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45 – 47 Balham High Road
Masjid
The London Mosque
45 – 47 Balham High Road
City guide16 Gressenhall Rd, London SW18 5QL
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Last editorial review: 2026-06-21
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1.1 kmTaj Mahal TootingTaj Mahal Tooting is a indian/pakistani halal-dining lead in Tooting. A classic curry-house lead for south London visitors.- 1.8 kmWimbledon MosqueWimbledon Mosque is a community mosque in Wimbledon. A local mosque serving Wimbledon and surrounding south-west London. For Muslim visitors, its importance is practical and spiritual: Helpful during tennis trips and family stays.
1.9 kmWimbledon Lawn Tennis MuseumWimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum is a sports museum in Wimbledon. The museum and tour explain the Championships, grass-court tradition and tennis history. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: Book ahead outside tournament periods.
2.2 kmWimbledon Lawn Tennis ChampionshipsThe last week of June and the first week of July sees sports fans flocking to Wimbledon to see tennis champions thrashing it out for the much coveted title at the world famous Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships. Started in 1877, this event sees the gathering of a socially prominent.
2.2 kmFulham PalaceFulham Palace is a historic house and garden in Fulham. Former home of the Bishops of London, with gardens and archaeology beside the Thames. For Muslim and family travellers, its value is not only the sight itself but the way it fits into a wider route: A lesser-known heritage stop for repeat visitors.
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