Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
A little piece of something rather yummy after a long walk or longer play in Bushy Park.
Thyme at the Park
29 High StA little piece of something rather yummy after a long walk or longer play in Bushy Park.
This café has blossomed from day one, situated opposite Bushy Park, which is a well known dogs walkers paradise, it is always quite busy mainly morning coffee, and lunch times, dogs are welcome, with water and a range of dog biscuit on hand, on sunny days, tables and chairs, are popular outside, also of course teas coffees, and snacks for the dog owners. There are rave reviews about the food that caters also caters for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan customers as well as the carnivores.
Paws For Coffee
41 High StThis café has blossomed from day one, situated opposite Bushy Park, which is a well known dogs walkers paradise, it is always quite busy mainly morning coffee, and lunch times, dogs are welcome, with water and a range of dog biscuit on hand, on sunny days, tables and chairs, are popular outside, also of course teas coffees, and snacks for the dog owners. There are rave reviews about the food that caters also caters for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan customers as well as the carnivores.
The Cavan Bakery, now run by the 3rd generation of the Cavan family, is passionate about providing its customers with fantastic-tasting, freshly baked goods as well as excellent customer service. Perfect pitstop to stock up on outstanding freshly filled rolls and sandwiches, hot pastries and sausage rolls if you’re just about to jump onto the train to London. The coffee is good too.
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The Cavan Bakery
183 High StThe Cavan Bakery, now run by the 3rd generation of the Cavan family, is passionate about providing its customers with fantastic-tasting, freshly baked goods as well as excellent customer service. Perfect pitstop to stock up on outstanding freshly filled rolls and sandwiches, hot pastries and sausage rolls if you’re just about to jump onto the train to London. The coffee is good too.
Parks & Nature
Take a long walk, or even a scenic jog through truly beautiful scenery, with lovely flower gardens at the heart of the park. There is a cafe for meals, snacks and drinks as well as a playground for children. The park has lots of wildlife, including deer, waterfowl, fish and parakeets. Great for serious photographers.
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Parc Bushy
Hampton Court RoadTake a long walk, or even a scenic jog through truly beautiful scenery, with lovely flower gardens at the heart of the park. There is a cafe for meals, snacks and drinks as well as a playground for children. The park has lots of wildlife, including deer, waterfowl, fish and parakeets. Great for serious photographers.
Richmond Park is the largest of the Royal Parks, occupying some 2,500 acres. There are hundreds of red and fallow deer roaming free across it, presumably much happier without having to listen out for the 'View halloo!' of one of Henry VIII's hunting parties. Within the park's bounds are the Palladian splendour of White Lodge and Pembroke Lodge, childhood home to philosopher Bertrand Russell and now a café. From the park's highest point, there are unobstructed views of St Paul's Cathedral, over 12 miles in the distance.
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Parc de Richmond
Richmond Park is the largest of the Royal Parks, occupying some 2,500 acres. There are hundreds of red and fallow deer roaming free across it, presumably much happier without having to listen out for the 'View halloo!' of one of Henry VIII's hunting parties. Within the park's bounds are the Palladian splendour of White Lodge and Pembroke Lodge, childhood home to philosopher Bertrand Russell and now a café. From the park's highest point, there are unobstructed views of St Paul's Cathedral, over 12 miles in the distance.
Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history. Nowadays the Gardens stand at a whopping 300 acres, but they started out a little more humbly in the back yard of what was once the royal palace – favoured most by George III. There’s loads to see here, whether you like green stuff or not. The grand Victorian glasshouses remain a favourite with visitors, one of which (Temperate House) holds the record for the largest surviving Victorian glasshouse.
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Kew Gardens station
Station ApproachKew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history. Nowadays the Gardens stand at a whopping 300 acres, but they started out a little more humbly in the back yard of what was once the royal palace – favoured most by George III. There’s loads to see here, whether you like green stuff or not. The grand Victorian glasshouses remain a favourite with visitors, one of which (Temperate House) holds the record for the largest surviving Victorian glasshouse.
Arts & Culture
Visit the famous hedge maze, Tudor knot garden and the state apartments at this splendid red-brick Tudor Palace, which is set in formal gardens and open parkland along the River Thames. Discovering the lavish spaces where the notorious Henry VIII once resided, indulged and occasionally terrorised his court, particularly his six unfortunate wives.
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Palau de Hampton Court
Hampton Court WayVisit the famous hedge maze, Tudor knot garden and the state apartments at this splendid red-brick Tudor Palace, which is set in formal gardens and open parkland along the River Thames. Discovering the lavish spaces where the notorious Henry VIII once resided, indulged and occasionally terrorised his court, particularly his six unfortunate wives.
I don’t think I have ever walked by these red phone boxes having the domino effect and not seen people taking photos on them. Kingston has a great riverside but these phone boxes are also a great tourist attraction. Vibrant and cool, right there in the middle of Kingston town centre, great addition to the grey dreariness of every day buildings.
David Mach Sculpture "Out of Order"
29a Old London RdI don’t think I have ever walked by these red phone boxes having the domino effect and not seen people taking photos on them. Kingston has a great riverside but these phone boxes are also a great tourist attraction. Vibrant and cool, right there in the middle of Kingston town centre, great addition to the grey dreariness of every day buildings.
No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years. The size of the Castle is breath taking, in fact it is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world and it’s where Her Majesty The Queen chooses to spend most of her private weekends. You might even time your visit when she is in residence! Look at the flag flying from the Castle’s Round Tower; if it’s the Royal Standard The Queen will be there too.
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Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlNo trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years. The size of the Castle is breath taking, in fact it is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world and it’s where Her Majesty The Queen chooses to spend most of her private weekends. You might even time your visit when she is in residence! Look at the flag flying from the Castle’s Round Tower; if it’s the Royal Standard The Queen will be there too.
Visiting Strawberry Hill is a truly theatrical experience. On approach to the building it is immediately apparent from the whitewashed walls and crenelations that this is no ordinary stately home. Once inside the visitor will find the rooms magically lit by a unique collection of renaissance glass with a gloomy castle-like hall and grey gothic staircase leading dramatically to the magnificence of the gallery and state apartment. Between 2007 and 2015 the structure of the building was saved from ruin and the eccentric interiors have been fully restored to their late 18th century style.
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Strawberry Hill House & Garden
268 Waldegrave RdVisiting Strawberry Hill is a truly theatrical experience. On approach to the building it is immediately apparent from the whitewashed walls and crenelations that this is no ordinary stately home. Once inside the visitor will find the rooms magically lit by a unique collection of renaissance glass with a gloomy castle-like hall and grey gothic staircase leading dramatically to the magnificence of the gallery and state apartment. Between 2007 and 2015 the structure of the building was saved from ruin and the eccentric interiors have been fully restored to their late 18th century style.
Shopping
The Bentall Centre is a modern shopping centre of considerable size and includes many recognisable high street shops inside and of course Bentalls department store. Also there are eateries inside and public toilets. There is plenty of parking available including Bentalls multi-storey carpark that has a bridge link to the shopping centre (on carpark level 8).
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Bentalls Shopping Centre
The Bentall Centre is a modern shopping centre of considerable size and includes many recognisable high street shops inside and of course Bentalls department store. Also there are eateries inside and public toilets. There is plenty of parking available including Bentalls multi-storey carpark that has a bridge link to the shopping centre (on carpark level 8).
Essentials
This branch of Sainsbury's has a petrol station and is always well stocked with a large range of products available. The store is clean and well laid out. The staff are polite, knowledgeable and helpful. The car park is large with extra parking spaces for family and disabled users. There is step free access to the shop. The main store also houses a Foreign Exchange, Argos, Starbucks, Timpson, Specsavers & customer toilets are available.
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Sainsbury's
303 Uxbridge RdThis branch of Sainsbury's has a petrol station and is always well stocked with a large range of products available. The store is clean and well laid out. The staff are polite, knowledgeable and helpful. The car park is large with extra parking spaces for family and disabled users. There is step free access to the shop. The main store also houses a Foreign Exchange, Argos, Starbucks, Timpson, Specsavers & customer toilets are available.
Waitrose & Partners
50 London RdGreat convenient store to grab a few essentials.
Universal Dry Cleaners
80 Station RdLavender Therapies - a peaceful, tranquil space for you to relax, be pampered, and enjoy wonderful facial and body treatments.
Lavender Therapies
78 Station RdLavender Therapies - a peaceful, tranquil space for you to relax, be pampered, and enjoy wonderful facial and body treatments.
Sightseeing
You can walk on the south side of the river Thames from Kingston to about Thames Ditton or all the way to Hampton Court on the north side. There are many riverside restaurants in Kingston, walk, cycle or even run along the path. Experience the varied 'boat life' cruising down the Thames, ranging from the rowers practising for their next race, to the small motorboats, to the much larger 'gin palaces' of the more well-to-do. There are also restaurants and pubs at the Hampton Court end (mainly in East Molesey across the river); and, of course, Hampton Court itself. If you don't want to walk both ways, you can take the train back to Hampton.
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Riverside Walk Kingston
2A Riverside WalkYou can walk on the south side of the river Thames from Kingston to about Thames Ditton or all the way to Hampton Court on the north side. There are many riverside restaurants in Kingston, walk, cycle or even run along the path. Experience the varied 'boat life' cruising down the Thames, ranging from the rowers practising for their next race, to the small motorboats, to the much larger 'gin palaces' of the more well-to-do. There are also restaurants and pubs at the Hampton Court end (mainly in East Molesey across the river); and, of course, Hampton Court itself. If you don't want to walk both ways, you can take the train back to Hampton.
The Hampton Ferry is the oldest ferry on the River Thames, providing a service since 1514. Self-drive motor-boats are available to hire between April and October so that you can explore the picturesque sites at your own pace. Whether you want to stop off at a riverside pub or moor up and enjoy a picnic they will be more than happy to help you plan a great day.-
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Hampton Ferry Boat House
1 Thames StThe Hampton Ferry is the oldest ferry on the River Thames, providing a service since 1514. Self-drive motor-boats are available to hire between April and October so that you can explore the picturesque sites at your own pace. Whether you want to stop off at a riverside pub or moor up and enjoy a picnic they will be more than happy to help you plan a great day.-
Entertainment & Activities
There is nowhere in England more important to rugby union than Twickenham Stadium. Home to England Rugby and the World Rugby Museum (WRM) - this is the ultimate experience for the rugby enthusiast. The World Rugby Museum & Stadium Tour gives a unique insight into this magnificent sport. Twickenham Stadium is the fifth largest sports stadium in Europe and the largest rugby venue in the world.
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Estadi de Twickenham
200 Whitton RdThere is nowhere in England more important to rugby union than Twickenham Stadium. Home to England Rugby and the World Rugby Museum (WRM) - this is the ultimate experience for the rugby enthusiast. The World Rugby Museum & Stadium Tour gives a unique insight into this magnificent sport. Twickenham Stadium is the fifth largest sports stadium in Europe and the largest rugby venue in the world.
Thorpe Parl Resort is home to some of the UK's top roller coasters, such as Stealth the UK's fastest roller coaster, launcing guests to 205ft at 80mph in 2.5 seconds, THE SWARM the UK's only winged coaster and SAW - The Ride the world's first horror themed roller coaster. At Halloween the park transforms, Fright Nights are legendary for terrifying scare mazes, scream-worthy immersive experiences and spooky costumes.
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Thorpe Park Resort
Staines RoadThorpe Parl Resort is home to some of the UK's top roller coasters, such as Stealth the UK's fastest roller coaster, launcing guests to 205ft at 80mph in 2.5 seconds, THE SWARM the UK's only winged coaster and SAW - The Ride the world's first horror themed roller coaster. At Halloween the park transforms, Fright Nights are legendary for terrifying scare mazes, scream-worthy immersive experiences and spooky costumes.
Get a unique view of majestic Amur Tigers, before descending a misty waterfall drop, right through the centre of a giant tiger's head carved into the imposing rock. Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a theme park that includes 10 themed lands, over 40 rides and attractions a Zoo, Sea Life Centre and daily shows!
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Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Leatherhead RoadGet a unique view of majestic Amur Tigers, before descending a misty waterfall drop, right through the centre of a giant tiger's head carved into the imposing rock. Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a theme park that includes 10 themed lands, over 40 rides and attractions a Zoo, Sea Life Centre and daily shows!
No better way for you and your family to unleash your inner Tarzan than with a visit to Go Ape at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Within the Tree Top Adventure course, adventurous tribes can enjoy two to three hours in the trees, taking on zip wires, Tarzan swings, rope ladders and a variety of obstacles and crossings. For mini Tarzans, the Tree Top Junior course is ideal - offering a fun-filled hour of tree-to-tree crossings, finishing with a zip line finale. Go Ape also features a Woodland Discovery Centre providing educational workshops, mini Tarzans and Baboons will be able to take a step out of the classroom and into the canopy to develop their learning.
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Go Ape Chessington World of Adventures (Treetop Challenge, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
Leatherhead RoadNo better way for you and your family to unleash your inner Tarzan than with a visit to Go Ape at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Within the Tree Top Adventure course, adventurous tribes can enjoy two to three hours in the trees, taking on zip wires, Tarzan swings, rope ladders and a variety of obstacles and crossings. For mini Tarzans, the Tree Top Junior course is ideal - offering a fun-filled hour of tree-to-tree crossings, finishing with a zip line finale. Go Ape also features a Woodland Discovery Centre providing educational workshops, mini Tarzans and Baboons will be able to take a step out of the classroom and into the canopy to develop their learning.