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We’re here to help you plan your visit to Kingston Christmas Market.
If you’re unable to find the answers to your questions below, please check out our FAQ’s.
Opening Hours
Market Stalls
Thursday 16th November – Sunday 31st December 2023
Sunday to Wednesday – 10am to 6pm
Thursday to Saturday – 10am to 8pm
The market will close at 5:30pm on 24th December and will be closed all day on 25th December.
Bar, Food & Entertainment
Thursday 16th November 2023 – Sunday 31st December 2023
Monday – 10am to 8pm
Tuesday – 10am to 9pm
Wednesday – 10am to 9pm
Thursday – 10am to 10pm
Friday – 10am to 10pm
Saturday – 10am to 10pm
Sunday – 10am to 8pm
Location
You’ll find us in the Ancient Market Place (KT1 1JS) in the centre of the town between Clarence Street and High Street. The area is fully pedestrianised.
Travel Options
Travelling on foot
Located in South West London, you’ll find us just a short walk from Kingston Bridge and Riverside Walk.
Travelling by bicycle
Kingston is a great place to cycle with some well-maintained cycle paths. To find out where you can park your bike, click here.
Car Park Options
There are several car parks across the town. Below are the car parks you’ll find in the town centre, along with their postcodes.
Ashdown – KT1 2NH
Bittoms – KT1 2AG
Canbury Place – KT2 5AA
Cattle Market (surface) – KT1 2QY
Guildhall (Saturdays only) – KT1 1EU
Neville House – KT1 1BW
Rose – KT1 2NB
Thameside – KT1 1PL
Click here to find out more.
Travelling by Bus or Coach
Kingston-upon-Thames is well served by public transport with over 40 bus routes serving the town centre. To plan your journey, visit tfl.gov.uk
If you are organising coach travel to Kingston Christmas Market, please click here to find out more about coach parking.
Travelling by Rail
Kingston rail station is only 25 minutes from London Waterloo and is in TFL Zone 6.
It’s approx a 7-8 minute walk from the train station to the Ancient Market Place.
Directions from Kingston Train Station to the Ancient Market Place
When leaving the station, cross over the road and walk down Fife Road, turning left by Bentalls Centre. Turn right onto Clarence Street by Hema, then take a left just before our huge Christmas tree. From there, you’ll see our sparkling vintage carousel with the market just beyond it.
Directions from Surbiton Train Station to the Ancient Market Place
Exit the train station towards Surbiton town centre. Head straight over the road in front of you, and walk down Claremont Road. Turn right by the traffic lights onto Maple Road. Take the second left onto Surbiton Road.
Take a left onto Surbiton Road to walk into town along the river, or continue along the main road onto Penrhyn Road. Turn left at the roundabout and right into St James’s Road. Turn left onto Eden Street and the second right into the Ancient Market Place.
It’s an approx 27-minute walk from Surbiton Train Station to the Christmas Market.
Travelling by Road
The roads around Kingston can be particularly busy throughout the Christmas season, so we highly recommend the use of public transport.
We are just 12 miles from central London, 8 miles from the M25, 6 miles from the M3 and 4.3 miles from the A3.
We’re also only 7.4 miles from Heathrow Airport.
Places To Stay
Premier Inn
Combined House, 15 Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PD – click here to book
Travelodge
21/23 Old London Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6ND – click here to book
Double Tree by Hilton
1 Skerne Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5FJ – click here to book
Accessibility
If there is anything you would like to see added to this section, please do not hesitate to get in touch at info@kingstonchristmasmarket.co.uk
Kingston Christmas Market can include flashing lights, loud noises and flash photography throughout the festive season.
Site Description
Our market can be located in the Ancient Market Place, which has brick tile paving. Some of our market stalls require a ramp to gain access. Please find a member of staff (we’ll be wearing red fleeces with Kingston Christmas Market embroidered on the front) who will be able to provide a ramp for you to access the stall.
Toilets
The nearest accessible toilet is in the Bentalls Centre, which is approx 0.1 miles or a 2-minute walk from the Ancient Market Place.
You’ll also find an accessible toilet in O’Neill’s (3 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1BQ), which is also a 2-minute walk from the Ancient Market Place.
For further information, please visit Changing Places.
Assistance Dogs
We welcome Assistance dogs to our Christmas Market.
Car Parking
There are several car parks across the town. Below are the car parks you’ll find in the town centre, along with their postcodes and the number of disabled car parking spaces. Click here to find out more.
Ashdown – KT1 2NH – 8 disabled spaces, no charge for blue badge holders
Bittoms – KT1 2AG – 18 disabled spaces, no charge for blue badge holders
Canbury Place – KT2 5AA – 5 disabled spaces, no charge for blue badge holders
Cattle Market (surface) – KT1 2QY – 7 disabled spaces, no charge for blue badge holders
Guildhall (Saturdays only) – KT1 1EU – 4 disabled spaces, no charge for blue badge holders
Neville House – KT1 1BW – 2 disabled spaces, no charge for blue badge holders
Rose – KT1 2NB – 16 disabled spaces, no charge for blue badge holders
Thameside – KT1 1PL – no disabled spaces
If you would like to explore the local shops and businesses whilst you’re in Kingston, please visit https://kingstonuponthames.info/
