Kingston Upon Thames
/The Royal Borough of Kingston is one of the most historic towns within Greater London, home to Richmond Park, Bushy Park and Hampton Court Palace. The popular Market Place dates back to the 15th century and around this there are buildings dating back to the 17th century, historic churches, many mock-Tudor buildings built from the early 1900s and Victorian and Edwardian period homes. There are also modern high rise contemporary properties with views alongside the river Thames. Kingston has a wide mix of residents, from families and City commuters to the students at the renowned Kingston University.
Kingston Rowing Club is along the river at Canbury Gardens, along with a sailing club and there are several golf clubs nearby. You can walk, run, cycle or horse ride the expanse of Richmond Park or Bushy Park. There are sports centres, gyms and swimming pools.
There is a lively cultural scene, with theatre, comedy and live music. There are riverside pubs and restaurants and shopping opportunities with a mixture of independent boutiques and High Street chains and The Bentall Centre with a variety of stores and eateries and markets selling a range of wares from fresh produce to crafts.
River boats run between Kingston, Hampton Court and Richmond to London Bridge or Canary Wharf in the summer, fast trains from Kingston station to Waterloo take 30 minutes, or locals can reach Victoria in 40 minutes via Clapham Junction. There is an extensive bus network towards London or Surrey and the A3 links to the M25 and London’s airports.
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