As a part of our borough-wide programme to improve roads and pavements we will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing works in Hampton Wick High Street and Hampton Court Road The works will take place each night from Sunday 21 July to Wednesday 24 July 2024 between 8pm and 5am Hampton Wick High Street (from The Swan to Kingston Bridge roundabout) and Church Grove will be closed Emergency vehicle and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the night works Traffic from Kingston will be directed via Hampton Court Road Hampton High Street and A313 (Hampton Road Traffic from Hampton Wick will be diverted via the A310 Local buses will also be on diversion. You can find out more on the TfL website Hampton Court Road (from Kingston Bridge roundabout to Church Grove) will be open but under two-way temporary traffic signals Please avoid the area if possible as journey times will be delayed During initial excavation operations to remove the existing road surface Please be assured that we will make every effort to complete the drilling works by 11pm and to keep inconvenience to an absolute minimum If you experience any difficulties with the works you can contact our Customer Services team on Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm by calling 020 8891 1411 and quoting reference HMG/23/094 contact our Careline team on 020 8744 2442 Up to: July 2024 © London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club (HWRCC) have submitted plans to replace the pavilion destroyed by fire in Bushy Park The proposal is for a two-storey replacement building on the same footprint as before The proposal means that all four sports clubs in Bushy Park will have rebuilt their clubhouses this century In the Design and access statement from Aros Architects “The new building will follow the footprint of the previous pavilion safeguarding the existing trees on the site The massing will be broadly of the same size and scale as the previous but will be more attune to the needs of the club designed to ensure future growth and longevity through inclusive “The new Pavilion will include improved facilities with separate facilities for female players and guests a club room / social space comparable with other clubs in the park improved disabled access and facilities for officials.” The pavilion also marks the start of the second kilometre of Bushy Park 5K © London West (powered by ukpropertyforums.com) Sign up to receive our weekly free journal, The Forum here and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" UK Property Forums enable forums and events in the property sector which help to 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was playing a competition final at the Royal Tennis Court He had just won a singles game playing against a “sprightly” 22-year-old when he suddenly collapsed The Royal Tennis Court members and Palace staff quickly ran to help and fitted a nearby defibrillator to his chest A defibrillator is a machine which uses an electric shock to restart a patient’s heart when they’re in cardiac arrest and their heart has stopped beating David said: “It was a fantastic effort and I’m very lucky The reason the team successfully handled my cardiac arrest initially was because they installed defibrillators very close to the court and they were trained in life-saving skills the Royal Tennis Court team stepped in within seconds David’s heart was restarted by their prompt actions even before London Ambulance Service arrived on scene in six minutes Elisa-Maria Livesey and Mark Faulkner took over David’s treatment at the tennis court who also leads the London Ambulance Service Resuscitation Programme said: “David is incredibly lucky that life-saving equipment was on site and the trained responders and expert help arrived so quickly When someone has a cardiac arrest every second counts and the minutes before the arrival of the ambulance service are vital to ensure the patient survives “The interventions needed are simple and can be learnt in just a few minutes You buy time by applying chest compressions hard and fast in the middle of the chest Whenever there is a public access defibrillator available including surgery for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to provide a shock if his heart stops again David is now recovering at home and looks forward to getting back to an active life dinghy sailing and charitable work with his livery company Looking back over the most traumatic experience of his life and clear about what needed to happen to me to get the best outcome I’m very happy to have come through it all intact.” Head Professional at the Royal Tennis Court said: “A combination of being prepared and good fortune enabled myself and fellow Royal Tennis Court members to act so quickly Having a defibrillator located nearby undoubtedly increased the chances of successfully resuscitating David.” London Ambulance Service is aiming to make London a city of lifesavers and it only takes a few minutes to learn the simple steps to take when someone is in cardiac arrest. Help us to help Londoners by becoming a London Lifesaver today. London Lifesavers is funded through a grant provided by NHS Charities Together to our charity, London Ambulance Charity Relax with the slow flowing Thames between Hampton Court and Putney Canbury Gardens is a lovely quiet green space in Kingston Look out for all sorts of boaters from the Thames Path in Putney Please be aware that this route may not be accessible to everyone.  Specific accessibility information is at the bottom of this page Enjoy some of the highlights of South West London on this 12-mile route See Tudor splendour at Henry VIII’s palace the wild and expansive Richmond park and a beautiful part of the River Thames we recommend the Thames Path between Hampton Court and Kingston Would you like more route inspiration? Sign up to our enewsletter. Seasonal boat services at Kingston and Hampton Court Find out more about using public transport to get to the National Cycle Network on our Get started on London’s National Cycle Network page We recommend these local circular routes for family friendly Want to explore more of the National Cycle Network from this route Follow these directions to find other National Cycle Network routes near here:  From Putney cross Putney Bridge to continue along the Thames Path east to Tower Bridge and Greenwich on Route 4 From Hampton Court continue west on the Thames Path to Staines on Route 4, and beyond that to Bath, Bristol and Fishguard on Route 4 From Putney, follow the Thames eastwards through Wandsworth Park to connect with the Wandle trail from Wandsworth to Carshalton and Farthing Downs on Route 20  Want to explore more of London’s walking network from this route Find out which other routes you can join from Route 4:   Find more useful information about walking in London on our Get started on London’s National Cycle Network page Richmond Park is closed to vehicles at night pedestrian gates remain open except during the annual deer cull Check the Royal Parks website for opening times There are two chicane barriers at Hardwicke Road and Broughton Avenue in Ham if the gates at Ham Gate and Roehampton Gate are too narrow Between Canbury Gardens and Teddington Lock the path is narrow with uneven tarmac in some places the steep off-road path next to Ham Gate Avenue is gravel Rocks Lane and the Putney Towpath are loose gravel there is a short steep hill east of Ham Gate This route has these busier on road sections this route uses busy local road Ham Common for 300m take care on Vine Road and Station Road which can be busy The Thames Path: Hampton Court to Putney route is part of the National Cycle Network Your donation today will help keep the Network safe and open for everyone to enjoy We have taken all responsible steps to ensure that these routes are safe and achievable by people with a reasonable level of fitness all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk Sustrans accepts no responsibility for any accidents or injury resulting from following these routes Walking and cycling routes change over time Weather conditions may also affect path surfaces Please use your own judgement when using the routes based upon the weather and the ability experience and confidence levels of those in your group To make sure everyone gets the most out of their time by the water, please ensure you follow the Towpath Code Sign up now to hear more about our latest news Sustrans is committed to fundraising in a way which is legal, open, honest and respectful. Read our fundraising promise Sustrans is a registered charity in England and Wales (326550) and Scotland (SC039263) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England (1797726) at 2 Cathedral Square Dismayed locals and Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson are calling on palace to reconsider large fees For those living in south London, a stroll next to the colourful flowerbeds in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace was until recently a free weekend activity all could enjoy locals were horrified to find the gates shut as they were told they would have to pay up to £29 to visit the gardens in future has written to the palace to ask it to reconsider the large fees It now costs £26.30 for an adult to visit during the week and £29 at the weekends has blamed financial difficulties after the Covid pandemic for its locking of the gates for the first time in 185 years Although the gardens are privately owned by the royals they have been treated as a public park since Queen Victoria opened them for her subjects in 1838 – but now the gardens are shut to those who cannot afford the fee said he was shocked when the gardens he had strolled through for years were shuttered for non-paying customers He said he used to particularly enjoy going to see the daffodils in spring to find out what had happened without any consultation or anything,” he said they could go in there and it was a safe environment It had tarmacked paths so it was safe for people in wheelchairs you didn’t have anyone coming up to you or anything like that.” Palmer wrote to the queen last year asking for her help “We did get a reply from her office but they just forwarded us on to Hampton Court.” The campaigners are considering writing to King Charles after his coronation “The present king probably has other matters on his mind at the moment but maybe he is closer to that sort of thing we may write to him when he gets himself settled Technically he could open the gate and let people in.” they are hoping an online petition will gain enough momentum for the palace to listen Wilson said: “The decision to introduce charges to enter the palace’s stunning grounds has brought nearly 185 years of free public access to this much-valued green space to an end and undone a commitment to the public made by Queen Victoria “For local residents, these gardens were a jewel among the many fantastic parks and open spaces in our area of London and particularly for those with reduced mobility the fact that much of the gardens is paved meant easier access to enjoy nature “Local Liberal Democrats urge Historic Royal Palaces to reverse this decision or at the very least commit to removing charges again as soon as financially viable.” A spokesperson for the palace said: “Our finances were badly hit by the pandemic We reduced our staffing budgets by 40% and halved our operating budgets This meant we were no longer able to do all the things we had previously done and difficult decisions had to be made including limiting free access to a small proportion of our gardens our focus is on prioritising increasing free or heavily subsidised access for disadvantaged groups and school children Later this year we will be introducing a free or very low (£1) ticket at all palaces and gardens for people who are on universal credit We are also growing our community access scheme and subsidised school places We will keep the current arrangements under ongoing review.” London: £22 for a full-priced adult ticket With a mix of original and new interiors details this home in a former bakery in Hampton Wick is for sale after a total refit Homes & Property | Buying & Mortgages Start 2019 in style at this beautifully kitted out maisonette, within Grade II-listed converted Old Bakery Mews in Hampton Wick High Street It’s perfectly located for fast trains to Waterloo and vibrant Kingston upon Thames just across the river wood floors and original windows in a spacious reception room nod to the building’s heritage open-plan kitchen has quartz worktops and grey floor tiles Underfloor heating gives a cosy feel to both double bedrooms and the luxe bathroom It's for sale for £599,950 Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications Rihanna shows off baby bump at star-studded Met Gala 2025 as singer's third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky announced Rihanna debuts baby bump on star-studded Met Gala blue carpet Delays were expected until 9.30am ‘due to animals on the railway’ News | London A London commuter line was hit by “major disruption” at rush hour on Wednesday - because of a swan on the line The pesky bird parked up on the line between Kingston and Hampton Wick in south-west London, with South Western Railway warning of delays or revisions the train operating company wrote: “Due to animals on the railway between Kingston and Hampton Wick the line towards Shepperton is blocked “Train services running through these stations may be delayed or revised “We have been informed of a swan on the line between Kingston and Hampton Wick This means that services will be subject to delay and alteration.” The delays were caused because trains had to run slower due to the swan One commuter said: “This has got to be a wind up Every week something on this line causes cancellations.” Another replied with a line from comedy film Hot Fuzz asking the train company: “No luck catching them swans then?” a third joked: “More swan late than swan lake.” Passengers were also being warned of wet and windy conditions throughout Wednesday although the train company said it did not expect the weather to cause speed restrictions Clustered around 1,000 glorious green acres Hampton Wick and Hampton Hill offer top schools and homes to suit every budget Homes & Property | Where to live with its mile-long Chestnut Avenue created by Sir Christopher Wren restored 18th-century cascade and water garden is second-largest of London’s eight Royal Parks after Richmond and is at the heart of the three communities known as the Hamptons - Hampton which sits north of Hampton Court Palace and 13 miles south-west of central London each of the three neighbourhoods has its own character The riverside village of Hampton still has the feel of the fashionable 18th-century resort where the great actor-manager of the day bought a grand Palladian mansion and built a riverside Temple to Shakespeare that is a popular wedding venue today.Hampton Hill has a pretty high street with cafés useful everyday shops including a butchers and a long-established bakers has pubs and a large development of new homes on the site of the old Normansfield Hospital where Dr John Langdon Down gave his name to Down’s syndrome Hampton Hill has many roads of smaller Victorian terrace houses that are popular with young families Hampton Wick is in the Kingston KT8 East Molesey postcode The Hampton TW12 postcode covers Hampton and Hampton Hill but also includes part of Fulwell Hampton Hill’s best streets are Park Road and St James’s Road Young couples and families are drawn here by the excellent local schools and the green spaces many sellers moving away from the Hamptons remark how sad they are to be leaving their next-door neighbours The Hamptons are cheaper than nearby Teddington and Twickenham The best value to be had is in the Nursery Lands area north of Old Farm Road where three-bedroom “right-to-buy” houses sell for about £320,000.Staying power Families become very attached to the Hamptons and there is a strong local market with lots of opportunities for upsizing and downsizing The Hamptons are served by four train stations all on the same line to Waterloo Fulwell 43 minutes and Hampton Wick 35 minutes All stations are in Zone 6 and an annual travelcard costs £2,288 Richmond council is Conservative-controlled and Band D council tax stands at £1,586.39Pictures by Graham Hussey Shops and restaurantsShops close to the station in Hampton include a Little Waitrose The Cheese and Wine Company specialises in lines from small producers and there is a café attached.Ohso is good for gifts there is Shaun’s Butcher’s and a branch of The Cavan Bakery a family-owned craft bakery established for 83 years Hampton Hill High Street has a livelier feel with lots of young mothers and their children hanging out at the Greenacres kids’ café There is also a traditional butcher’s shop — Robson’s Butcher & Deli — along with two branches of The Cavan Bakery and a greengrocers.Branching Out is a stylish florist and Deborah and Alistair Burnside’s two Attic shops are the kind of unusual interiors and furniture shops that should be in every high street a pub which offers “innovative” cocktails and an all-day food menu What the locals say on Twitter@JackLeonColton The Bangladeshi in Hampton is just fantastic@braithwaite_mr went to the hampton outdoor heated pool this week - a great place on a hot summer's day.@PrestigeFlgCo We have many customers in Hampton & often reward ourselves with a riverside walk & delicious dinner at TheMuteSwan after work Bushy Park was established by Henry VIII for deer hunting after it was confiscated along with Hampton Court from Cardinal Wolsey in 1529 At the centre of local life and with more than 1,000 acres it has the famous Diana Fountain and Chestnut Avenue Cardinal Park in Wensleydale Road has a bowling club Hampton Hill Playhouse in the High Street puts on local amateur dramatic shows and is rented out for conferences in the High Street halfway between Hampton and Hampton Hill is a heated lido open year-round with a programme of summer music events David Lloyd Leisure in Staines Road has indoor and outdoor swimming pools The nearest council-owned pool is Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre in Vicarage Road Three things you may not know about Hampton The next course will be held on Thursday evenings from November 6 2014.The mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing worked at the laboratory and between 1945 and 1947 lived at Ivy House in Hampton High Street Turing was prosecuted for homosexuality in 1952 and was posthumously pardoned by the Queen on Christmas Eve last year.Who created an artificial 12-mile river to solve a water shortage?King Charles I built the Longford River to supply water to Hampton Court.How does a floating home connect a rock band with a British music hall impresario whose name became synonymous with chaos?In 1986 Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour bought Astoria The Astoria was built in 1911 by Fred Karno — born Frederick Westcott in Exeter in 1866.Karno started out as a comic and acrobat and is credited with developing silent slapstick comedy in music halls He helped launch the careers of Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy Karno owned Taggs Island in the Thames at Hampton He rebuilt the Thames Hotel there as the “Karsino” and had a music hall included large enough to hold a 90-piece orchestra on its roof The phrase “Fred Karno’s Circus” is used to describe chaotic situations All the state primary schools are judged “good” or better by the Ofsted education watchdog Judged “excellent” are: Hampton Hill Juniors (co-ed ages seven to 11) in St James’s Avenue; Hampton Infants (co-ed ages three to seven) in Ripley Road; St John the Baptist CofE Juniors (co-ed ages seven to 11) in Lower Teddington Road; Collis Primary School in Fairfax Road ages three to seven) in Normansfield Avenue.A state free primary school Comprehensive and grammarWaldegrave School for Girls (ages 11 to 16) a top comprehensive school in Fifth Cross Road gets good results at GCSE and is judged “outstanding” Private and prepThe two top local private schools — Hampton School (boys ages 11 to 18) and The Lady Eleanor Holles School (girls ages seven to 18) — sit side-by-side in spacious playing fields in Hanworth Road and are among the area’s major attractions for families.Athelstan House School in Percy Road and Jack and Jill School in Nightingale Road (both co-ed ages two to seven) are the local private pre-prep schools The three local prep schools are Twickenham Preparatory (girls ages four to 13) in Hampton High Street; The Mall (boys Denmead is run by the same educational trust as Hampton School Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use 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London Whether you’re a family travelling from far-flung east London like ourselves or a history buff out-of-towner looking to immerse yourself in some Tudor vibes Situated across the road from Henry VIII’s former gaff Hampton Court you’re only really in this neck of the woods for one reason and that palace is bloody massive so when you’ve finally found your way out of the maze having this place a zebra crossing away from the main entrance is a blessed relief one of which ‘can’t walk anymore’ and needs to be carried.  it has the comforting feel of a lovely English country hotel while still having the convenience of red double-decker buses chugging past at five minute intervals built in 1665 and was first used as a place to stay for folk who weren’t quite high enough on the social ladder to be staying within the walls of The Court Perhaps the modern day equivalent would be knowing someone with a Soho House membership The interior design and overall vibe plays into the building's history just enough without hitting you over the head with it rather than making you feel like you’re staying in some tacky mediaeval knights tourist trap A beautiful library packed with books (and a jukebox) as well as the odd sitting room where I could imagine one might sit and read a short novel or collection of poetry I ended up using it for a swift opportunity to doom scroll on my phone whilst waiting for our four year old to finish in the toilet We stayed in the Henry VIII suite on the top floor and what a delight it was The main bedroom features a huge four poster bed tastefully large TV and views looking straight across at Hampton Court The adjacent room had the sofa bed all set up for our eldest but would fold down to make a perfectly suitable second lounge The pearl in the oyster though was the massive brass bathtub which saw a lot of action in our 24 hour hour residency There really is nothing like a luxurious soak after a long day and I've been trawling Ebay for a replica in the days since.  We booked with a family stay in mind and The Mitre is definitely geared up for this There was a fair mix of families with young children A good balance so that the childless grown ups don’t feel they are dining in a crèche and the parents don’t feel they have to force their kids into behavioural submission the whole time The staff took it all in their stride and created a relaxed atmosphere Breakfast the following morning had the same vibe which is a welcome break from all the overly trendy options you’ll encounter in central London.  As previously mentioned you’re almost certainly here for Hampton Court Palace but there’s some lovely parks close by and the Thames-side walks are pretty darn delightful Kingston is a 10 minute bus ride and there you get your classic UK town centre shopping experience (if you’ve missed that sort of thing) Hampton Court train station is a nice 3 minute walk away which is super convenient to getting to neighbouring hamlets gravy or veg costs a hefty £15 in the Palace cafe.  Thanks for subscribing! 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