Installation of red telephone boxes in Kingston town centre

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The Charter Quay area in Kingston Kingston Bridge Students enjoying the sunshine in Canbury Gardens Installation of red telephone boxes in Kingston town centre
Student feeding swans by the Thames Students in Bentalls shopping centre People sitting along the river Students sitting along the river
Students enjoying a coffee in the market square Kingston's market square Kingston town centre Deer in a nearby park

Kingston town centre

Students in Kingston town centreKingston upon Thames has something for everyone, whatever your interests. Saxon kings were once crowned here, and the coronation stone can still be seen outside the Guildhall. Today the town boasts a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants, and is surrounded by some beautiful parks, including Richmond Park, Bushy Park and Hampton Court Palace.

Kingston is great for shopping thanks to its indoor shopping centre and daily market, including a German market at Christmas. During the summer its riverside bars and restaurants prove popular with both locals and visitors. The town centre hosts an eclectic mix of club nights at large and alternative venues, as well as a multi-screen cinemaStudents getting on a train (central London is only 25 minutes from Kingston) and a leisure centre.

The Rose Theatre shows an exciting and varied mix of plays, with cheaper tickets available for students. Kingston University is affiliated to the Stanley Picker and Dorich House art galleries, both of which host a variety of exhibitions.

Kingston has excellent public transport links, with frequent buses to neighbouring areas. Central London is only 25 minutes away by train, giving you a great opportunity to explore the museums, galleries and nightclubs of one of the world’s most exciting capital cities.