Kingston upon Thames The Olympics in Kingston
Kingston is proud to welcome the Olympic cycling time trail and men’s and women’s road races through the centre of the town in Summer 2012: • Men’s Road Race Saturday 28 July • Women’s Road Race Sunday 29 July • Time Trial Wednesday 1 August
Accommodation
Kingston upon Thames is a shopper’s delight, with over 500 stores to choose from. Situated on the banks of the Thames, this historic market town has a strong arts culture and a vibrant festival programme.
Dating back to 838AD, the medieval market town of Kingston is now a colourful mix of unique shops, themed markets, street performances and numerous cafés, bars and restaurants.
Shopping Destination
With shopping to rival the West End of London, Kingston is a thriving shopping destination with shopping malls, department stores, high street shops, top name brands and quirky independent outlets, not to mention the regular and visiting markets.
A Centre for Arts and Culture
With a buzzing arts scene, numerous galleries, live music, comedy nights and an internationally renowned theatre, Kingston is a hub of creativity.
Royal Heritage
One of only four Royal boroughs in England and Wales, the medieval market town is steeped in history and intrigue. The town has Royal links dating back over a thousand years with seven Saxon kings thought to have been crowned here. Guided historic walks around Kingston take place throughout the year.
Dining out in Kingston
Kingston has a vast array of cafés and restaurants offering mouth-watering cuisine from around the world to suit every taste and budget.
For more information on Kingston and the surrounding areas, contact: Kingston Tourist Information Centre Market House, Market Place,
Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1JS T: 020 8546 1140
touristinformationcentre@ktcm.co.uk Opening times
Mon – Sat 10:00 to 17:00 Closed Tues Sun 11:00 to 17:00
Tourist Information Centre provides:
• Free Town Centre Map and Kingston Visitor Guide
• Local information • Walking Trail leaflets • Tickets for key transport providers • Local event tickets • Souvenirs
Kingston and the surrounding area offers a range of accommodation to suit all tastes, including 4-star and budget hotels, family run guest houses and bed & breakfasts.
Getting to Kingston
Situated just 12 miles from central London, Kingston is only 25 minutes from London Waterloo rail station and is close to Heathrow Airport and London’s orbital motorway.
Useful websites
www.kingstonfirst.co.uk www.kingstontourguides.org.uk
www.visitsurrey.com
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