East Molesey, Surrey is an undiscovered treasure only 25 minutes from Central London. East Molesey may be easily found by exiting the M3 at Junction 1 or from various junctions (8-10) on the M25 and following signs to Hampton Court Palace, or for example, at Junction 13 and then taking the A308 to Kingston-Upon-Thames, and following the signs to Hampton Court Palace.

Hampton Court Palace

Deer watching in Bushy Park

Just outside the palace boat trips up and down stream can be booked as well as individual row-boats. Hampton Court Palace also offers its own golf course open to non-members (booking can be arranged with prior notice).

Historic re-enactments in the palace kitchens

Boat hire at Hampton Court Bridge

Only a 5 minute drive away is the historic market town of Kingston-Upon-Thames, which dates back to mediaeval times and was the site for the crowning of many English kings and the King's Stone is still there to be seen today. Kingston is also the perfect location for shopping and dining, featuring many of the high street names that can be found in Central London's Oxford Street and Bond Street. The fabulous Regency town of Richmond-Upon-Thames is only 15 minutes away and boasts many wonderful shops, restaurants and its own Victorian theatre featuring west end productions (booking can be arranged with prior notice). The cottage is ideally placed for horse racing fans with Sandown and Kempton Park only short drives away. Chessington World of Adventures is only 10 minutes away.

Nearby shopping in Bridge Road

Ice skating in the palace

This is the perfect spot for touring the South East of England with easy access via the A3 to the beautiful surrounding countryside and many quaint old English villages such as Abinger Hammer. The old village of East Molesey itself has many wonderful shops and Italian, French, Chinese, Thai and Indian restaurants within easy walking distance from the property. Of course, East Molesey has several historical pubs, including The Albion, The Prince of Wales and The Bell that dates back beyond the 14th century and was a haunt for many highwaymen including the notorious Robert Duval. Almost all of the original features of the pub remain to be seen today.