Welcome to Kington upon Thames

Art Galleries & Exhibitions

Below are details of some of Kingston’s Art Galleries. Visit our 'What's On' page for up to date Exhibition listings.

Market House Exhibition Gallery
Market House Gallery is located in the heart of Kingston in the beautiful Grade II* listed Market House building. The gallery exhibits work from local artists and community groups. Due to the multifunctional use of the Market House, check the ‘What’s On’ pages for details about the next exhibition.

For information on hiring the space for your own exhibition, visit our Market House booking page.

Market House Exhibition Gallery
Market Place,
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1JS

Artisan Gallery
Artisan Gallery showcases original pieces of artwork. With only 5 branches across the UK this is a perfect opportunity to source new and unusual designs. There are also a range of modern art prints available.

Artisan Fine Art - Kingston upon Thames Gallery
14- 18 Fife Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1SZ

www.artisangalleries.com

Fusion Arts
Fusion Arts is a charitable company that showcases local artist works. They host regular studio open days, see their website for details.

Fusion Arts Studios
53 Eden Street
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1BW

www.fusionartsstudios.co.uk

Kingston Museum
Kingston Museum has three permanent galleries: Ancient Origins, Town of Kings and Eadweard Muybridge; and there is an art gallery which hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Kingston Museum
Wheatfield Way
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2PS

020 8547 5006
www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/leisure/museum.htm

Penny School Gallery
Penny School Gallery is located within Kingston College’s School of Art and Design campus. The gallery was established in 1997, it has developed overtime and today it showcases contemporary art, design and crafts.

Penny School Gallery
Richmond Road
Kingston
KT2 5BP

www.pennyschoolgallery.net

Stanley Picker Gallery
The Stanley Picker Gallery at the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture, Kingston University, works with artists, designers and musicians to facilitate and provide access to a broad programme of exhibitions, collaborative projects, events and education initiatives.

Kingston University
Middle Mill Island
Knights Park
Kingston upon Thames

020 8417 4074
www.kingston.ac.uk/picker

Admission is Free

The Toilet Gallery
The former public toilet located in Nipper Alley (alongside the King’s Tun) has been transformed into a gallery specialising in contemporary, mixed media and new media art.

The Toilet Gallery
Nipper Alley
151 Clarence Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1QT

Whitewall Gallery
The Whitewall Gallery is situated with Bentalls Department Store, and showcases work from contemporary artists seven days a week. There are 29 Whitewall galleries around the UK.

Whitewall Gallery
Third Floor,
Bentalls Wood Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1TX

www.whitewallgalleries.com

Theatre

Kingston is home to two theatres – the Rose Theatre and the Arthur Cotterell Theatre. For listings, please visit our 'What's On' page.

Rose Theatre, Kingston
The Rose Theatre is a 900 seat venue in the centre of Kingston. The design of the auditorium took its inspiration from the Elizabethan Rose Theatre, situated on London’s Bankside and has the same lozenge shaped stage, semi-circular seating configuration and pit area, where audiences can sit on cushions to watch performances.

The Rose opened in 2008 and in February 2010, hosted its seventh home-grown production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a cast led by Judi Dench. In 2012, Joely Richardson will be gracing the stage in performances of The Lady from the Sea.

The Rose Theatre
24-26 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1HL

Tel: 08444 821 556
www.rosetheatrekingston.org

Arthur Cotterell Theatre (ACT)
The Arthur Cotterell Theatre opened in 2004 and is based within the Kingston College campus. The theatre is used by students studying at the college and independent theatre groups.

Arthur Cotterell Theatre
Kingston College
Kingston Hall Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2AQ

020 8546 2151
www.kingston-college.ac.uk

Music

Kingston has an array of musical experience to suit all tastes, from Jazz to live Bands and classical concerts. Below are some of the main live music venues in the Town Centre. For up to date listings, visit our 'What's On' page.

All Saints Church
All Saints Church provides a stunning venue for classical concerts and choral works.

All Saints Church
Market Place
Kingston upon Thames
KT11JP

020 8546 5964

For more information visit http://e-voice.org.uk/allsaintskingston/

Banquet Records
Banquet Records host regular live PAs with a range of up and coming artists.

Banquet Records
52 Eden Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EE

020 8549 5871
www.banquetrecords.com

Canbury Park Bandstand
Alternatively, pull up a deckchair next to the Canbury Gardens Bandstand and listen to free concerts throughout the summer.

For more information visit www.kingston.gov.uk/bandstand

Culture Cafe
The Culture Cafe in the Rose Theatre hosts a free programme of music, events, talks and exhibitions. The Culture Cafe is home to regular jazz performances on the first Tuesday every month at 1.15pm and is fortunate to have one off acoustic sets from local musicians.

Culture Cafe
Rose Theatre
24-26 High Street,
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1HL

www.rosetheatrekingston.org/culture-cafe-0

Fighting Cocks
Fighting Cocks operates alternative music nights most evenings, showcasing relatively unknown bands through to well established artists.

Fighting Cocks
56 Old London Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 6QA

020 8974 6469
www.the-fighting-cocks.co.uk

The Grey Horse
The Grey Horse first established itself as a live jazz venue, now the venue hosts all genres of music from jazz/funk to blues and rock.

The Grey Horse
46 Richmond Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey KT2 5EE

www.grey-horse.co.uk