Guidebook for Kingston upon Thames
Sightseeing
The Royal Historic palace is a fantastic day out and easily reached by car, train, bus or boat from the house.
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayThe Royal Historic palace is a fantastic day out and easily reached by car, train, bus or boat from the house.
A great day out. Easily reached by car, bus, train or tube.
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
A great day out. Easily reached by car, bus, train or tube.
Food Scene
Petersham Nurseries
A great place to eat or browse the beautiful nurseries.
Gaucho Richmond
RiversideGreat steaks by the river in Richmond.
Possibly one of the best coffee and pastries in the area. 10 minute walk.
14 locals recommend
The French Tarte
83 Maple RdPossibly one of the best coffee and pastries in the area. 10 minute walk.
Fab coffee and great service. 10 minute walk and in the centre of Kingston.
39 locals recommend
Local Hero
640 Fulham Rd.Fab coffee and great service. 10 minute walk and in the centre of Kingston.
Newly opened - includes a selection of restaurants (British, Thai, French, Lebanese, American) as well as pubs on the riverside. 10 minutes walk.
14 locals recommend
Riverside
50A Narrow StNewly opened - includes a selection of restaurants (British, Thai, French, Lebanese, American) as well as pubs on the riverside. 10 minutes walk.
Arts & Culture
A great little theatre in Kingston with many big name actors treading the boards.
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org
72 locals recommend
Rose Theatre
24-26 High StA great little theatre in Kingston with many big name actors treading the boards.
http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org
One of my favourite parts of London. Head to the National Theatre, see an orchestral concert at the Royal Festival Hall, grab a bite to eat or simply enjoy the electric atmosphere.
436 locals recommend
Southbank Centre
One of my favourite parts of London. Head to the National Theatre, see an orchestral concert at the Royal Festival Hall, grab a bite to eat or simply enjoy the electric atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely restaurant a 10 minute walk from the house. Michelin Starred.
http://www.thefrenchtable.co.uk
27 locals recommend
The French Table
85 Maple RdLovely restaurant a 10 minute walk from the house. Michelin Starred.
http://www.thefrenchtable.co.uk
Lovely place to have lunch / dinner and sit by the river in Kingston. 15 minutes walk from the house or adequate parking available.
17 locals recommend
The Hart's Boatyard
Portsmouth RoadLovely place to have lunch / dinner and sit by the river in Kingston. 15 minutes walk from the house or adequate parking available.