Location: Kingston upon Thames
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The 8 Best Nature & Parks in Kingston upon Thames, England
Kingston upon Thames, also known as Kingston, is an area in the southwest of Greater London, England, 10.4 miles (16.7 km) southwest of Charing Cross. It is the administrative centre of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, and identified as a major metropolitan centre in the London Plan.
Restaurants in Kingston upon Thames
1. Berrylands Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Nestled in the heart of suburbia is a forgotten wildlife haven. Officially recorded as the Raeburn Open Space, this 5 hectare site is made up of a mosaic of habitat types including native deciduous woodland, a small stream known as the Tolworth Brook & some scrub land. A new 3 year project started in 2017 to enhance this wildlife haven & community space with a new bridge & dipping pond.
2. Victoria recreation ground
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By J1J1J
This ticks all the normal 'local park' boxes, including a large play area (with swings, climbing frames, etc) for kids and a really decent cafe. I've enjoyed sitting on the grass on a warm summers day to bask in the sunshine, or eating a delicious cheese and ham croissant and a coffee from the cafe, or a quick lunch on a bench in the winter (please use the bins for any rubbish!).
3. Fishponds Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Fishponds Park, Surbiton is 19 acres fronted by the Ewell Road but with additional entrances from Hollyfield Rd, King Charles Rd & Mayberry Place. A brickworks in 1880 with Manor House, the land was purchased by the council & became a municipal park. There are 3 ponds linked by a pump & stream system, a grass meadow, rose beds, a 'dell' area, mature specimen trees & large grass amenity areas.
Reviewed By FunkyWildcat
Fishponds Park continues to be an amazing local green space to be able to visit and relax in. Every time I visit, whether alone or with friends or family, I realise how lucky we are to have this council owned space with a wonderful community group committed to improving it. The work volunteers have done is brilliant and my family is excited to see how it will improve. Keep up the great work!
4. Kingston upon Thames - Shepperton Ferry Trail
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Engee1 - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Having lived in Kingston for over 30 years, I finally got to visit the local museum. It is truly lovely. Informative and well laid out and with direct access into the adjacent library. The children's activities held upstairs were just right. Well done Kingston Museum, we'll be back.
5. Canbury Gardens
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By RAZAshadab - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Canbury Gardens among the most beautiful places to be in Kingston area. It has a nice and beautiful garden, overlooking the Thames river. Good for a walk, jog , cycling, fishing, or feeding the birds near the river. With free basketball court and big field for children to run around, it is an ideal place to picnic with friends and family. You can also hire a boat or cruise at the river. My favourite activity is to just sit on any of the benches around, and just watch the world go by. Serenity, tranquility, peaceful ......... its my favourite place in Kingston. p.s. : please avoid visiting there in the evenings on the weekends. There has been a growing nuisance of drunken crowds spoiling the area.
6. Claremont Gardens (Surbiton town centre)
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4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By J1J1J
A regular at Claremont Gardens, I love seeing all the changes that go on through the seasons. The colours of the trees and landscape are beautiful in different ways through the year. It's definitely worth a visit for a little exploration and calm wander around the grounds. I've enjoyed hiring a boat to head out on the pond too, with the quizzical looks of interest from the ducks and birds floating around. The obligatory visit to a National Trust cafe for a scone also helps!
