Getting out of Mitcham is easy. Getting in is… also easy. You have the Northern Line at Colliers Wood (Tooting, basically) and the trams that rattle through like metallic rollercoasters. The tram is a joy—until it breaks down, which happens roughly every time you’re in a hurry.
“But is it a nice commute?” you ask. Imagine sitting next to a man eating a sausage roll while the tram plays a soundtrack of squeaky brakes. That’s the vibe. But here’s the good news: you can be in Central London in 25 minutes. That’s faster than you can decide what to watch on Netflix.
The buses, meanwhile, are the unsung heroes of Mitcham. The 127 bus goes straight to Tooting Bec, which has a lido (an outdoor swimming pool) where you can pretend you’re on holiday for £5. I call that winning.
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The Parks: Green, but Make It Gritty
Mitcham Common is 600 acres of grass, ponds, and the occasional flying frisbee that nearly takes your head off. It’s not a manicured garden—it’s a real park. You’ll see families having barbecues, kids playing cricket, and teenagers pretending they’re in a music video.
Surprising fact: The Common has a golf course. Yes, you can play nine holes while a stray dog steals your ball. It’s not St. Andrews, but it costs a tenner. For that price, you can’t complain about the goose poop.
If you prefer civilization, head to Figge’s Marsh. It’s a smaller park with a playground that has that new-rubber-smell and swings that actually swing. It’s where you go when you want to pretend you’re a normal person for an hour.
