Kingston Guildhall and History Centre, HIGH STREET , KINGSTON UPON THAMES, KT1 1EU
Details
Accessibility
- Toilets
- Accessible toilet
- Baby changing facilities
- Gender neutral toilet
- Handrails on stairs
- Seating available
Access is via steps or disabled lift. Internal access via stairs or lift
Brief description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingston_History_Centre
2020: "Kingston History Centre is the local history library and archive for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. It is based in Court 1 of the former Kingston Magistrates Court at Guildhall, High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1EU. The History Centre was previously known at the Local History Room, based at North Kingston Centre, Richmond Road. Kingston History Centre is part of the wider Kingston Museum and Heritage Service, which also includes Kingston Museum.
Any member of the public, private researcher or student is welcome to visit the History Centre during normal opening hours. The collections are free to browse but are reference only. Reproductions are available for a fee."
https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/6960
"Built in the Georgian style, the Guildhall brought together Kingston's administrative functions. Purpose-built Magistrates Courts were included in the building, part of which are now home to Kingston History Centre."
Address
Kingston Guildhall and History Centre, HIGH STREET , KINGSTON UPON THAMES, KT1 1EU
Phone
Website
https://www.kingston.gov.uk/history
Directions
Access is via History Centre door at rear of the building
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
2024: "TRAIN: Kingston; BUS: 371, 465, 85, K1, K4"
Amenities
- Toilets
- Accessible toilet
- Baby changing facilities
- Gender neutral toilet
- Handrails on stairs
- Seating available
Access is via steps or disabled lift. Internal access via stairs or lift
Travel Information
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NB London ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE
This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the
M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
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Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.
Location
Nearest Venues
All Saints Church, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1JP
226 metres*
Kingston Library, Kingston upon Thames, London
414 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.