Between Richmond Park and Bushy Park, nestled along the River Thames
Kingston has excellent links to central London
Popular among families and professionals alike, Kingston has a shopping centre to rival central London. Choose from luxury riverside apartments or period homes from the 20s, 30s and Edwardian and Victorian eras. It has an abundance of leisure facilities, restaurants and cafés, and stretches along one of the most scenic sections of the River Thames. There’s easy access to the capital by train from zone 6 Kingston Station and Norbiton zone 5 in just 25 minutes while the A3 provides an excellent link into central London and travel to the West and South West via the M3 and M25.
Kingston was for many years the county town of Surrey but has been a London borough for over 50 years. It’s riverside location, close proximity to Richmond and Bushey Parks and excellent schools makes Kingston a popular family choice.
Kingston in detail
Transport
Kingston has excellent links to central London, and easy access to the A3 and M25.
By Train
Kingston (Zone 6) & Norbiton (Zone 5) railway stations provide direct and regular fast (25 minute) national rail services, in two directions, 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.
Amenitites
Kingston is full of places to socialise and enjoy recreational activities. Favourites amongst the FSL team include:-
- Richmond Park (2360 acres)
- Hampton Court Palace
- The Rose Theatre
- Riverside Walk
- Coombe Hill Golf Club
- Coombe Wood Golf Club
- Warren House
- Kingston Riverside Club (Tennis)
- Coombe Wood Lawn Tennis Club
- The Bentalls Centre
- The Rotunda
- Kingston Rowing Club
- Minima Yacht Club
- Thames Sailing Club
- Kingstonian Football Club
- Kingston Rugby Football Club
Schools
Kingston is renowned for its excellent selection of primary & secondary schools, and is also home to Kingston University.
State Primary Schools
Fernhill School
St Lukes C.E Primary School
Latchmere School
St Agatha’s Catholic School
King Athelstan School
Independent Primary and Preparatory Schools
Park Hill School
Rokeby Preparatory School
Surbiton High School
State Secondary Schools
The Kingston Academy
Tiffin Girls’ School
Tiffin School (Boys)
Grey Court School
Coombe Boys School
Independent Secondary Schools
Kingston Grammar School, Kingston
Marymount International School London
Rokeby School for Boys
Holy Cross Preparatory School (Girls)
Surbiton High School, Surbiton
Canbury School
Healthcare
Local healthcare facilities are some of the best outside of London.
Interested in Kingston?
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Kingston upon Thames KT2 5BW
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