Wimbledon College of Arts is in South West London. It is located near some of the UK's major film and television companies, theatres and galleries.
UAL has 15 halls of residence in London and those closest to the college are all located in south London. The nearest halls are:
Many students choose to rent privately near the college. Students live in areas such as Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Tooting and Streatham. Have a look at UAL Accommodation Services if you need help or support while you find your new home.
Wimbledon College of Arts is close to the expansive green spaces of Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park yet only 15 minutes by train to central London.
Wimbledon itself has a mix of both high street and independent shops, bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants. In nearby Tooting, the vibrant indoor market is home to street food vendors and traders selling everything from fashion, music, beauty products, arts and crafts.
Popular bars and pubs include The Castle and The Antelope, both in Tooting, and Tooting Tram and Social that has live music and open mic nights. The Leather Bottle pub is 300 years old and is a short walk from the college.
Tooting Common houses the largest outdoor swimming pool in the United Kingdom and plays host to a range of summer events including a folk and blues music festival and outdoor cinema.
Wimbledon has both an independent arts cinema and multiplex with IMAX screen, as well as 2 theatres.
The Grade II-listed New Wimbledon Theatre welcomes large West End tours, whilst the Polka Theatre produces children's shows. Many film and television companies, prop houses and production studios are in London. These include Pinewood Studios, Riverside Studios, Dimension Studio, Discovery Channel and the BBC.
As a student at Wimbledon, you will have London's amazing resources on your doorstep. There's a world of performing arts to explore including West End productions, opera, dance and immersive theatre experiences.