What to do and see in Kingston upon Thames, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

GoBoat is a fun, self-drive boat hire experience. From our Riverside location, your boat trip accesses a stunning section of the Thames passing Hampton Court Palace. No experience necessary, training will be given. Max 8 persons per boat including children. Dogs welcome aboard. WE ARE OPEN! BOOK ONLINE NOW AT GOBOAT.CO.UK

Belong Kingston gaming arena. A safe and social place to gather to play some of the worlds greatest video game titles. Here for the community and all your gaming needs. We take solo, group and birthday bookings. Please contact us for more details

PLAY NOW - even in lockdown. A thrilling COVID-19 Friendly outdoor TREASURE HUNT ADVENTURE from £12.50 for a solo adventure, up to £40 for a team size of 6 (same household only, or two single people as per the current lockdown rules). Hourly slots are available and players can social distance, as the game allows each team member to use their own phone during the game! An interactive quest via clues and riddles on your mobile phone, you'll go through graveyards, market squares and alleys in a magical journey across historic Kingston. An AWESOME day or night out with a difference, ideal for adults and families. Best photos submitted win a secret treasure prize. Ideal for single play, romantic dates, mates, family fun and corporate team building. So don't hesitate, to reserve your date, as adventure will never wait!

ClueHQ is a live 'escape room' experience. In teams of 2 to 7 people, guests are pitted against our devious puzzles and mind bending problems to escape their captivity! Our rooms are themed, and our staff are always on hand with clues and hints to make sure you're never completely bamboozled by our challenges. Do you have what it takes to escape Bunker 38 before your air runs out? Or perhaps you can get out of The Dungeon of Doom before the executioner claims yet more victim? Or can you outsmart Dr Psik and get out of the chambers that make up The Experiments?

April to October, Turk Launches cruise along the most scenic stretch of the River Thames, capturing the history and beauty of Richmond, Kingston and Hampton Court. Their eye-catching fleet of five boats are each stylishly furnished, with a bar, toilet and outside deck. Nearby attractions include Richmond & Kingston Riverside, Strawberry Hill House, Poppy Factory, Teddington Lock and Hampton Court Palace. Many bars and restaurants can be found along the cosmopolitan riversides at Kingston and Richmond. Group bookings of 20 + get a £2 discount against a single or return ticket. Bookings must be made in advance. Private hire of the boats for private parties is available all year round, catering for 20 - 150 people.

Situated at the heart of South West London, the Rose opened its doors in January 2008 and offers a unique theatrical centre to the entire region. It has its roots in Kingston, but serves more than a million people who live and work in the region.Under the leadership of Artistic Director, Stephen Unwin, the Rose offers a rich programme of artistic activity, for people from all backgrounds and tastes. It combines the highest artistic standards, a resolute commitment to learning, and a determination to involve the broader community in what we do.

White Spider caters for all levels from beginners through to experienced climbers, providing courses and private tuition for all abilities, from one hour taster sessions, beginners’ courses through to advance courses and bespoke/private coaching sessions. We also have a kids castle, cafe with homemade cakes, great coffee, gear shop, changing facilities, showers and free parking. With 2000m2 of climbing upto 11.5m, including 103 lines on high walls (TR and lead) with over 380 routes and 230 bouldering problems, including a boulder cave and one of the biggest boulder comp walls. There's also an awesome stalactite roof (lead) with routes up to 20 metres long. With a dedicated training area including finger boards, stretching mats and a systems board. Our ethos, we are passionate about climbing and about our climbers. That means we aim to give you inspiring climbing, aided by friendly, knowledgeable staff in a great atmosphere.