Nov 28

Blog | Member Spotlight | ArtHouse Galleries

For this edition, we chatted to ArtHouse galleries who have recently opened up in Kingston. We chat to them about their unique concept and delve deep into what you can expect from them when you pop in. ArtHouse Galleries latest affordable art shop is now open at the Bentall Centre... read more →
  • November 28, 2023
Nov 08

Blog | Kingston First Spotlight – Meet The Team

Did you know there are currently 636 businesses and organisations in the Kingston First BID area!  Every month we shine a spotlight on one of our lovely member businesses, but now is your chance to get to know us a little better. First a bit about us, and then a... read more →
  • November 8, 2023
Oct 31
Oct 26

Update | Eagle Brewery Wharf & Memorial Gardens

Kingston Council and Kingston First are continuing their partnership to improve spaces across Kingston town centre, to enable greater access and enjoyment of our green and riverfront spaces,  where everyone can unwind and connect with nature. Eagle Brewery Wharf Following engagement with the local community and businesses, appointed architects Farrer... read more →
  • October 26, 2023
Oct 24

Update | Christmas In Kingston – Plans for 2023

Preparations for Christmas in Kingston are well underway with new bespoke lighting across the town and new light installations for everyone to enjoy. We will bringing back the much loved Christmas market and stage featuring local artists in the Ancient Market Place. This year, the Christmas Market will be taken... read more →
  • October 24, 2023
Oct 11

Blog | Visitor Profiles for Kingston Town Centre

A key part of the objectives of our research with consumers was to understand the profile of visitors to Kingston Town Centre. Of the 1687 responses we received to our survey in June-August, 75% had visited the town centre in 2023.  Visitor Demographics Kingston clearly appeals to those raising a... read more →
  • October 11, 2023
Sep 06

Blog | Member Spotlight | King Living

This week we sit down with Australian furniture giants King Living who opened up shop in Kingston in 2022. We hear all about their journey from small family run business to global brand and everything in between. King Living is an Australian furniture designer, manufacturer and retailer. Innovation, quality, design... read more →
  • September 6, 2023
Aug 30

Update | Kingston Carnival, What You Need to Know

Kingston Carnival, organised by Kingston Racial Equalities Council (KREC), will be taking place on Sunday 3rd September. Please see some of the key information below: There will be a procession, music, food and family activities across the town, 12-7pm. As usual, the organisers are planning three stages: one in the Ancient Market Place, and two on... read more →
  • August 30, 2023
Aug 01

Update | New Updates to our Consumer Website

  If you have visited our consumer website - kingstonuponthames.info - in the past few days you may have spotted a few changes. These changes have been made to harness the full potential of the consumer brand and keep bringing new users to the site. Here is a taster of some... read more →
  • August 1, 2023
Aug 01

Update | The Impact of ULEZ on Kingston

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023. The impact this is likely to have on Kingston Town Centre has been on everyone's minds, but the evidence we have gathered suggests that it is likely to be limited for most. In July... read more →
  • August 1, 2023
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