
Kingston Area Guide
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This pretty and ancient market town is leafy commuter territory, popular amongst families and professionals alike, and has shopping to rival central London. It has an abundance of leisure facilities, restaurants and cafés, and stretches along one of the most scenic sections of the River Thames.
Transport
By Train
Kingston & Norbiton stations provide direct and regular fast (25 minute) national rail services to London Waterloo
By Bus
The area has an exceptional bus network, with a regular service provided by more than 40 routes, and enable quick and easy travel throughout south west London (57) and Surrey (406 & 515).
By Car
The A3 provides an excellent link into central London, and access to the West and South West is via the M3 and M25.
Local Amenities
- The Bentalls Centre
- Richmond Park (2360 acres)
- The Rotunda
- Bushy Park
- Kingston Rowing Club
- Thames Riverside
- Hampton Court Palace
- Thames Sailing Club
- Town Centre
- The Rose Theatre
Schools
State Primary Schools | State Secondary Schools |
Independent Primary and Preparatory Schools | Independent Secondary Schools |
Restaurants & Bars
Healthcare
- Kingston Hospital, Kingston upon Thames
- Teddington Memorial Hospital, Teddington
- BMI Coombe Wing, Private Hospital (Private)
- Parkside Hospital, Wimbledon (Private)