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Kingston is one of the oldest areas of London. The place is situated in the south western part of Charing Cross. The municipality of Kingston was home to the Roman settlement in ancient times.
At present, Kingston has become one of the leading market areas of London. The tourists to Kingston can access the place by waterways as boats ply on a regular basis from Kingston to Richmond and Hampton Court. Kingston is connected to all major cities by bus routes, train and tubes. The two railway stations that serve Kingston are Wimbledon and Waterloo Station. Norbiton and Kingston are the two local stations of Kingston.
Small offices and civic buildings have come up in Kingston in London. There are 14 multiplexes in the place. There is a shopping center at Kingston where tourists can visit “The Bentall Center” shopping mall. The municipality also houses theaters, public library and museums, that are widely visited by tourists and travelers. Golf, football, tennis and cricket are the popular sports practiced in Kingston, London.
There are many popular Italian, Thai, Chinese and Indian restaurants at Kingston. One of the major attractions of the place is Kingston Green Fair. Shopping in Thames Street is another attraction of Kingston. From Kingston, tourists can go for sightseeing to Fort Henry and Portsmouth Village.
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Some of the popular attractions in and around Kingston are:
- Clattern Bridge
- Bentall Centre
- Fairfield Park
- Coronation Square
- Kingston Bridge
- Kingfisher Leisure Centre
- Kingston Museum
- Kingston Library
- Market House
- Kingston Parish Church
- Rotunda Centre
Some of the hotels in Kingston are:
- Kingston Lodge Hotel
- The White Hart Hotel & Pub
- Chase Lodge Hotel
- Antoinette Hotel
- Queen Adelaide Lodge Inn
Some of the pubs in Kingston are:
- Wynch Elm
- Park Tavern
- Spring Grove
- Druid’s Head
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