Tourist Attractions Near Kingston Upon Thames
Below is a list of the most popular tourist attractions near to the Kingston Lodge Hotel, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey.
London
The centre of London is easily accessible from the hotel and has a huge number of things to see and do to keep everyone busy. The many museums, galleries and shops provide a fun day out for all the family.
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www.visitlondon.com Distance from hotel: 10.8 miles Richmond Park
Richmond Park is the largest Royal Park in London at almost 2500 acres in size. The Park is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR), a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The pastoral landscape of hills, woodlands, ponds, gardens and grasslands set amongst ancient trees are home to around 650 free roaming deer and offers a peaceful respite to visitors. The park has a wide range of facilities including a playground at Petersham Gate and educational facilities for those with special needs at Holly Lodge.
royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspxDistance to Kingston Lodge Hotel: 0.7 miles Kew Gardens
Thames riverside world heritage site of 121 hectares with stunning vistas and six magnificent glasshouses. Features a collection of 30,000 types of plants from all over the world and 40 heritage buildings including Kew palace and the famous Pagoda. Facilities include two cafes and two restaurant. www.kew.org
kew.org/Distance to Kingston Lodge Hotel: 5.5 miles Hampton Court Palace
The former English royal palace has over 500 years of royal history and be prepared to spend a full day at Hampton Court Palace if you really want to appreciate its splendour and history. Offering something for everyone such as the largest private collection of art in the world, the Royal Collection, and the maze in the grounds. Guides in period costume and audio tours bring the palace to life, providing an insight into how life in the palace would have been in the time of Henry VIII and William III.
hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/Distance to Kingston Lodge Hotel: 3.4 miles Wimbledon Tennis
One of the 4 yearly grand slam tennis tournaments, Wimbledon is Britain's most prestigious tennis tournament and the oldest in the World. Held every June at the famous 'SW19' All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, it features 19 tournament grass courts including the famous 3: Centre Court, Number 1 Court and Number 2 Court.
wimbledon.com/Distance to Kingston Lodge Hotel: 3.8 miles Twickenham
Twickenham is the home of England rugby and also the World Rugby Museum which houses the finest collection of rugby memorabilia in the world. The Museum opened in 1996 and takes visitors through the history of the sport from its origins to the present day. Innovative interactive exhibits, reconstructions, action-packed film footage and even a scrum machine, all brings to life the great game.
rfu.com/TwickenhamStadiumDistance to Kingston Lodge Hotel: 5.4 miles Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures is the UK's ultimate family theme park and is situated in Surrey, just 12 miles from the city of London. The park is a great family day out, with a good mix of rides for teens, kids and adults, with 90% of rides suitable for children under 12 years old.
Chessington World of Adventures is made up of ten themed lands: Beanoland, Forbidden Kingdom, Land of the Dragons, Market Square, Mexicana, Mystic East, Pirates Cove, Toytown and Transylvania. Featuring many renowned rides such as the Bubbleworks, Vampire ride, Rameses Revenge and the Rattlesnake, plus a variety of childrens rides such as Toadie's Crazy Cars, Tiny Truckers and Sea Dragons, there is a ride for everyone at Chessington World of Adventures.
chessington.com/Distance to Kingston Lodge Hotel: 6.2 miles