Guidebook for Kingston upon Thames

Alison
Guidebook for Kingston upon Thames

Food Scene

Independent coffee shop in Kingston town centre, not the cheapest around but great atmosphere and good coffee and food
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Local Hero
640 Fulham Rd.
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Independent coffee shop in Kingston town centre, not the cheapest around but great atmosphere and good coffee and food
This is so much more than a cafe, which is excellent, it is also a restaurant and an independent garden centre and gift shop.
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Petersham Nurseries
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This is so much more than a cafe, which is excellent, it is also a restaurant and an independent garden centre and gift shop.
Cafe set in gardens in Richmond park, with indoor and outdoor seating over looking the the countryside as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day.
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Pembroke Lodge
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Cafe set in gardens in Richmond park, with indoor and outdoor seating over looking the the countryside as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day.
Nepalese restaurant - one of our favourites
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Monty's
692 Fulham Rd.
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Nepalese restaurant - one of our favourites
Best but not the cheapest fish and chips around here - in my opinion
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Fish! Kitchen
58 Coombe Rd
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Best but not the cheapest fish and chips around here - in my opinion
Lovely cafe, in the gardens by the Thames in Richmond
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Hollyhock Vegetarian Fairtrade Cafe
146 Petersham Rd
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Lovely cafe, in the gardens by the Thames in Richmond
Local family run Italian deli and cafe
Fratelli
57 Park Rd
Local family run Italian deli and cafe
Spanish tapas bar which is highly rated amongst locals
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The Pottery Tapas Bar
20 Park Rd
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Spanish tapas bar which is highly rated amongst locals

Parks & Nature

Wonderful park right on our doorstep, turn left at the top of our road and you'll see the gates in front of you. 2,500 acres of parkland with deer wandering freely (please keep your distance though especially during the rut in the autumn).
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Richmond Park
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Wonderful park right on our doorstep, turn left at the top of our road and you'll see the gates in front of you. 2,500 acres of parkland with deer wandering freely (please keep your distance though especially during the rut in the autumn).
A little further away than Richmond park but equally beautiful
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I-Bushy Park
Hampton Court Road
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A little further away than Richmond park but equally beautiful
This is the ethos of the famous botanical gardens which are 4miles away from us - We want to live in a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved. Discover our science and visit our world-leading botanic gardens at Kew
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I-Car Park ye-Royal Botanic Gardens
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This is the ethos of the famous botanical gardens which are 4miles away from us - We want to live in a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved. Discover our science and visit our world-leading botanic gardens at Kew
Tree lined gardens by the Thames
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Canbury Gardens Tennis Centre
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Tree lined gardens by the Thames

Sightseeing

The river Thames runs through the middle of Kingston and it's well worth taking time to walk along the tow path
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Riverside Walk
Riverside Walk
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The river Thames runs through the middle of Kingston and it's well worth taking time to walk along the tow path
Famous home of Henry VIII - the original Tudor palace was begun by Cardinal Wolsey in the early 16th century, but it soon attracted the attention of Henry VIII, who brought all his six wives here. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens and famous features such as the Maze and the Great Vine.
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Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Way
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Famous home of Henry VIII - the original Tudor palace was begun by Cardinal Wolsey in the early 16th century, but it soon attracted the attention of Henry VIII, who brought all his six wives here. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens and famous features such as the Maze and the Great Vine.
Ham House is a historic house with formal gardens set back 200 metres from the River Thames in Ham, south of Richmond in London. It is claimed by the National Trust to be "unique in Europe as the most complete survival of 17th century fashion and power.
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Indlu neCawa kaHam
Ham Street
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Ham House is a historic house with formal gardens set back 200 metres from the River Thames in Ham, south of Richmond in London. It is claimed by the National Trust to be "unique in Europe as the most complete survival of 17th century fashion and power.
Wimbledon Windmill is a Grade II* listed windmill situated on Wimbledon Common in the London Borough of Merton, in the west of South London, and is preserved as a museum.
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Wimbledon Windmill Museum
Windmill Road
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Wimbledon Windmill is a Grade II* listed windmill situated on Wimbledon Common in the London Borough of Merton, in the west of South London, and is preserved as a museum.

Entertainment & Activities

Cinema within walking distance
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Odeon IMAX Cinema Kingston
Clarence Street
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Cinema within walking distance

Arts & Culture

A venue for art exhibitions
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Landmark Arts Centre
Ferry Road
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A venue for art exhibitions

Shopping

All the main high street shops can be found here
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Kingston upon Thames
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All the main high street shops can be found here
Great independant wine and cheese shop
Wined Up Here
30 Coombe Rd
Great independant wine and cheese shop
Shopping area with more independent shops than Kingston
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Richmond
53/54 George St
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Shopping area with more independent shops than Kingston

Essentials

Co-op Food - Kingston - Kings Road
178 King's Rd
Small but well stocked