On a budget
West London is good value for money. Whether you are looking for accommodation, cheap eats or free things to do, Fulham has the answer.
Accommodation
See the Budget accommodation section. For hostels and B&Bs see other accommodation.
Free cultural walking tours
See the Walks section.
Bishops Park
Stretching along the river, with views over to Putney, this park is also home to Fulham Palace which is where it takes it's name as it was the summer home of the Bishops of London. There is also a large number of tennis courts, bowling green, paddling pool, playgrounds and a cafe.
Hurlingham Park
Hurlingham Park in the south of Fulham is home to a bowling green, games court, rugby pitches and a pavilion. It will also host Polo in the Park in June 2009, a three day international polo competition, bringing this sport back to West London.
Eel Brook Common
Situated near Fulham Broadway this small common is home to tennis courts, playground and synthetic pitches. It is notable for the fact that in 1883 and 1891, a then amateur team called Fulham FC played their home games here.
The river - Enjoying London’s Rural Thames
London’s Rural Thames stretches from Hampton Court Palace - one of the great icons of Tudor England - to fashionable Chelsea Harbour. Enjoy world-famous attractions in a rural setting of parklands, sumptuous gardens and secluded green spaces. The strand that links them all is The Thames Path National Trail, the continuous, way-marked footpath which flanks the river on either side.
The river is a haven and a welcome retreat for walking, picnicking, boating, bird watching, cycling or simply lying in the sun and watching the world drift by.
See the Down by the river page.
CHEAP EATS
As well as the suggestions below see the Eating and drinking section for restaurants, and the shopping page for delis.
Café Blue
12 Jerdan Place, SW6
Tel: 020 7385 8508
Toasted sandwiches, jacket potatoes, lasagne, pasta; catering available.
Café Med
2 Hollywood Road, SW10 9HY
Tel: 020 7823 3355
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
49 Fulham Broadway, Fulham, London, SW6 1AE
Tel: 020 7228 3309
Voted 'best burger' by Harden's London Restaurants 2006, and 'best cheap eats' by The Observer Food Monthly magazine 2005.
www.gbkinfo.com
Pow Wow
142-148 West Cromwell Road, West Kensington, W14 9AE
Tel: 020 76104333
Italian
THEATRE TICKETS FOR LESS
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art - LAMDA
One of the world’s leading drama schools. Students frequently perform training pieces.
Tel: 020 8834 0510
www.lamda.org.uk
Barons Court Theatre
Curtains Up pub, 28a Comeragh Road, W14
Tel: 020 8932 4747
Small theatre specialising in classical plays.
OTHER THINGS TO DO
Explore Lots Road
71-73 Lots Road, SW10 0RN
Tel: 020 7376 6800
www.lotsroad.com
Lots Road Auctions, Chelsea’s auction house for antiques, rugs and objets d’art is interesting to experience and Lots Road is a popular hunting ground for antiques and unusual furniture.
Guatemalan Maya Centre
94 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6 2TF
Tel: 020 7371 5291
www.maya.org.uk
The centre operates as a small culturual and educational centre dedicated to the Maya of the Guatamala. Changing exhibitions of Indian life and weaving are free.