Things to Do
Shopping
Kingston is internationally renowned for its extensive range of shops, markets and services for the busy visitor. The title of the premier retail centre in the South East of England is well justified. Traditionally a historic Market Town, Kingston has, over the past decade,received substantial investment resulting in the provision of 3.5 million sq ft of retail floor space including Eden Walk, Clarence Street and the award winning Bentall Centre.
Markets
Monday Morning Market
Held on the Cattle Market car park off Fairfield North every Monday including bank holidays (except Christmas) from 8 am - 2pm. The Monday Morning Market sells everything from fashion and tools to food and plants.
Kingston's Ancient Market
The Market is open 6 days a week, Monday - Saturday from 9am - 5pm selling fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, clothing and pet supplies plus much much more!
Kingston Entertainment
Kingston has an array of cafés and restaurants offering mouth-watering cuisine from around the world to suit every taste and budget. Night-time in Kingston is full of action, with the numerous bars, clubs and traditional pubs offering something for everyone. The riverside development at Charter Quay with its heady mix of high quality residential accommodation, atmospheric restaurants and specialist retailers is an ideal balance to The Rotunda packed full of leisure and entertainment.
The Rotunda Kingston
Tel: 0871 224 4007 (Odeon cinema)
The Rotunda, a modern entertainment complex built over 4 levels, is ideally located on Clarence Street in Kingston upon Thames directly opposite the mainline railway station. Open 7 days a week until late, The Rotunda offers a choice of venues including a 14 screen Odeon cinema – the largest in the UK, David Lloyd Leisure club, 16 lane Megabowl as well as a variety of 7 restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Visit The Rotunda for all-round entertainment!