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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is a southwest London borough encompassing Kingston upon Thames, Chessington, New Malden, Surbiton and other towns, an...

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Plan Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is a southwest London borough encompassing Kingston upon Thames, Chessington, New Malden, Surbiton and other towns, and is England's oldest royal borough. The Coronation Stone and Coronation Clock Tower mark the district's historical significance, while Chessington World of Adventures provides entertainment. The area contains numerous nature reserves and parks including Coombe Hill Wood and Horton Country Park.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken
English; Welsh is official in Wales
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+44
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
999 or 112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type G · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps

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