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Kingston upon Thames, colloquially known as Kingston, is a town in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, south-west London, England. It is situated on the River Thames, 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Charing Cross. It is an ancient market town, notable as the place where some Saxon kings were crowned.
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is a borough in southwest London. The main town is Kingston upon Thames and it includes Chessington, Malden Rushett, New Malden, Surbiton and Tolworth. It is the oldest of the four royal boroughs in England.
- 14.38 sq mi (37.25 km²)
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- 1 April 1965
- Greater London
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Kingston upon Thames, royal borough and outer borough of London, England, about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of central London. It lies on the south bank of the River Thames and is part of the historic county of Surrey. The present borough was established in 1965 by amalgamation of the former royal.
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Jun 22, 2021 · What is there to do in Kingston upon Thames? What is Kingston upon Thames famous for? Here’s the short version: Leafy riverside walks and cafes; The Bentalls Centre and every shop you could dream of; Wild open parks like Richmond Park and Bushy Park; Hampton Court Palace – the former home of King Henry VIII
Mar 1, 2024 · The borough of Kingston upon Thames — sorry, the ROYAL Borough of Kingston upon Thames — is steeped in history, sure, but it also has riverside walks, bougie shopping, an art deco...
Located in southwest London, the historic town of Kingston is situated on the picturesque River Thames, just 12 miles from Central London and a 28-minute train ride from Waterloo. The town is well-served by public transport and is close to Heathrow Airport and London’s orbital motorway, the M25.