Sightseeing
Fabulous gardens and exhibitions especially this the 700th anniversary year
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayFabulous gardens and exhibitions especially this the 700th anniversary year
Riverside walks, cycling, boat trips to Richmond, Kew, London and Kingston on Thames. Riverside cafes and pubs.
135 locals recommend
River Thames
Riverside walks, cycling, boat trips to Richmond, Kew, London and Kingston on Thames. Riverside cafes and pubs.
Beautiful Palladian home open to the pubic for part of the year, superb garden centre and cafe
47 locals recommend
Syon House
Beautiful Palladian home open to the pubic for part of the year, superb garden centre and cafe
Whole day out in the historic castle and grounds, just a 30 min drive away, riverboats, shopping and eating places.
505 locals recommend
Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlWhole day out in the historic castle and grounds, just a 30 min drive away, riverboats, shopping and eating places.
Simply the most amazing collection of paintings and clocks in a superb period mansion. Free admission. Fantastic restaurant, close to Selfridges for that little shop..
230 locals recommend
Wallace Collection
Manchester SquareSimply the most amazing collection of paintings and clocks in a superb period mansion. Free admission. Fantastic restaurant, close to Selfridges for that little shop..
Entertainment & Activities
Nice park to explore with your family, excellent children's playground, great cafe, Woodland Garden, a lovely spot for a run or walk/picnic.
216 locals recommend
Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadNice park to explore with your family, excellent children's playground, great cafe, Woodland Garden, a lovely spot for a run or walk/picnic.
Exciting park for children with hidden grottos, great kids events and beautiful scenery.
47 locals recommend
Painshill
Portsmouth RoadExciting park for children with hidden grottos, great kids events and beautiful scenery.
Excellent day out for children, easy parking and access by car from here
155 locals recommend
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Leatherhead RoadExcellent day out for children, easy parking and access by car from here
Amazing day out for families, easy parking and access by car from here
390 locals recommend
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
Winkfield RoadAmazing day out for families, easy parking and access by car from here
Theme park which suits adults and children alike, just a 30min drive away, easy parking
216 locals recommend
Thorpe Park Resort
Staines RoadTheme park which suits adults and children alike, just a 30min drive away, easy parking
Bus and classic car museum with original Brooklands, Racing Track, Hill Climb and Concorde and other planes to visit. Great cafe too, plenty of space to park and picnic
66 locals recommend
Brooklands Museum
Brooklands DriveBus and classic car museum with original Brooklands, Racing Track, Hill Climb and Concorde and other planes to visit. Great cafe too, plenty of space to park and picnic
Arts & Culture
Sandown Park Racecourse
Portsmouth RoadRace meetings, music concerts.
Kempton Park Racecourse
Staines Road EastRace meetings, antique and other fairs, concert,.
National Trust - Claremont Landscape Garden
Portsmouth RoadMusic festival, park, relaxing.
IMAX mulit cinema in a complex with several restaurants
43 locals recommend
Odeon IMAX Cinema Kingston
Clarence StreetIMAX mulit cinema in a complex with several restaurants
Driving school, museum and tracks to take a lesson in a performance car or on the skid track. Kart racing track for young ones.
48 locals recommend
Mercedes-Benz Brooklands & Mercedes-Benz World
Brooklands DriveDriving school, museum and tracks to take a lesson in a performance car or on the skid track. Kart racing track for young ones.
Ascot Racecourse
High StreetRace meetings, car auctions, festivals, people watching.
Everything Else
Walking, studying flora, gardening courses, garden centre, music festivals, eating a picnic or in the wonderful restaurants
124 locals recommend
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley LaneWalking, studying flora, gardening courses, garden centre, music festivals, eating a picnic or in the wonderful restaurants
London Zone 6 station, use your Oyster to get into London on 30-40 minutes. Direct trains to London Waterloo.
11 locals recommend
Zizzi Hampton Court
1 Bridge RdLondon Zone 6 station, use your Oyster to get into London on 30-40 minutes. Direct trains to London Waterloo.
A bus ride away, wonderful gardens, high walks, small palace and excellent cafes.
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
A bus ride away, wonderful gardens, high walks, small palace and excellent cafes.
Food Scene
One of the biggest shopping centres in SW London, great for riverside eating, watching the boats and shopping
195 locals recommend
Kingston upon Thames
One of the biggest shopping centres in SW London, great for riverside eating, watching the boats and shopping
The French Table
85 Maple RdSuperb cafe and restaurant, book well ahead for dinner!
Five At The Bridge
5 Bridge RdGreat coffee, breakfast, lunch right by the palace
Henry's Kitchen
9 Bridge RoadHealthy food, people watching, good coffee..
Le Petit Nantais
41 Hampton Ct WayLunch or dinner, excellent french bistrot style eating
Regent Garden
146-148 Walton RdTake away and sit down chinese, just a moments walk away
New Anarkali Indian Restaurant
158-160 Walton RoadGood Indian restaurant within 200m of the house
Mezzet Restaurant
43 Bridge RdGreat atmosphere, wonderful food and service, just 15mins walk
Restaurant Averna
Walton RoadPizza or full meal? Italian open for coffee, lunch or dinner
Our favourite riverside cafe overlooking Molesey Cricket Green on the Thameside. Just 8 mins walk away. Rowers, cricketers, dog walkers breakfasts!
7 locals recommend
Eight on the River at Molesey Boat Club
Barge WalkOur favourite riverside cafe overlooking Molesey Cricket Green on the Thameside. Just 8 mins walk away. Rowers, cricketers, dog walkers breakfasts!
Drinks & Nightlife
Crazy views from the bar and restaurant over the Thames at night. In the Festival Hall complex so book a concert of play at the same time or visit the London Eye nearby
40 locals recommend
Skylon
Crazy views from the bar and restaurant over the Thames at night. In the Festival Hall complex so book a concert of play at the same time or visit the London Eye nearby
OXO Tower Restaurant
Barge House StreetLunch or supper, book a window seat..
Langleys Restaurant & Wine Bar
158 Ewell RdJust 10 mins in a taxi to this trendy spot
Pleasant staff, good palace views, slow but impressive food, craft ales.
17 locals recommend
The Mute Swan
Hampton Court RoadPleasant staff, good palace views, slow but impressive food, craft ales.