Essentials
Local food & services you may need during your stay
You might prefer to get a service wash if you'd rather not have clothes drying in the house
Sparkle Dry Cleaner And Laundrette
7 Station ApproachYou might prefer to get a service wash if you'd rather not have clothes drying in the house
Quality supermarket (open 7 days a week).
72 Oldfield Rd, Hampton TW12 2HQ
Nearest cashpoint (in-store)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8AM-9PM
Saturday 8AM-9PM
Sunday 10AM-4PM
Little Waitrose - Hampton
72 Oldfield RdQuality supermarket (open 7 days a week).
72 Oldfield Rd, Hampton TW12 2HQ
Nearest cashpoint (in-store)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8AM-9PM
Saturday 8AM-9PM
Sunday 10AM-4PM
Hampton Supermarket Premier
31 Percy RdGood for out-of-hours booze & groceries. Open 365 days 07:00 to 23:00
Shauns Quality Meats
121 Station RdLong-established local butcher
Hampton Post Office
96 Station RdBuy stamps, send letters & parcels
Impressed
123 Station RdComplete laundry service.
020 8979 8383
Rear of 70 - 74 Station Road , Hampton, TW12 2AX
8.30am - 5.00pm
Out of Hours Telephone: 0845 45 47 NHS Direct
Details: On Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays an Emergency Dental Service operates at Kingston Hospital between the hours of 9.30 and 12.30.
This is a walk-in service; no appointment is needed and patients should go to the Princess Alexandra Dental Wing. There is an NHS charge for urgent treatment in this setting.
Please note that there is no urgent dental treatment service at the hospital during the week and patients should not telephone the hospital.
Courtyard Dental Practice
70 Station Road020 8979 8383
Rear of 70 - 74 Station Road , Hampton, TW12 2AX
8.30am - 5.00pm
Out of Hours Telephone: 0845 45 47 NHS Direct
Details: On Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays an Emergency Dental Service operates at Kingston Hospital between the hours of 9.30 and 12.30.
This is a walk-in service; no appointment is needed and patients should go to the Princess Alexandra Dental Wing. There is an NHS charge for urgent treatment in this setting.
Please note that there is no urgent dental treatment service at the hospital during the week and patients should not telephone the hospital.
For medical accidents and emergencies (including emergency dental treatment)l. IF YOU NEED TO CALL AN AMBULANCE CALL 999
General switchboard: 0208 546 7711
Nearest train station is Norbiton (on the route to Waterloo: takes just over 20 minutes from Hampton).
https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
The Royal Eye Unit - Emergency Department
1 Galsworthy RoadFor medical accidents and emergencies (including emergency dental treatment)l. IF YOU NEED TO CALL AN AMBULANCE CALL 999
General switchboard: 0208 546 7711
Nearest train station is Norbiton (on the route to Waterloo: takes just over 20 minutes from Hampton).
https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
Teddington Memorial Hospital
11 Hampton RdFor drop-in doctor appointments
Boots
3 Station ApproachNearest pharmacy
3 Station Approach, TW12 2HZ (village shops on other side of railway)
Food Scene
Local takeaways, cafes and restaurants. Look on Google maps - they are all a short walk away.
TASTE- Hampton
70 Milton RdGood for breakfast and lunch. Outside seating. Some Turkish treats on offer.
Plenty
135 Station RdDecent coffee and quality pizzas, with gluten-free options
Fatti Mama
129 Station RdConvenient Chinese takeaway, opposite the station
Excellent fish and chips from this long-established family takeaway
115 Station Rd, Hampton TW12 2AL
Tues - Thurs. 16:00 - 21:30
Fri 11:30 - 14:00. 17:00 - 21:30
Sat 11:30 - 14:00. 17:00 - 21:00
Marini's Fish & Chips
115 Station RdExcellent fish and chips from this long-established family takeaway
115 Station Rd, Hampton TW12 2AL
Tues - Thurs. 16:00 - 21:30
Fri 11:30 - 14:00. 17:00 - 21:30
Sat 11:30 - 14:00. 17:00 - 21:00
Long-established Bangladeshi restaurant
119 Station Rd, Hampton TW12 2AL
http://www.monafs.co.uk
Monaf's Restaurant
119 Station RdLong-established Bangladeshi restaurant
119 Station Rd, Hampton TW12 2AL
http://www.monafs.co.uk
Award-winning Indian takeaway. Great quality curries and the chef even created a number of dishes especially for a recent guest who had numerous food intolerances.
Hampton Tandoori
59 Oldfield RdAward-winning Indian takeaway. Great quality curries and the chef even created a number of dishes especially for a recent guest who had numerous food intolerances.
Friendly Italian family cafe serves great coffee, tasty and generous breakfasts and lunches. There are tables on the wide pavement outside - ideal for sunny days.
Chinos Cafe
82 Station RdFriendly Italian family cafe serves great coffee, tasty and generous breakfasts and lunches. There are tables on the wide pavement outside - ideal for sunny days.
Sweet Cafe Hampton
13 Wensleydale RdCakes, sweets and coffee. What's not to like?
Dempseys Cafe
63A Oldfield RdNo frills working men's traditional English breakfast. Excellent bubble and squeak.
Freshly-baked bread on these premises since 1929
2 Station Approach, Hampton TW12 2HZ
Mon to Fri. 07:00 to 16:30
Sat: 07:00 to 15:00
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The Cavan Bakery
183 High StFreshly-baked bread on these premises since 1929
2 Station Approach, Hampton TW12 2HZ
Mon to Fri. 07:00 to 16:30
Sat: 07:00 to 15:00
With a garden patio, this restaurant is noted for its evening tapas menu
http://www.squiffysrestaurant.co.uk/menus/evening-tapas-mains.aspx
Squiffy's @ The Jolly Cooper
16 High StWith a garden patio, this restaurant is noted for its evening tapas menu
http://www.squiffysrestaurant.co.uk/menus/evening-tapas-mains.aspx
Sightseeing
These are all local and easy to incorporate in a walking tour via Bushy Park and the River Thames
This historic home of Henry VIII celebrated its 500 year anniversary in 2015. Aside from the palace itself, the gardens are lovely and it hosts an annual flower show every July (this year 5-10 July): https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show
The annual music festival attracts big name performers (this year 8-23 June):
http://www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
Every Christmas there's an ice rink:
http://www.ticketlineuk.com/event/hampton-court-palace-ice-rink
And you'll find plenty of other events throughout the year:
http://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/#gs.9BDREVM
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I-Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayThis historic home of Henry VIII celebrated its 500 year anniversary in 2015. Aside from the palace itself, the gardens are lovely and it hosts an annual flower show every July (this year 5-10 July): https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show
The annual music festival attracts big name performers (this year 8-23 June):
http://www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
Every Christmas there's an ice rink:
http://www.ticketlineuk.com/event/hampton-court-palace-ice-rink
And you'll find plenty of other events throughout the year:
http://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/#gs.9BDREVM
David Gilmour's beautiful studio on The Thames. The Astoria was built in 1911 and parts of each of the last three Pink Floyd studio albums were recorded here.
Astoria (Houseboat/Recording Studio)
David Gilmour's beautiful studio on The Thames. The Astoria was built in 1911 and parts of each of the last three Pink Floyd studio albums were recorded here.
It was once home to a luxury hotel and attracted famous residents. Now it's surrounded by stunning houseboats. Check out its history here:
http://www.taggs-island.com
Taggs Island Ltd
It was once home to a luxury hotel and attracted famous residents. Now it's surrounded by stunning houseboats. Check out its history here:
http://www.taggs-island.com
Atmospheric Platts Eyot is a large Thames island that was home to the Thorneycroft boatyard, which built torpedo boats in the two world wars. It's home to various arty studios and pleasingly decrepit in places.
http://hidden-london.com/gazetteer/platts-eyot/
Port Hampton Estates Limited
Atmospheric Platts Eyot is a large Thames island that was home to the Thorneycroft boatyard, which built torpedo boats in the two world wars. It's home to various arty studios and pleasingly decrepit in places.
http://hidden-london.com/gazetteer/platts-eyot/
Built by 18th century actor, David Garrick, as a homage to Shakespeare, on the banks of the Thames, opposite his house. It's open to the public on Sunday afternoons from spring to autumn.
http://www.garrickstemple.org.uk
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Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
Hampton Court RoadBuilt by 18th century actor, David Garrick, as a homage to Shakespeare, on the banks of the Thames, opposite his house. It's open to the public on Sunday afternoons from spring to autumn.
http://www.garrickstemple.org.uk
Ancient market town on the Thames where Saxon kings were crowned. Now home to a university, extensive shopping, restaurants & nightlife.
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g504175-Kingston_upon_Thames_Greater_L
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Kingston upon Thames
Ancient market town on the Thames where Saxon kings were crowned. Now home to a university, extensive shopping, restaurants & nightlife.
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g504175-Kingston_upon_Thames_Greater_L
Entertainment, Sports & Activities
These are all within easy reach of the house
Hampton's heated open-air pool is open 365 days a year, in a scenic setting next to Bushy Park.
The summer picnic concerts host big names at reasonable prices:
http://www.hamptonpool.co.uk/4-concerts-and-activities/concerts/4_concerts-2016.htm
Dukes Head Passage is a pretty wooded path, running alongside the pool and surrounding fields, with access to Bushy Park and its beautiful Woodland Gardens
Dukes Head Passage / Hampton Pool
Hampton's heated open-air pool is open 365 days a year, in a scenic setting next to Bushy Park.
The summer picnic concerts host big names at reasonable prices:
http://www.hamptonpool.co.uk/4-concerts-and-activities/concerts/4_concerts-2016.htm
Dukes Head Passage is a pretty wooded path, running alongside the pool and surrounding fields, with access to Bushy Park and its beautiful Woodland Gardens
A stone's throw from the house, the green hosts a number of community events during the summer/autumn and its children's playground is a year-round attraction for younger guests.
Hampton Village Green
118 Station RoadA stone's throw from the house, the green hosts a number of community events during the summer/autumn and its children's playground is a year-round attraction for younger guests.
Local friendly sailing club, Merlins, GP14, Enterprise, Solo's and Comets. Based upstream of the Thames from Teddington, Richmond. Both Surrey and Middlesex banks on either side of clubhouse.
Address: Benn's Island (accessed via chain ferry from bottom of Benn's Alley)
http://www.hamptonsailingclub.com
Hampton Sailing Club
Thames StreetLocal friendly sailing club, Merlins, GP14, Enterprise, Solo's and Comets. Based upstream of the Thames from Teddington, Richmond. Both Surrey and Middlesex banks on either side of clubhouse.
Address: Benn's Island (accessed via chain ferry from bottom of Benn's Alley)
http://www.hamptonsailingclub.com
Hampton Hill Theatre
90 High StLocal amateur productions
Multiplex cinema with bars, restaurants and bowling alley
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Odeon IMAX Cinema Kingston
Clarence StreetMultiplex cinema with bars, restaurants and bowling alley
Lovely independent cinema - part of the excellent Curzon chain, with consistently good programming.
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Curzon Richmond
3 Water LnLovely independent cinema - part of the excellent Curzon chain, with consistently good programming.
The oldest ferry on the Thames, they hire out motor boats for you to take a scenic trip up this stretch of the Thames.
Either take the ferry across the Thames to walk on the tow path (scenic walk to Hampton Court or to Walton-on-Thames in the opposite direction) or, if it's a nice day, hire a small motor boat and take a trip around Taggs Island and then head to Sunbury and Walton for some nice riverside pub stops and to ogle the many lovely riverside properties/play havoc with sailing boats & kayaks!
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Hampton Ferry Boat House
1 Thames StThe oldest ferry on the Thames, they hire out motor boats for you to take a scenic trip up this stretch of the Thames.
Either take the ferry across the Thames to walk on the tow path (scenic walk to Hampton Court or to Walton-on-Thames in the opposite direction) or, if it's a nice day, hire a small motor boat and take a trip around Taggs Island and then head to Sunbury and Walton for some nice riverside pub stops and to ogle the many lovely riverside properties/play havoc with sailing boats & kayaks!
Park Lane Stables
Park LaneWant to go riding in Bushy Park?
http://www.parklanestables.co.uk
Lovely setting for a game of golf, in Home Park - behind Hampton Court Palace and flanking the River Thames. Watch out for the wild deer!
http://www.hamptoncourtgolf.co.uk/
Hampton Court Palace Golf Club
Dillon CloseLovely setting for a game of golf, in Home Park - behind Hampton Court Palace and flanking the River Thames. Watch out for the wild deer!
http://www.hamptoncourtgolf.co.uk/
Get a taste of the action close-up. Great fun! And a very local activity. Just down the road - Station Road.
http://www.hamptonfc.net/
Hampton & Richmond Borough Football Club
Beaver CloseGet a taste of the action close-up. Great fun! And a very local activity. Just down the road - Station Road.
http://www.hamptonfc.net/
Why not take a cruise up the Thames? Boats leave regularly from Hampton Court for Richmond, Kew and Westminster.
http://www.thamesriverboats.co.uk/index.html
Thames River Boats
64 Hampton Ct WayWhy not take a cruise up the Thames? Boats leave regularly from Hampton Court for Richmond, Kew and Westminster.
http://www.thamesriverboats.co.uk/index.html
Home of UK rugby. Come here to see a game and soak up the atmosphere. Visit the World Rugby Museum and take a tour of the stadium. Or go to one of the major concerts that take place here.
https://www.twickenhamstadium.com/whats-on
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Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdHome of UK rugby. Come here to see a game and soak up the atmosphere. Visit the World Rugby Museum and take a tour of the stadium. Or go to one of the major concerts that take place here.
https://www.twickenhamstadium.com/whats-on
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a sample of what's available in Hampton and immediate surrounding areas. Of course, there's always central London and the massive choice of entertainments on offer there.
Drink where the locals drink at 'The Dip' (as its affectionately known). Staggering distance from the house. Traditional pub with decent pub grub, a sheltered garden, and a smattering of local eccentrics.
https://www.therailwaybellhampton.co.uk
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The Railway Bell
Station RoadDrink where the locals drink at 'The Dip' (as its affectionately known). Staggering distance from the house. Traditional pub with decent pub grub, a sheltered garden, and a smattering of local eccentrics.
https://www.therailwaybellhampton.co.uk
The Worlds End
88 Station RdBig screens to watch the game
Large garden for summer BBQs
Live music at the weekends
Ram Jam Records
46b Richmond RdLong-standing music and comedy venue at The Grey Horse
With its riverside position this gastropub hosts live music on Saturday nights and pub quizzes on Sunday nights
http://www.thebellinnhampton.co.uk
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The Bell Inn
8 Thames StWith its riverside position this gastropub hosts live music on Saturday nights and pub quizzes on Sunday nights
http://www.thebellinnhampton.co.uk
Nearby Kingston-upon-Thames is a university town and so there are several clubs to cater for students and young professionals in the area. This is one of the larger clubs, which also hosts music gigs
https://www.pryzm.co.uk/kingston-upon-thames
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PRYZM Kingston
154 Clarence StNearby Kingston-upon-Thames is a university town and so there are several clubs to cater for students and young professionals in the area. This is one of the larger clubs, which also hosts music gigs
https://www.pryzm.co.uk/kingston-upon-thames
Getting Around
Birdie Bikes
7 Wensleydale RdVery helpful bike shop. Also do bike hire.
Heathrow Airport
Budget Car Hire
http://www.budget.co.uk/rental-locations/car-hire-hampton-court.html
Good reliable taxi service: 020 8560 0000
http://www.parkercarservice.co.uk/landing_page/teddington_taxi
Parker Car Services (Teddington)
Good reliable taxi service: 020 8560 0000
http://www.parkercarservice.co.uk/landing_page/teddington_taxi
Schools
Hampton School
Hanworth RoadPrestigious school
The Lady Eleanor Holles
Hanworth RoadHigh achieving girls' school
May be of interest if you are planning to move to the area
Percy Rd, Hampton TW12 2LA
Phone: 020 8979 2545
Hampton Junior School
Percy RoadMay be of interest if you are planning to move to the area
Percy Rd, Hampton TW12 2LA
Phone: 020 8979 2545