Lisa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
We are literally 5 minutes walk from Richmond Park (Kingston Gate) where you can take a walk , go for a cycle or a visit to the historic Pembroke Lodge or the Royal Ballet School (think Billy Elliot) or simply enjoy the unobstructed view from West London to the City of London & St Paul's Cathedral.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
We are literally 5 minutes walk from Richmond Park (Kingston Gate) where you can take a walk , go for a cycle or a visit to the historic Pembroke Lodge or the Royal Ballet School (think Billy Elliot) or simply enjoy the unobstructed view from West London to the City of London & St Paul's Cathedral.
One of England's best known Tudor attractions and the home of King Henry VIII (and his many wives!) , Hampton Court Balance is worth a visit at any time of the year - ice skating in December, music & flower festivals in the summer ... or simply a great walk through an English County Home & garden.
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayOne of England's best known Tudor attractions and the home of King Henry VIII (and his many wives!) , Hampton Court Balance is worth a visit at any time of the year - ice skating in December, music & flower festivals in the summer ... or simply a great walk through an English County Home & garden.
Central London with its many famous attractions is just 30 minutes away by train from Norbiton or Kingston stations.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Central London with its many famous attractions is just 30 minutes away by train from Norbiton or Kingston stations.
Close to Hampton Court Palace, Bushy Park is another fabulous Royal Park well worth an amble.
216 locals recommend
Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadClose to Hampton Court Palace, Bushy Park is another fabulous Royal Park well worth an amble.
London Eye
Less than 45 minutes door to door!
St. Paul's Cathedral
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadTower of London
Somerset House
StrandHam House and Garden
Ham StreetRiverside Vibes ....
If you're feeling fit, take a walk from Kingston to Richmond Bridge (1-2 hours depending on pace!) with super riverside views to see along the way.
My favourite bridge - the "Blue Bridge" ... Kingston Riverside represents a vibrant riverside community with great dining, drinking and music venues... yet right in the centre of a buzzing shopping experience.
Kingston Bridge
Kingston BridgeMy favourite bridge - the "Blue Bridge" ... Kingston Riverside represents a vibrant riverside community with great dining, drinking and music venues... yet right in the centre of a buzzing shopping experience.
A few minutes across the road from Waterloo Station, enjoy a walk along the South Bank of the river Thames - take in the vibes and see many of London's best known tourist attractions along the way.
370 locals recommend
South Bank
A few minutes across the road from Waterloo Station, enjoy a walk along the South Bank of the river Thames - take in the vibes and see many of London's best known tourist attractions along the way.
Richmond Riverside
International Sporting Events
Quite simply the home of English rugby .... and a few music events too!
228 locals recommend
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdQuite simply the home of English rugby .... and a few music events too!
All England Lawn Tennis Club Centre Court
Church RoadNo words needed ... it’s Wimbledon!
Sandown Park Racecourse
Portsmouth RoadKempton Park Racecourse
Staines Road EastOxford and Cambridge Boat Race Mile Post
Thames PathQuintessential English Neighbourhoods
If you want to immerse yourself in a quintessential London “village”, a visit to “ The Village” is a must. Designer shopping, cafes, bars ... and traditional English pubs on the doorstep of Wimbledon Common. And in June you may even spot the occasional tennis star! 🎾
200 locals recommend
Wimbledon
If you want to immerse yourself in a quintessential London “village”, a visit to “ The Village” is a must. Designer shopping, cafes, bars ... and traditional English pubs on the doorstep of Wimbledon Common. And in June you may even spot the occasional tennis star! 🎾
Entertainment
Rose Theatre
24-26 High StRichmond Theatre
1 Little GrnHighly recommended - a fabulous Thameside pub with great indoor & outdoor dining.
For music fans, Sunday night is jazz night ... FOC... !
Summer months .. it’s BBQ season.
33 locals recommend
The Boaters Inn
Lower Ham RoadHighly recommended - a fabulous Thameside pub with great indoor & outdoor dining.
For music fans, Sunday night is jazz night ... FOC... !
Summer months .. it’s BBQ season.
The Millennium Dome Millennium Way
O2 Arena
Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone Road
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadRichmond Theatre
1 Little Grn
Tate Modern
Bankside
Tate Britain
MillbankSaatchi Gallery
King's RdShopping
Kingston boasts SW London’s biggest & best shopping mall. To suit all budgets you’ll find designer concessions, high street brands, outlets., vintage, antiques etc.
48 locals recommend
The Bentall Centre
271 Wood StKingston boasts SW London’s biggest & best shopping mall. To suit all budgets you’ll find designer concessions, high street brands, outlets., vintage, antiques etc.
Selfridges
400 Oxford StHarrods
87-135 Brompton RdHarvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeFenwick
63 New Bond StKingston (Bentalls Department Store) & Bond Street, London
Kings Road
King's RoadCarnaby Street
Carnaby Street