The Clooper Guide To Putney
Putney is a pocket of calm in bustling London: boasting a family friendly atmosphere, highly accessible shops and amenities and a location nestled between rivers and greenery.
A lovely neighbourhood in southwest London, Putney is a leafy and delightfully mellow place to live. Locals adore its riverside location particularly. A very family centred area, popular also with young professionals, Putney is easily accessible (only 20 minutes to London Waterloo on the train!), hosts a wide array of amenities and is home to warm and kindly locals – and that’s only a few of its benefits!
FAMILY FRIENDLY
One comment many locals make about Putney is its child-friendly and family-oriented nature. With its luxuriant location, young families have endless outside space to play and spend time together in. There is a great deal of child-friendly activities and venues available also. These include, but aren’t limited to: an Art Academy, Kung Fu Centre, Ballet classes and even a baby music school. The restaurants and cafes have adapted to their community, with ample pram space and a wide array of children’s menus for when the family fancies a day out together. Many young families migrate to Putney for this reason, as well as the fact that Putney is a very safe community with easy access into central London for commuter parents. Young ones are sure to have a secure upbringing here, surrounded by friendly locals, diverse educational opportunities and the bounty of nature at their doorstep.
DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE
Putney is neighboured by the Thames, therefore, many of its restaurants and bars take advantage of this fabulous location. Sit and dine by the riverside and take in the views as you enjoy some pub grub. Otherwise, a lovely fresh-brewed coffee. Putney was also where the annual University Boat Race began. Spectators can themselves make the most of the riverside pubs as they cheer the boats on. It is a historical event and great fun for the locals: you can find out more about the Boat Races history here.
A SMORGASBORD OF AMENITIES
Putney is home to a bustling high street brimming with chains and every amenity you could need. Shops, supermarkets, boutiques, hairdressers, gyms, pubs and so much more. Locals comment often on how they are still discovering new places to dine, even after multiple years living there! They also fondly note that you barely need to go far from home on the weekend. This is because there are a wide array of venues at your doorstep. However, Putney isn’t home to a majority of independently owned stores or restaurants. Don’t despair, though: you can still get your fix with a stroll down Lower Richmond Road. Off the beaten path is where you’ll find your indie cafes, coffee shops and bistros. Are you after a location that is full of primarily independently-owned stores and venues? Check out our Crouch End area guide here.
A SPORTY PERSONS PARADISE
As mentioned earlier, Putney is neighbored by multiple green areas. Wandsworth Park, Putney Common and Putney Heath to name a few. This means that not only are its locals treated to the beauty of nature on their doorstep, but this also paves the way for multiple opportunities for sports and fitness activities. Locals often partake in cycling, rowing, sailing and the like. Because of Putneys riverside location, exercising along the bank is a popular choice, so you can take in the scenery as you engage in your favourite sport or fitness routine. Also, of course, there are your regular gyms and fitness studios. Putney just has a little extra allure for the sportier of you out there, due to its lush locale.
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