, well-known brands and independent retailers, with Putney Exchange bringing a varied selection together under one roof. In Wandsworth Town, Southside Wandsworth offers high-street shops, places to eat and a 14-screen cinema, making it easy to combine shopping with entertainment.
For a wider choice, Westfield London in Shepherd’s Bush is home to hundreds of brands, while Kingston upon Thames offers close to 300 shops, a busy marketplace and a wide range of independent businesses. Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill is also worth exploring for antiques, vintage clothing, accessories and market stalls.
Food and drink
Eat and drink your way around southwest London.
Roehampton is well placed for exploring southwest London’s varied food scene. Nearby Putney offers independent cafés, international restaurants and riverside pubs, while Richmond has everything from casual dining and gastropubs to restaurants overlooking the Thames.
For a wider choice, Tooting’s indoor markets bring together street food and cuisines from around the world, while Clapham is home to cafés, pubs, restaurants and the popular Venn Street Market. Battersea Power Station also offers more than 50 cafés, bars and restaurants across the Power Station, its riverside setting and Electric Boulevard, with options ranging from quick bites to sit-down meals.
Sport
Southwest London is home to several world-famous sporting venues, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in sport.
Wimbledon is just down the road and makes the perfect day out in the summer. Get there early and queue up for tickets.
Twickenham Rugby Stadium is the home of English rugby and hosts international and national games, as well as music concerts. Rosslyn Park Rugby Club also backs on to the university campus.
We sponsor Crystal Palace FC, based near Croydon, and often have tickets available for students to matches, as well as plenty of opportunities for work placements. Fulham FC is based at Craven Cottage, just over the river from Putney, and Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea is within easy reach of campus.
Putney is next door to Roehampton and is the start line for the world-famous Oxford Cambridge boat race. Go with some friends and find a spot on the riverbank to watch!
Tooting Bec Lido and Pools on the Park in Richmond are outdoor lidos that are perfect for cooling off in the summer months.
Parks and Green Spaces
Roehampton is London’s only green campus university, surrounded by parks, gardens and open spaces that offer plenty of opportunities to walk, exercise or relax.
Located nearby to the University, Richmond Park is free to enter and one of London’s largest green spaces. Around three times the size of Central Park in New York, it is known for its open landscapes, woodland and herds of red and fallow deer.
Wimbledon Common is a short walk or bus journey from campus, offering woodland, ponds and wide open spaces to explore.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are within easy reach of Roehampton and feature world-famous plant collections, landscaped gardens and historic glasshouses.
The London Wetland Centre in nearby Barnes is a peaceful nature reserve with lakes, walking routes and opportunities to see a wide range of wildlife.
Nightlife
From relaxed pubs and riverside drinks to live music and late-night venues, there are plenty of ways to enjoy an evening across southwest London.
Putney is just a short journey away and has a lively mix of riverside pubs, beer gardens, cocktail bars and evening entertainment. Students can also travel easily to Wimbledon, Clapham and central London for an even wider choice of bars, clubs, theatres and live music venues.
With the 85 running 24 hours a day and the N72 and N74 providing dedicated night bus services near the University, getting back to Roehampton after an evening out is simple.
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