Day date in or around Kingston?

[LivingDeadGirlUK]

I've got a child free day with my partner tomorrow, we are staying near Kingston upon Themes. Where shall we go for lunch/coffee/stroll?

Hampton Court, Bushy Park, Thames Path

Hampton court palace bushy park a river boat along the Thames

Brownies and coffee at Local Hero and then walk along the Thames to Hampton Court

Hampton court is a good shout although looks like you have to pay even to just go in the gardens now.

That Local Hero cafe looks nice!

Petersham Nurseries (for lunch and a browse) and 17th century Ham House are only a few minutes away on the bus. And cheaper than Hampton Court - although I would like to see that Field of Cloth of Gold exhibition.
Strawberry Hill House likewise.

I second local hero, it's so good!! It's a bit further north, but would recommend Ham House (National Trust), walk in Richmond Park..

Wimbledon Common. Say hello to Orinoco if you see him.

I've already met him once in 2005 at a bus stop in Tooting @newnortherner111

Cross Kingston bridge and walk down the path towards Hampton Court.

Local Hero is nice, or get a coffee from a stall in the market place. The terrace cafe does amazing sandwiches :)

Walk along river, food stalls in market place, lunch somewhere along river (boaters pub is nice) or harts boatyard at surbiton. Enjoy!

Get all the Austrian/Bavarian food from Steins, walk along the river, Bushy Park, Richmond Park or even Kew isn't that far.. I miss living round there.

Oh that Steins looks delicious!

Is that big antiques place still in Kingston? It was on the street with the leaning telephone boxes. Loved it there.

Yes antiques shop is still there :)

Had a lovely time in Bushy park, thanks for the tips everyone :)