Check out the many landmarks and points of interest on the Kingston Half Marathon course.
TEDDINGTON LOCK & WEIR
The original lock dates back to the year 1810. From this point downstream the Thames Path runs on both sides of the river and upstream it runs on the Surrey side only.
Did you know… The lock was the location of the famous Fish-Slapping Dance sketch in Monty Python’s Flying Circus
KINGSTON BRIDGE
A Grade II listed structure connecting Kingston to Hampton Court Park, the first Kingston bridge was one of the oldest bridges in west London.
Until Putney Bridge was opened in 1729, Kingston Bridge was the only crossing of the river between London Bridge and Staines Bridge.
There are records of a bridge in the area now known as the Royal Borough of Kingston since Anglo-Saxon times. Although there are some conflicting reports on its history, there is no doubt that Kingston has had a connection over the river for centuries and that it played a key role in the area becoming an important market town. The bridge we see today was first opened in 1828.
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is a Grade I listed royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The palace was Henry VIII’s most favoured residences. The palace is now in the possession of King Charles III and the Crown.
The Kings Stone (Coronation stone)
The Coronation Stone is an ancient sarsen stone block which is believed to have been the site of the coronation of seven Anglo-Saxon kings. It is currently located next to the Guildhall in Kingston upon Thames, England.
Kingston Ancient Market Place
Kingston’s Market Place has been in use since about 1170, when Henry II was King of England. It has always been used for selling produce and holding celebrations, but also for punishment. This is the events start and finish line.
