Sightseeing
Hampton Court Palace is the former home of the flamboyant King Henry VIII and one of two remaining Tudor Palaces with the world-famous maze and gardens, as well as being home to the original 17th-century tennis court!
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Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayHampton Court Palace is the former home of the flamboyant King Henry VIII and one of two remaining Tudor Palaces with the world-famous maze and gardens, as well as being home to the original 17th-century tennis court!
With 445 hectares (1099 acres) of land, Bushy Park is the second-largest Royal Park in London and there is an incredible range of wildlife and habitats within its walls. Bushy Park is a deer park. Red and Fallow Deer still roam freely throughout the park, just as they did when Henry VIII used to hunt here.
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Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadWith 445 hectares (1099 acres) of land, Bushy Park is the second-largest Royal Park in London and there is an incredible range of wildlife and habitats within its walls. Bushy Park is a deer park. Red and Fallow Deer still roam freely throughout the park, just as they did when Henry VIII used to hunt here.
Professor Dumbledore whisks Harry Potter away from Surbiton station in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, filmed in late 2007.
Surbiton station also appears in Agatha Christie's Poirot: "The Adventure of the Clapham Cook", a TV adaptation of the short story by Agatha Christie and the first episode of the 1989 ITV series. Having been set in the 1930s Art Deco period and external shots of Hercule Poirot's fictional residence Whitehaven Mansions being filmed at Florin Court, the station assists in maintaining the authenticity of the programme and was built within a year of Florin Court.
The Surbiton railway station opened in 1838 and was originally named Kingston-upon-Railway. It was only renamed Surbiton to distinguish it from the new Kingston railway station on the Shepperton branch line, which opened on 1 January 1869. The present station has an art deco façade
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Surbiton Station
Victoria RoadProfessor Dumbledore whisks Harry Potter away from Surbiton station in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, filmed in late 2007.
Surbiton station also appears in Agatha Christie's Poirot: "The Adventure of the Clapham Cook", a TV adaptation of the short story by Agatha Christie and the first episode of the 1989 ITV series. Having been set in the 1930s Art Deco period and external shots of Hercule Poirot's fictional residence Whitehaven Mansions being filmed at Florin Court, the station assists in maintaining the authenticity of the programme and was built within a year of Florin Court.
The Surbiton railway station opened in 1838 and was originally named Kingston-upon-Railway. It was only renamed Surbiton to distinguish it from the new Kingston railway station on the Shepperton branch line, which opened on 1 January 1869. The present station has an art deco façade
Visit Old London Road, the site of Kingston’s famous art installation in the form of falling over phone boxes officially named ‘Out of Order’ by artist David Mach, commissioned in 1988 by Kingston Council.
David Mach Sculpture "Out of Order"
29a Old London RdVisit Old London Road, the site of Kingston’s famous art installation in the form of falling over phone boxes officially named ‘Out of Order’ by artist David Mach, commissioned in 1988 by Kingston Council.
Clattern Bridge, forming part of Kingston High street is the oldest surviving bridge in London. Thought to have been built way back in the 12th Century, the earliest known mention of the bridge is in a deed of 1293 with the beautiful stone arches, visible from downstream, thought to have been built around 1180.
Clattern Bridge
Clattern Bridge, forming part of Kingston High street is the oldest surviving bridge in London. Thought to have been built way back in the 12th Century, the earliest known mention of the bridge is in a deed of 1293 with the beautiful stone arches, visible from downstream, thought to have been built around 1180.
In the 10th Century, Kingston established itself as a coronation place of Kings. At least two, and as many as seven, Anglo-Saxon Kings are said to have been crowned on the Coronation Stone.
Coronation Stone
8-10 High StIn the 10th Century, Kingston established itself as a coronation place of Kings. At least two, and as many as seven, Anglo-Saxon Kings are said to have been crowned on the Coronation Stone.
The promenade was constructed between 1852-4 and was opened 'unwittingly' by Queen Victoria in August 1856, who drove along the new Portsmouth Road accompanied by the Prince Consort and Princess Royal. In 1896 it was extended into Kingston at its northern end and a bandstand, now demolished, was constructed near the junction with Palace Road. The promenade now extends for a kilometre south to the island of Ravens Ait and widens out as it leaves Kingston. There are fine views from the promenade towards Hampton Court Park and other landmarks visible from the Promenade include Kingston Bridge, Kingston parish church of All Saints and St Raphael's Church
Queen’s Promenade
26-27 A307 The promenade was constructed between 1852-4 and was opened 'unwittingly' by Queen Victoria in August 1856, who drove along the new Portsmouth Road accompanied by the Prince Consort and Princess Royal. In 1896 it was extended into Kingston at its northern end and a bandstand, now demolished, was constructed near the junction with Palace Road. The promenade now extends for a kilometre south to the island of Ravens Ait and widens out as it leaves Kingston. There are fine views from the promenade towards Hampton Court Park and other landmarks visible from the Promenade include Kingston Bridge, Kingston parish church of All Saints and St Raphael's Church
The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of 46 nationally protected landscapes in the UK, having equal landscape status and protection to a national park. The Surrey Hills offer some of south east England’s most beautiful and accessible countryside
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Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Headley LaneThe Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of 46 nationally protected landscapes in the UK, having equal landscape status and protection to a national park. The Surrey Hills offer some of south east England’s most beautiful and accessible countryside
Claremont Gardens
Claremont GardensSee 5* bug and hedgehog hotel in Surbiton!
Recently refurbished, the Clock Tower was rededicated in 2008 by His Royal Highness Prince Edward to his grandfather King Edward VII, whose coronation in 1902, led to this important landmark in Surbiton's town centre being built by architect John Johnson.
Coronation Clock Tower
Recently refurbished, the Clock Tower was rededicated in 2008 by His Royal Highness Prince Edward to his grandfather King Edward VII, whose coronation in 1902, led to this important landmark in Surbiton's town centre being built by architect John Johnson.
All Saints is the historic parish church of Kingston, whose bounds stretched at one time from Richmond to Molesey.
It is a place of significant heritage. The first King of England – Athelstan in 925AD – was crowned here making this, arguably, the place where England began.
Have a cup of tea or coffee inside the church's cafe!
All Saints Church, Kingston upon Thames
14-16 Market PlAll Saints is the historic parish church of Kingston, whose bounds stretched at one time from Richmond to Molesey.
It is a place of significant heritage. The first King of England – Athelstan in 925AD – was crowned here making this, arguably, the place where England began.
Have a cup of tea or coffee inside the church's cafe!
Neighbourhoods
First recorded in a Royal Charter in 838, Kingston is known as the coronation site of as many as 7 Saxon Kings and the birthplace of England. Many relics remain from its rich history including London’s oldest bridge - Clattern Bridge, the Coronation stone purportedly used in the coronation of Saxon Kings as well as a medieval bridge and undercroft.
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Kingston upon Thames
First recorded in a Royal Charter in 838, Kingston is known as the coronation site of as many as 7 Saxon Kings and the birthplace of England. Many relics remain from its rich history including London’s oldest bridge - Clattern Bridge, the Coronation stone purportedly used in the coronation of Saxon Kings as well as a medieval bridge and undercroft.
A Historic Market Town nestling in the Surrey Hills
A visit to the charming market town of Dorking is a special experience.
Surrounded by the beautiful Surrey Hills, you can catch glimpses of the wooded hills and open downland as you walk along the historic streets of the town.
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Dorking
A Historic Market Town nestling in the Surrey Hills
A visit to the charming market town of Dorking is a special experience.
Surrounded by the beautiful Surrey Hills, you can catch glimpses of the wooded hills and open downland as you walk along the historic streets of the town.
Wimbledon is an affluent residential area, home to the Championships tennis tournament and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum.
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Wimbledon
Wimbledon is an affluent residential area, home to the Championships tennis tournament and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum.
Hampton is a suburban area on the north bank of the River Thames, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England, which includes Hampton Court Palace.
Hampton
Hampton is a suburban area on the north bank of the River Thames, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England, which includes Hampton Court Palace.
Food scene
Market Place
Market PlaceExcellent street food!
The Hart's Boatyard
Portsmouth RoadLocal pub with a terrace overlooking the River Thames
The Coronation Hall
7 St Mark's HillLocal pub with a rich history behind. Must visit place!
The French Table – Surbiton - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant.
Husband and wife run this lively local: he cooks and she runs the show, assisted by her team of friendly staff. Expect zesty and satisfying French-Mediterranean cooking, as well as great bread, as they also run the bakery next door.
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The French Table
85 Maple RdThe French Table – Surbiton - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant.
Husband and wife run this lively local: he cooks and she runs the show, assisted by her team of friendly staff. Expect zesty and satisfying French-Mediterranean cooking, as well as great bread, as they also run the bakery next door.
Lovely staff and a great selection of beers and wine. Delicious BBQs plus a great atmosphere. Best pub in Surbiton
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The Antelope
Church SquareLovely staff and a great selection of beers and wine. Delicious BBQs plus a great atmosphere. Best pub in Surbiton
Bavarian food, beers, and wines at benched tables in the chalet-style interior or on the riverside terrace.
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Stein's Kingston
56 High StBavarian food, beers, and wines at benched tables in the chalet-style interior or on the riverside terrace.
Bonne Bouche
9 Apple MarketFabulous homemade cakes and pastries
Pitched next door to the highly popular French Table, this café seduces Surbiton with its line-up of signature home-baked goodies and delivers the goods with the same enthusiasm as its grown-up neighbour.
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The French Tarte
83 Maple RdPitched next door to the highly popular French Table, this café seduces Surbiton with its line-up of signature home-baked goodies and delivers the goods with the same enthusiasm as its grown-up neighbour.
Cento Uno is a restaurant & pizzeria located on leafy Maple Road, Surbiton. Expect great customer service, delicious pizza, and a home made dough
Cento Uno
101 Maple RdCento Uno is a restaurant & pizzeria located on leafy Maple Road, Surbiton. Expect great customer service, delicious pizza, and a home made dough
Established in 1989 by Ernst Bachmann, one of the UK’s finest patissiers, Bachmanns is the award-winning patisserie and chocolaterie, with shops in Thames Ditton and Weybridge.
Bachmanns Patisserie
Portsmouth RoadEstablished in 1989 by Ernst Bachmann, one of the UK’s finest patissiers, Bachmanns is the award-winning patisserie and chocolaterie, with shops in Thames Ditton and Weybridge.
Shopping
For Tommy Hilfiger, Zara, H&M and many more high street brands go to the Bentalls. It is a large shopping center in Kingston, which opened in 1992. It has been built in the retail space of Bentalls department store, opened in 1935, and which retains a large store in the renovated building.
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The Bentall Centre
271 Wood StFor Tommy Hilfiger, Zara, H&M and many more high street brands go to the Bentalls. It is a large shopping center in Kingston, which opened in 1992. It has been built in the retail space of Bentalls department store, opened in 1935, and which retains a large store in the renovated building.
For designer and luxury household shopping go to John Lewis. It is a chain of British department stores operating throughout the United Kingdom and with international delivery across 37 countries.
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John Lewis
300 Oxford StFor designer and luxury household shopping go to John Lewis. It is a chain of British department stores operating throughout the United Kingdom and with international delivery across 37 countries.
For designer outlet shopping go to TK Maxx. It is retail chain featuring stylish brand-name apparel, shoes & accessories, plus housewares
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TK Maxx
2A Clarence StFor designer outlet shopping go to TK Maxx. It is retail chain featuring stylish brand-name apparel, shoes & accessories, plus housewares
Grocery shopping in Surbiton. It is a supermarket chain for fresh British produce, groceries and baked goods, including own-brand items.
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Waitrose & Partners
15a Claremont RdGrocery shopping in Surbiton. It is a supermarket chain for fresh British produce, groceries and baked goods, including own-brand items.
Sainsbury's
50-58 Victoria RdGrocery store in Surbiton