Thames River Scoot Wandsworth Bridge to Putney Bridge
Wow! What an amazing surprise. Whilst we are Wandsworth residents, I had never put too much store in the interest value of this section of The Thames. The previous Thames Towpath meandered through awkward backstreets, a frustrating and dangerous bike ride, laborious by foot. Even recent satellite images and google maps are deceptive, and this gem could mistakenly ignored.
We completed the section in double; first scooting from Putney Bridge to Wandsworth Bridge, and then returning the journey towards the source. In an unexpected whirl of colour and sound my husband was whisked off by two attractive young women to peddle a handmade rickshaw as we approached the new river walkway area. The two students then sat our daughters on their colourfully adorned throne and provided a quick Debretts lesson on the queens wave. They imitated it with glee as Daddy pushed them around on the Rickshaw. Next was a gaggle of ducks and geese crafted from paper mache, with loving care by local school children; then soul singer street performers leading to a most exciting exploration - a street walking food fair along The Thames River Footpath. Each resident along the street provided a shoe box artwork containing their favorite recipe somewhere in the construction.
Local actors had us designing food badges, and my husband surprised himself in his hidden talent for conceptual art. (His badge simply read "mmm?" which intrigued the actors.) In Wandsworth Park a classical mini orchestra played beneath the beach trees, and people voiced their opinions on food from a Speakers Corner. The park also boasts a well resourced children's play area and large open lawns stretching down to the river.
By the time we had scooted passed all of this we were famished! Between Wandsworth Park and Wandsworth Bridge is a wide boulevard with a selection of restaurants. At the Wandsworth bridge end we reached the famous fish and chip restaurant, 'Bransby's' - previously from York Road. I felt rather privileged to meet Mr Bransby himself, and we were the first guests to enjoy a meal at their new outdoor seating area, overlooking a regatta on the Thames, and wonderful fountain that all the children took delight in playing in. For us it was strangely reminiscent of lovely lunches we had enjoyed at Kirstenbosch Garden in South Africa. - The fountains, sunshine, friendly service and great food at a very affordable price. This section of The Thames and Bransby's as a stop off is definitely a must for a great family outing, and there is currently convenient parking in Homebase in the street behind the river promenade near Wandsworth Bridge.
We completed the section in double; first scooting from Putney Bridge to Wandsworth Bridge, and then returning the journey towards the source. In an unexpected whirl of colour and sound my husband was whisked off by two attractive young women to peddle a handmade rickshaw as we approached the new river walkway area. The two students then sat our daughters on their colourfully adorned throne and provided a quick Debretts lesson on the queens wave. They imitated it with glee as Daddy pushed them around on the Rickshaw. Next was a gaggle of ducks and geese crafted from paper mache, with loving care by local school children; then soul singer street performers leading to a most exciting exploration - a street walking food fair along The Thames River Footpath. Each resident along the street provided a shoe box artwork containing their favorite recipe somewhere in the construction.
Local actors had us designing food badges, and my husband surprised himself in his hidden talent for conceptual art. (His badge simply read "mmm?" which intrigued the actors.) In Wandsworth Park a classical mini orchestra played beneath the beach trees, and people voiced their opinions on food from a Speakers Corner. The park also boasts a well resourced children's play area and large open lawns stretching down to the river.
By the time we had scooted passed all of this we were famished! Between Wandsworth Park and Wandsworth Bridge is a wide boulevard with a selection of restaurants. At the Wandsworth bridge end we reached the famous fish and chip restaurant, 'Bransby's' - previously from York Road. I felt rather privileged to meet Mr Bransby himself, and we were the first guests to enjoy a meal at their new outdoor seating area, overlooking a regatta on the Thames, and wonderful fountain that all the children took delight in playing in. For us it was strangely reminiscent of lovely lunches we had enjoyed at Kirstenbosch Garden in South Africa. - The fountains, sunshine, friendly service and great food at a very affordable price. This section of The Thames and Bransby's as a stop off is definitely a must for a great family outing, and there is currently convenient parking in Homebase in the street behind the river promenade near Wandsworth Bridge.
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