Living in Worcester Park

Your guide to moving to Worcester Park

Why Worcester Park is a good place to live

Set into the gentle curve of the Beverley Brook, Worcester Park seamlessly marries charm and convenience. With its welcoming parks, top-notch schools and an appealing variety of properties, living in Worcester Park offers the comfort of a suburban setting and the convenience of a 30-minute commute to London Waterloo via fast trains. Its connectivity extends beyond the capital with well-serviced bus routes to Morden and straightforward access to the A3 should your travels take you into the countryside or to either of London's airports. Cycling enthusiasts will also be pleased to learn that Worcester Park is a mere hour's cycle from Central London. The high street completes the convenience, providing a varied range of shops, restaurants, pubs, and banks.

What's Worcester Park famous for?

Worcester Park's claim to fame rests on several pillars. The area is steeped in history, holding connections to Henry VIII who frequented the area for deer hunting when it was part of the Great Park. Its gracious transformation from a humble village to a significant town is marked by Worcester House, gifted to the 4th Earl of Worcester in 1606, after whom the area got its name. Lovers of literature may find it fascinating that the town offered residency to H.G. Wells, and featured in his book 'The Argonauts of the Air'. At the gastronomic front, Worcester Park boasts a myriad of dining options with over thirty restaurants within walking distance and traditional local cuisine spots like a fish and chip shop.

Things to do in Worcester Park

Worcester Park offers an array of activities suited to both adventurous and laid-back types. Go-karting at Surbiton Raceway offers an adrenaline surge while a calm game of ten pin bowling could be enjoyed at Hollywood Bowl in Tolworth. For family outings, Hobbledown adventure farm is a hoot, and quite literally so at the Chessington World of Adventures theme park. If you fancy a day of horse racing, Epsom is just round the corner. If outdoors charm you, Buckland Way Recreation Ground and Woodmansterne Recreation Ground are perfect for picnicking or rambling. The high street allows for leisurely shopping and eating at the numerous restaurants, pubs, and bars.

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