Buddhapadipa Temple
A Thai Buddhist temple on Calonne Road in Wimbledon, with gardens, an ornamental lake and an orchard around an ordination hall painted with murals, where visitors of any faith are welcome.
- Hidden gem
- Price: Free
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Did you know
Thirty Thai painters decorated the ordination hall: work began in 1984, the central room was finished in 1987 and the two side rooms in 1992.
Local tip
The grounds are free (donations welcome) and open daily, 9.30am-6pm in spring and summer and 9.30am-5pm in autumn and winter, but the main temple opens only at weekends or by appointment. Confirm times before a special trip, especially around festivals.
Finding it
- Address
- 14 Calonne Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5HJ
- Nearest station
- Wimbledon (Tube), 1351 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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