Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames stands 10 miles from Charing Cross, featuring a riverside location with pedestrian shopping streets and a central market square.

Saxon kings Æthelstan and Æthelred the Unready received their consecration in Kingston, as recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle during the tenth century.

The town maintains daily markets in Market Place, continuing a tradition that began with the royal charter of 1208 for selling produce, fish, and flowers.

Two train stations, Kingston and Surbiton, connect to London Waterloo in 28 minutes, while over 40 bus routes serve the town center.

Kingston developed as a center for military aircraft manufacturing, producing fighter aircraft including the Sopwith Camel and Hawker Hurricane until 1992.

Location: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

Shares border with: Ham

Website: http://kingston.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.41030,-0.29950

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:04