Welcome to Kington upon Thames

Clarence Street

Clarence Street is the pedestrianised heart of Kingston. With John Lewis at its river end, it includes a huge choice of fashion shops to suit all tastes and pockets, including Top Shop, Monsoon, Next, Gap and River Island.

The Bentall Centre

Located on Clarence Street, The Bentall Centre has come a long way since it opened over 17 years ago. Today the Centre contains over 80 shops and attracts over fourteen million visitors a year. And it just keeps getting better; with new stores, more services and facilities including a full health club.

Shop at top fashion and lifestyle brands such as Apple, HMV, Waterstones, H&M, New Look, Zara, Hollister, Timberland, Superdry and Mothercare. View the Centre Guide on screen here.

With a spectacular atrium higher than the nave of Westminster Abbey and the Aston Webb facade, inspired by Wren's design for Hampton Court, the building is as impressive as the shopping.

Inside, the Centre is beautifully designed with perforated white metalwork containing some 2,000 fibre optic lights. At night, it's just like shopping under the stars! This award winning design helps create the perfect atmosphere for shopping.

The Bentall Shopping Centre
Wood Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1TP

020 8541 5066
www.thebentallcentre-shopping.com

Bentalls

The anchor store in The Bentall Centre, Bentalls is Kingston’s premium department store featuring fabulous brands across Menswear, Womenswear, Childrenswear, Homeware and Cosmetics. Home to an exclusive range of luxury brands including Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, DKNY, Paul Smith Black, Joseph and Farhi.

The store boasts a fantastic range of restaurants including Carluccio’s, Caffè Nero and Bentalls Centre View Restaurant, which includes six different eateries from Baby Deli to Satori Sushi, all set in a fantastic new area not previously open to the public with panoramic views of The Bentall Centre.

Bentalls
Wood Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1TX

020 8546 1001
www.bentalls.co.uk

John Lewis

At the river end of Clarence Street, just opposite Bentalls, John Lewis Kingston is open seven days a week offering four floors of the best in shopping, from fashion, to home and technology and Waitrose in the basement.

They have a number of advisory services on offer, including fashion, nursery, and furnishing and fitted kitchens.

Their riverside restaurant, THE PLACE TO EAT, allows you to enjoy a coffee or a hot meal while you shop.

John Lewis
Wood Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1TE

020 8547 3000
www.johnlewis.com/kingston

Eden Walk Shopping Centre

Eden Walk Shopping Centre has the perfect mix for a great shopping experience. There are dozens of stores and cafés, convenient parking and transport links, offering a welcoming atmosphere and fantastic choice.

With specialty stores such as Eden Jewellers and Amy’s Nails to high street names such as Boots, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Bhs, Jigsaw, Heal’s, Punkyfish and many more, you won’t need to go anywhere else. Relax in the centre square and watch one of their many events or recharge your batteries in one of the cafés — including Paul, Prêt a Manger, Caffè Nero and Coffee Break.

Download a map of Eden Walk here.

Eden Walk Shopping Centre
Eden Walk
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1BL

020 8549 9672
www.edenwalkshopping.co.uk

Old London Road

The gateway to Old London Road is marked by Kingston’s famous falling over phone boxes (officially named ‘Out of Order’ by artist David Mach). If you venture behind this sculpture, you’ll find an eclectic mix of unusual and interesting shops.

Kingston Antiques Centre is home to 90 dealers on two floors selling a huge variety of items— both small and large. For contemporary goods with a retro feel, visit No 37. Recently featured on BBC’s Mary Queen of Shops, this store has undergone a radical makeover.

Other hidden gems include the town centre’s only tattoo parlour, a fabulous little Thai restaurant and The Fighting Cocks— an alternative music and comedy venue which has hosted comics Bill Bailey and Robin Williams amongst others.

Ancient Market Place

The Ancient Market Place has a rich history, which has contributed to the diverse buildings surrounding the Ancient Market and Market House. This area is now renowned for high end beauty retailers such as The White Company, Space. NK, L’Occitane, Jo Malone and Molton Brown. It is also home to a number of fashion boutiques including Escape, East, Jack Wills and Kew.

In the centre of the Ancient Market Place is the Market House, which has been a prominent feature in Kingston since the 19th century. Today the Market House is used as an exhibition gallery with local artists displaying their work and it is home to the Tourist Information Centre. The Tourist Information Centre allows visitors to top up their oyster card, book National Express tickets and buy London and Kingston Souvenirs. Kingston University also operate an Art Work Shop inside the Market House, which displays current and alumni students work.

Markets

Kingston’s Ancient Market Place has been home to a market for over 800 years. Today the traders are open 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday from 9am - 5pm (half day on Wednesday), selling fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, flowers, and fancy dress costumes, plus much much more.

The Ancient Market Place is the usual home for visiting markets. Each year there are French, German, Italian and even Moroccan markets. Keep an eye on the Kingstonfirst calendar to find out what’s coming soon.

Over in the Cattle Market (off Fairfield North), there’s a Monday Morning Market. Over 50 traders visit weekly and sell their wares from 9am to 1.30pm . You’ll be able to pick up all kinds of everything— including fashion items, food, plants and tools.

Find out more about shopping at Kingston's Markets here.

If you are interested in becoming a trader on one of Kingston’s Markets, please visit our 'For Business' pages.