Mitcham
Things to do in Mitcham, Greater London
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Mitcham works best as a day out or an overnight stop rather than a destination in itself. TeamSport Indoor Karting is the main draw—a proper racing venue that's picked up serious engagement, with over 2,000 reviews and a solid 4.5 rating. If you want something less adrenaline-fuelled, Canons Leisure Centre offers a broader range of activities. There are two places to stay in the area if you need a base: Rowan Park Lodge has established itself with a 4.4 rating across several visits, while Casuarina Tree offers an alternative.
The food scene is more interesting than you might expect from the venue count. Casuarina Tree Restaurant & Bar leads at 4.5 stars and apparently also does accommodation. Graveney and Meadow (4.3 stars) and Chak 89 (4.2 stars) both have solid followings. Toby Carvery at Park Place sits at 4.2 stars and draws on a large review base of over 4,000 visits, suggesting it's a reliable fallback for a straightforward meal.
Mitcham is essentially a working part of London with some decent leisure infrastructure rather than a showcase area. Come for the karting if you're after that specifically, or for a convenient stopover on the way elsewhere, and you'll find enough to eat and somewhere comfortable to rest your head.
Where to stay in Mitcham(2)
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Casuarina Tree
407 London Road, Mitcham
Katolondonhaus
18 Morton Road, London
Premier Inn London Wimbledon South
27 Chapter Way, Wimbledon
Rowan Park Lodge
18 Jack Dimmer Close, Mitcham
Holiday Inn Express London Wimbledon South
200 High Street, Colliers Wood
The Long Room Hotel and Bar
130 Mitcham Road The Long Room, London
Streatham Common Homestay
14 Donnybrook Road, London
Flexistay Aparthotel
268 Franciscan Road, Tooting
Things to Do in Mitcham(2)
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Where to Eat in Mitcham(4)
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Attractions Near Mitcham
All attractions in Mitcham →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Mitcham.
1 mi
Morden Hall Park
Morden · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Deen City Farm
London · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
David Weir Leisure Centre
Carshalton · ⭐ 4.2
2 mi
Wimbledon Leisure Centre and Spa
London · ⭐ 3.8
2 mi
Polka Theatre
Wimbledon · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Morden Leisure Centre
London · ⭐ 4.1
2 mi
Morden Park Pool
Morden · ⭐ 4.1
2 mi
Streatham Leisure Centre and Ice Rink
Streatham · ⭐ 4.1
Camping in Mitcham
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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
Knockholt Retreat
Mellow Farm Adventure Limited
⭐ 4.7
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Mitcham
All cottages in Mitcham →The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Rose Escapes - Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
LoveKush
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £1,772
Farthing
2 bed · sleeps 4
Twin Pines
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £591
Hill Rise Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,786
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
Common questions about Mitcham
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