Shopping in Kingston upon Thames

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With hundreds of stores, a bustling Market Place and a vibrant offer of independent shopping, Kingston is one of the biggest shopping destinations in Surrey.

As well as household names like John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Next all long-established in Kingston, quirky independents are also scattered throughout the town, from an award-winning record story to family-owned jewellers.

The Bentall Centre is home to all the shops you’d expect to see in the West End under one roof – from Apple to & Other Stories, and Oliver Bonas to Tommy Hilfiger – while the Bentalls department store holds a wealth of luxury and high street brands. The Eden Walk Shopping Centre is home to M&S, Sainsburys and a three-storey Boots.

Venture towards the Market Place and you’ll find yourself in Kingston’s ‘boutique’ quarter greeted by high-end high street brands like Reiss, Whistles, The White Company, Jo Malone and Space N.K.

Kingston has over 150 independent retailers to choose from too. Make sure you venture past the famous tumbling telephone boxes to discover the quirky stores with a truly independent spirit on Old London Road.

Got essentials to pick up? With 17 permanent stalls and trading seven days a week, Kingston Ancient Market Place offers cuisine from across the globe alongside florists, fishmongers, greengrocers and an artisan bakery.

Markets

Kingston upon Thames has been home to a bustling market for centuries with the oldest surviving records dating back to the early 1200’s, and Kingston’s historical market is still thriving today.

The Ancient Market Place is home to 17 permanent stalls and trades seven days a week, 10am – 5pm, with a range of traditional market stall holders such as florists, fishmongers and butchers, greengrocers and an artisan bakery alongside a vibrant street food scene serving up authentic cuisines from across the globe.

Away from the Ancient Market Place, Kingston’s Monday Market trades every Monday from 9am to 2pm in the Cattle Market surface car park. The market offers great value and great choice including vintage clothing and fabric, books and cards, household goods, fruit and veg, meat, handmade foodstuffs and much more.