New Malden is a suburban town in southwest London, divided between the London Boroughs of Kingston upon Thames and Merton. The area developed rapidly after the railway arrived in the nineteenth century, transforming what had been a largely rural landscape into a substantial residential community. New Malden became particularly notable from the late twentieth century for its large Korean community, which has strongly influenced the town's commercial and cultural identity.
New Malden: Historical sights and information
Facts about New Malden
- Latitude:
- 51.400897
- Longitude:
- -0.255684
- GPS Coordinates:
- 51°24' N, 00°15' W
The historical and tourist importance of the town
New Malden is best known for its multicultural character and proximity to some of southwest London's major attractions. Nearby Richmond Park provides extensive woodland, grassland and wildlife, while Kingston upon Thames offers a historic market centre and River Thames waterfront. Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon village are also within easy reach. The town itself contains a number of Korean cultural and commercial landmarks, making it an interesting destination for exploring London's international communities.
Food, shopping and when to visit
New Malden has one of the largest concentrations of Korean restaurants and food businesses in Europe, alongside Japanese, Chinese, Indian, European and other international cuisines. The High Street and surrounding streets contain restaurants, cafés, bakeries, supermarkets and specialist shops. Late spring through early autumn is particularly pleasant for combining the town with visits to Richmond Park, Wimbledon Common and Kingston, while the restaurants and shops make New Malden attractive year-round. It is especially suited to visitors interested in Korean culture and multicultural London.
Locations & Tours
Discover famous landmarks, historical sites and tourist attractions in New Malden.