Guidebook for Thames Ditton
Food Scene
Fantastic dining pub, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great food - five minute walk. Fabulous garden. Must Book
The Limping Fox
15 Rushett RdFantastic dining pub, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great food - five minute walk. Fabulous garden. Must Book
Maisie Thai Restaurant
Summer RoadAuthentic Thai food run by lovely Thai family
The Rose
35 High StBest Curry House in SW London - must book!
Fantastic family pub, child friendly with large conservatory. Good selection of homemade food, with changing menu.
10 locals recommend
Red Lion
85 High StFantastic family pub, child friendly with large conservatory. Good selection of homemade food, with changing menu.
Parks & Nature
Royal Park close to the Thames and Hampton Court Palace. Large children's playground and sandpit, with cafe. Also Pheasantry Cafe with Woodlands Garden. Deer!
216 locals recommend
Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadRoyal Park close to the Thames and Hampton Court Palace. Large children's playground and sandpit, with cafe. Also Pheasantry Cafe with Woodlands Garden. Deer!
another Royal Park a short drive away, with cafes, playgrounds and walks, and Deer! Bike Hire.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
another Royal Park a short drive away, with cafes, playgrounds and walks, and Deer! Bike Hire.
Sightseeing
Royal Palace with lovely grounds by river. Always have family activities and childrens' outdoor playground and maze
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayRoyal Palace with lovely grounds by river. Always have family activities and childrens' outdoor playground and maze
Shopping
Fantastic shopping town with all the main fashion stores and department stores, eg John Lewis. Lots of riverside restaurants and fantastic food market.
195 locals recommend
Kingston upon Thames
Fantastic shopping town with all the main fashion stores and department stores, eg John Lewis. Lots of riverside restaurants and fantastic food market.
Surbiton
five minute drive away, good variety of shops and cafes and supermarkets
Getting Around
direct trains into Waterloo, take between 19 and 25 mins, and run every few minutes. On the Wimbledon/VAuxhall line which have access to London Underground.
14 locals recommend
Surbiton Station
Victoria Roaddirect trains into Waterloo, take between 19 and 25 mins, and run every few minutes. On the Wimbledon/VAuxhall line which have access to London Underground.
Thames Ditton station
15 minute walk. One stop to Hampton Court Palace or slower trains into London.
Effingham Road
Effingham RoadK3 bus, 6 minute walk from house, takes 5 minutes to Surbiton station
Entertainment & Activities
Hampton Pool
High StreetHeated outdoor pool - fun for all the family!
Park Road
Park RoadPark Road Riding Stables
White Spider Climbing
225 Hook Rise SIndoor Climbing Wall and Bowling
Cinema with a small screens and comfortable armchairs where you can enjoy refreshments whilst watching a movie.
Free parking at night time in public car park across the road. Choice of restaurants, such a Pizza Express near by for pre-cinema meal.
26 locals recommend
Everyman Esher
22 High StCinema with a small screens and comfortable armchairs where you can enjoy refreshments whilst watching a movie.
Free parking at night time in public car park across the road. Choice of restaurants, such a Pizza Express near by for pre-cinema meal.
Odeon IMAX Cinema Kingston
Clarence StreetLarger multiplex cinema
Essentials
The nearest smalls grocery store is in Thames Ditton village, although basic supplies can be obtained from shops on at the junction at the end of the road. Larger supermarkets are in Surbiton.
6 locals recommend
Budgens
31 High StThe nearest smalls grocery store is in Thames Ditton village, although basic supplies can be obtained from shops on at the junction at the end of the road. Larger supermarkets are in Surbiton.