The Festival takes place across three venues in Wimbledon: Wimbledon Library, Wimbledon High School and New Wimbledon Theatre, all of which are within walking distance of Wimbledon Station and served by excellent public transport.
There are food and drink options at all our venues, plus a pop-up Waterstones at each site.
Below you’ll find all the information you need to plan your visit, including:
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How to get to each Festival venue
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On-site refreshments and facilities
Merton Arts Space at Wimbledon Library
Address
Wimbledon Library
Wimbledon Hill Road
Wimbledon
SW19 7NB
On-site Festival 2025
A pop-up Waterstones bookshop will be open during our events.
Bougee Bar will also be open during our events, offering hot & cold beverages and snacks, including hot apple cider, draft lager, prosecco, coolers & bubble tea.
Flowers and planters across the site and in the venues are provided by new local business Red Roofs Flowers. Using mainly home grown or locally sourced material, Red Roofs Flowers sells bunches at the garden gate or makes them to order. Soon to be on offer are Christmas wreaths and wreath workshops. See @redroofsflowers for more details.
Getting Here
Nearest Tube, Train & Tram: Wimbledon (District Line tube and mainline) station is approximately a 5 minute walk away. South Wimbledon tube station (Northern line) is approximately a 15 minute walk away.
Bus: The 93, 131, 156, 163, 164, 200, 219 stop near to the venue.
Parking: There is limited on-street meter parking near the library. For longer stays, use one of the nearby town centre car parks such as Wimbledon Broadway Car Park (The Crescent) or Centre Court Car Park — both within a 5 minute walk.
Disabled Access
The library is fully accessible and there is a disabled toilet.
Wimbledon High School
The Festival Hub
Wimbledon High School
Mansfield Rd
Wimbledon
SW19 4AB
Festival Hub 2025
Throughout the Festival: 16 – 26 October
An on-site Waterstones bookshop will be open during our events.
Festival Bar by Bar Box
On site every day during Festival – Barbox, the charming horsebox bar with heaps of character. Featuring two draught taps pouring premium lager and cider, alongside a curated selection of spirits, wine and soft drinks, as well as low and no-alcohol options.
Weekends: 18 & 19 and 25 & 26 October
The Observer Food Gazebo
We’re thrilled to welcome Observer Food to this year’s Festival. The Observer team will be cooking dishes inspired by Nigel Slater, over both Festival weekends (18–19 and 25–26 October), and every order comes with a special side… On Saturdays, pick-up vouchers for a free copy of The Observer on Sunday and some great half-price offers. On Sundays, receive a free, hot-off-the-press copy packed with culture, fresh think pieces, and, on 19 October, Observer Food Monthly with Nigel’s autumn recipes.
Stable and Ground
On Festival weekends grab a hot drink and snacks from Stable & Ground. Enjoy their modern take on off the grid coffee with a specialist menu provided by a team of highly experienced baristas.
Bombay Delight
Delicious Indian food served throughout the weekend from the much-loved local Wimbledon restaurant, Bombay Delight.
Exhibitors
Founded in 1972 the Woodland Trust is the largest woodland conservation charity and a leading voice in bringing the UK’s trees and woodlands to the attention of Government, land owners and the public. With a supporter base of half a million they were the first and remain the most significant contributor to woodland protections, restoration and creation in the UK.
TooFar Media is an award-winning Arts Technology company based in Silicon Valley that creates Immersive Storyworlds, which combine Book, Music, Art, Animation and Film, to reimagine how stories are told and experienced. Visit the Immersive Experience in-person at Wimbledon BookFest, where TooFar Media will feature their Immersive Storyworld, The Hornet’s Spell, which invites you to step into a place where hypnosis, love, and transformation converge. You can also download the TooFar Media app and access all 15 projects for free!
Getting Here
Nearest Tube, Train & Tram: Wimbledon (District Line tube and mainline) station is approximately a 5 minute walk away. South Wimbledon tube station (Northern line) is approximately a 15 minute walk away.
Bus: The 93, 131, 156, 163, 164, 200, 219 stop near to the venue.
Parking: There is limited on-street meter parking near the library. For longer stays, use one of the nearby town centre car parks such as Wimbledon Broadway Car Park (The Crescent) or Centre Court Car Park — both within a 5 minute walk.
Disabled access: Regardless of mobility needs, please enter via the main entrance on Mansel Road. A steward will be available to assist you and guide you to your event using a step-free route.
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New Wimbledon Theatre
Address
New Wimbledon Theatre
93 The Broadway
Wimbledon
SW19 1QG
Getting here
Nearest Tube, Train and Tram: Wimbledon (District Line tube and mainline) station. South Wimbledon tube station (Northern line) is approximately a 12-15 minute walk away.
Bus: 57, 93, 131 and 219 stop on The Broadway near the theatre.
Parking: The New Wimbledon Theatre is outside of London’s Congestion Charge Zone, and drop-offs are permitted outside the theatre on Russell Road. There are two CPS car parks located on Russell Road and Hartfield Road.
Disabled access
Please email [email protected] for full information.
Food & Drink
Beyond our Festival Hub there’s an extensive range of places to eat and drink in Wimbledon. Many of our local restaurants kindly support the Festival and have special offers for Wimbledon BookFest ticket holders. Explore offers in full here
For more information on exploring the locality visit lovewimbledon.org and wimbledon-village.com
