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Summer in Kingston pre-2019 vs what to expect this year

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travellers and tourists at the airport

Go for a holiday this summer Travellers at the airport

Reluctance is the primary driver for many of us this year

Coming out from the shock of the last two years, people are still reluctant in many areas, divided between the two ideas of wearing a face covering or going ahead uncovered. 

To touch the communal door handles or not. Many businesses may now consider an option to keep an automatic sensor-enabled door. Single-use sheets or do curbside pickups. Home delivery is the key in 2022 and beyond. That’s what our observation has taught us.

Health and hygiene consciousness among the people pre-2019

Before Dec 2019, many people cared less about hygiene. After 2019 most of us had a life lesson sitting at home. Businesses are still thinking and pivoting from single-use plastic to more environmentally friendly options such as wooden forks, paper straws, and other similar items and getting ready for the plastic tax to arrive. 

Summer activities for family fun in Kingston upon Thames & Richmond

There are a lot of events and activities one can take part. Kingston is the most popular place for the young crowd. Having famous Universities makes it a happening place—an American university in Richmond. Kingston University has campuses across different areas in Kingston, and the student accommodations are just around the corner. Mostly you get to see the young crowd. Richmond is full of family and adult working crowd.

River Thames from kingston bridge

kingston bridge view of the River Thames

Horse riding lessons are a great way to see the area and learn a skill. The centres within these two areas are Barnfield horse riding school, Petersham farm stables, Stag lodge stables all around the Richmond park.

Two best locations for aerial view in Kingston and Richmond

Richmond park hill (the viewpoint) has a beautiful view in Richmond alongside Richmond park. The second chosen location is for visitors who don’t like crowded places. Hogsmill river is the one that connects with the River Thames in Kingston. 

The beauty spot and a tourist destination are also on the same river: Clattern Bridge. It is by the Thames riverside itself. It appears pretty photogenic with a modern and European feel to it.

River thames as seen from East Molesy

River Thames as seen from the East Molesy

Especially in the summer season, you will see joggers, cyclists, senior citizens with walking sticks, kids running in the parks, couples chilling out on their yachts and boats.

A fun-filled day out with loved ones is a must here

Going to the cinema for a good movie, family bowling, walking by the riverside, having cold drinks, ice creams and all other refreshments one can get. Tennis court, basketball court & pool game all are available around here. 

What can visitors in Kingston upon Thames and Richmond explore?

If you are in Kingston or Richmond and are new, you must think of getting those boating lessons, kayaking and river surfing sessions. If you haven’t done these here, then what have you seen. These are some of the main activities you can engage in this summer. 

River Thames in east molesy

River Thames in East Molesy

Eateries from different nationalities available in Kingston

Halal options are also available in Kingston upon Thames. Many of them are in Fife street and castle street. You also get to find a variety of vegetarian options here. Seafood lovers also have no excuse here. There are plenty of restaurants, kebab places and takeaways. Kebab restaurants because we Londoners love Kebabs as much as we do burgers and sushi.

Kids activities to do in Kingston upon Thames & Richmond

The summer reading challenge is quite popular among the kids. Parents are still figuring out healthy options for their kids while taking them for a stroll with them.

Parents have even started getting their kids into more aerobics, Yoga or athletics activities. We can expect even summer camps as they happened earlier.

A place big enough for you to relax and your kids to play and get tired. Due to the restrictions, planning for holidays abroad is still not considered the first option for many.

FAQs

Is travelling abroad still being considered the first option?

Travelling abroad is still not the first option due to the restrictions in many countries. 

Which other place is interesting to see for kids and adults?

Kew Gardens

How do local businesses see this summer in terms of serving the planet?

More environmental friendly single-use items are in this year.

Which buses go to these two locations from Kingston train station and bus station?

Bus 371 for Richmond hill and even Bus number 65.

Which is the most famous kebab restaurant in Kingston?

Cappadocia is well known, but other good ones haven’t been explored yet, such as the Eden Kebab & Roosters Piri Piri.

Are there any oriental halal food options in Kingston?

Yes, absolutely. There’s the Japanese halal food you can find in Pokie & Roll; there’s Chinese halal food in Kokoro in Kingston at castle street.

Where can I find well known Lebanese restaurants and takeaways?

Tabouleh, Lebanese Valley & Lebanese express are the only known halal Lebanese restaurants. They are in 3 different locations. Tabouleh restaurant is close to the Kingston Station, right behind the Kingston train station. 

Do I get to eat vegetarian only by the riverside?

Yes, Riverside vegetaria is vegetarian and vegan only.

Richmond Lock
Richmond Lock
Richmond to Twichkenham foot bridge over Thames river
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Richmond Thames Path
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