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Kingston Bridge

Kingston Bridge, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1QN

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About this venue

A Grade II listed structure connecting Kingston to Hampton Court Park, the first Kingston bridge was one of the oldest bridges in west London. The bridge we see today was first opened in 1825 and has been widened twice to accommodate modern vehicles and, most recently, bicycle lanes.

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Introduction

  • Kingston Bridge is a road bridge (A308) situated in South West London and connects Kingston and Hampton Wick.

Opening Times

  • This service is open 24 hours.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Kingston.
  • The nearest underground station is Wimbledon.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Level Change (Riverside Walk)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located leading from Riverside Walk up to the bridge.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • These steps are located on the east side of the bridge and lead down to Riverside Walk.

Level Change (West Side)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located on the west side.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Comments View
    • These steps are located on the west side of the bridge and lead down to the river path (north).

Level Change (East Side)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located leading from the east side to the bridge.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • These steps are located on the east side of the bridge and lead down to the river path on the north side.

Kingston Bridge

  • Kingston Bridge has four lanes of traffic, two pedestrian paths and two cycle lanes.
  • On the south side of the bridge the pavement is 210cm wide and the cycle path is 200cm wide.
  • On the north side of the bridge the pavement is 200cm wide and the cycle path is 100cm wide.
  • A moderate slope leads up to the middle on both sides of the bridge.

Pedestrian Tunnel

  • A pedestrian tunnel links the pathway on the east side of the bridge.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Standard Toilet(s)