The Wombles feature on BBC Countryfile
The environmental television programme Countryfile visits Wimbledon Common, including an interview with Elisabeth Beresford’s daughter Kate.
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Wombles mural cleans up graffiti in Wimbledon
A wall next to Wimbledon railway station that was previously covered in unsightly graffiti has been repainted with a mural of the Wombles.
Crowdfunding campaign for Wombles statue
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to build a bench with a bronze statue of Orinoco in Wimbledon. The plan is for a high-quality wooden bench...
Orinoco visits Wimbledon shopping centre
Orinoco Womble showed off his glossy new look on a visit to Wimbledon town centre on 11 February. He took an afternoon stroll through Centre Court...
Wimbledon Common walk - Wimbledon BookFest
Learn more about the social and natural history of Wimbledon & Putney Commons with Simon Lee, the Commons’ Chief Executive, and Bill Rowland,...
Wombles picnic at Waterstones Wimbledon
Join Waterstones Wimbledon for a wonderful Wombles picnic, on bank holiday Monday 29 May at 11:30am. There will be tasty treats, fun activities and a...
Wimbledon Common guided walk with Walk London
These free guided walks take place three times a year: Winter Wanders in January, Spring Into Summer in May, and Autumn Ambles in September/October....
Bernard Cribbins reads from The Wombles in Wimbledon
Bernard Cribbins gave a live reading from The Wombles at a children’s theatre in Wimbledon. He appeared in a Sunday Story Session at the 300-seat...
Underground comedy: The Wombles in Detectorists
The Wombles were mentioned in this week’s episode of the award-winning BBC4 sitcom Detectorists. They were the focus of the closing scene, in which...
Costume drama: Mike Batt criticises ‘unlicensed’ Womble suit
The Wombles made headlines after Mike Batt complained about unofficial costumes being used at Wimbledon BookFest. He discussed the costumes on Twitter...
The Wombles launch The Big Tidy Up
Keep Britain Tidy launched its Diamond Jubilee Big Tidy Up with the help of the Wombles and local schoolchildren on Wimbledon Common on 26 September....
Wombling in the rain: Wimbledon BookFest 2013
On a cold, soggy Sunday in October, no one feels like getting up early and going out first thing in the morning. But it was time for the annual...
Wombles theme park announced in April Fools joke
“Shock plans unveiled to build Wombles theme park in Plough Lane,” revealed the Wimbledon Guardian at 6am on 1 April. “The future of Wimbledon...
Litter picking on Wimbledon Common
Have you always fancied being a Womble? Get some practice at the Capital Clean-Up litter pick event on Saturday 9 March from 10am to 1pm, as part of...
Wombles storytelling at Wimbledon BookFest 2012
The Wombles storytelling and singalong has quickly become an annual tradition at Wimbledon BookFest, with two sold-out sessions in the ‘Big Tent’ on...
Street named Orinoco Lane in Wimbledon
A road in Wimbledon has been named Orinoco Lane by the local council. Officially, it’s named after the river in South America - from which Orinoco...
Haydon the Womble at Wimbledon shopping centre
AFC Wimbledon football club will be at Centre Court Shopping Centre in Wimbledon town centre during the Easter holidays. On Monday 2 April, manager...
Wimbledon Village Christmas Shopping Day
Come to Wimbledon Village on Sunday 4 December to enjoy the beautiful new Christmas lights while you do your Christmas shopping. Two Wombles will be...
Wombles storytelling at Wimbledon BookFest 2011
“Does anybody know what a Womble is?” asks the man with the microphone. Hands shoot into the air and a polite young voice replies: “It’s a kind of...
Wombles activities for children and families
Got kids to entertain during the summer holidays, or just planning a fun day out? There are several Wombles-themed events taking place around the...
Wombles at Wimbledon Village Fair 2011
Womble lovers had another chance to meet Haydon and Orinoco at this year’s Wimbledon Village Fair on 18 June. The annual fair on Wimbledon Common is...
Wombles band spotted around London
The Wombles have been popping up all over London, from Wimbledon town centre to the London Eye and Abbey Road. As they prepare for their Glastonbury...
New books launched at Wimbledon BookFest
“Daddy, is there a man in there, and how can he see?” No, that’s Great Uncle Bulgaria, and he might be a little short-sighted but he can see...
Wombles book launch party tickets on sale
A children’s party to relaunch the Wombles books is one of the highlights of this year’s Wimbledon BookFest in October. Organised by publishers...
Wombles spotted on Wimbledon Common
“Look, a Womble!” … “There’s a Womble!” … “Wombles!” It was a pleasure to hear such fond cries as Haydon the Womble pottered around the Wimbledon...