Cheam
Things to do in Cheam, Greater London
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Cheam is essentially a place to come and eat. With three dozen restaurants scattered through the town, there is far more culinary choice here than anywhere to sleep, which makes it clear that most visitors are passing through rather than settling in for the night. The restaurants range from the familiar chains—Prezzo and PizzaExpress both have branches here—to independent operations like Chim's, which is rated 4.8 from around 350 reviews.
If you are based elsewhere—in nearby Sutton or further afield—Cheam works as a destination for lunch or dinner with something to see beforehand or after. The concentration of restaurants and the presence of a historic house suggests this is a town geared towards short visits rather than longer stays, and an afternoon or evening here is feasible enough.
Where to stay in Cheam
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Nonsuch Park Hotel
355 London Road, Epsom
Holiday Inn London - Sutton
Gibson Road, London
Flexistay Sutton Aparthotel
23 Camborne Road, London
Premier Inn London Sutton
St. Nicholas Way, London
ibis London Sutton Point
8 Sutton Plaza, London
Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point
8 Sutton Plaza, London
Orchid Epsom Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
272 Kingston Road, Epsom
Greyhound Hotel
2 High Street, Carshalton
Things to Do in Cheam(1)
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Where to Eat in Cheam(29)
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What anchors a visit is Whitehall Historic House, rated 4.7 from 132 reviews. This gives the town a focal point beyond food, though the restaurants themselves suggest this is a place where eating well is the main draw. Mimi E Coco (4.5 from 436 reviews) and Cheam Park Cafe (4.1 from 412 reviews) offer alternatives to the chains, while American Way and several others mean there is genuine variety on offer.
Attractions Near Cheam
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1 mi
Omniplex Cinema Sutton
Sutton · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Craft My Day Ltd
Worcester Park · ⭐ 5.0
2 mi
Sutton Sports Village
Sutton · ⭐ 4.0
2 mi
Sutton Tennis Academy
Sutton · ⭐ 4.1
Yellow Spider Climbing
Carshalton · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
David Weir Leisure Centre
Carshalton · ⭐ 4.2
2 mi
Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom
Epsom · ⭐ 3.9
3 mi
Surbiton Raceway
Worcester Park · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Cheam
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Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.4 · from £36/night
Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.2 · from £22/night
Apps Court
⭐ 4.2
Mellow Farm Adventure Limited
⭐ 4.7
Horsley Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.6 · from £30/night
Surrey Hills Yurts
⭐ 4.8
Chertsey Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.4 · from £15/night
Chertsey Caravan Park
⭐ 4.4
Self-Catering Cottages in Cheam
All cottages in Cheam →LoveKush
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £1,772
Farthing
2 bed · sleeps 4
Rose Escapes - Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
Twin Pines
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £591
Hill Rise Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,786
The Studio
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £423
Common questions about Cheam
What is there to do in Cheam?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Cheam.
Where can I eat in Cheam?
We list 29 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Cheam.
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