Kingston Guildhall, High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1EU
Open for visits 10.00-16.30, pre-booked tours at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30 and 14.30
The Guildhall was designed by Sir Aston Webb in 1935 for the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames, to replace the old Council offices in Clattern House and the adjacent court buildings. Its unusual shape was designed to make the most of a small site. See the 'state' rooms in the Guildhall, only by guided tour on 14 September. The tours will include the Mayor's parlour, except the 14.30 tour.
The tours will start in the History Centre, where items on the history of the building will be on display. The History Centre will be open throughout the day (closed for lunch 13.00-14.00)"
All tours are now fully booked, please email the History Centre to be put on the waiting list: local.history@kingston.gov.uk
Kingston Museum, Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PS
Museum open from 10.00-17.00, tours at 11.00 and 14.00
Kingston Museum, Art Gallery and Library are Grade II listed Carnegie buildings. The Museum tells the story of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames from its ancient origins to the current day, while the Library is a well used community hub.Especially for the festival local tour guide Julian McCarthy will host two guided tours of the museum, bringing his own quirky view of the building and Kingston's history.
Please book for our guided tours at 10.00 and 14.00.
Booking for tours via Open House or alternatively email: kingston.museum@kingston.gov.uk or call: 02085476440
14/09/2024 - 15/09/2024 and 19/09/2024 - 22/07/2024
Dorich House Museum, 67 Kingston Vale, SW15 3RN
The former studio home of the sculptor Dora Gordine and her husband the Hon. Richard Hare, a scholar of Russian art and literature. 1930s house over four floors including a flat roof terrace and views of Richmond Park.
Saturday 14 September tour 11.00-1300
Sunday 15 September tour 14.00-16.00
Saturday 21 September tour 14.00-16.00
Sunday 22 September tour 11.00-13.00
Stanley Picker House, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7HX
Completed in 1968 by Kenneth Wood, the house is an untouched time capsule of 1960s colour, innovation and design, with interiors provided by the Conran Group. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on steeply sloping ground, the location was both an inspiration and a challenge for Ken Wood when creating the modern split-level design. The garden and pavilion gallery are also included in the tour.
Friday 20 September 15.00-19.00
Saturday 21 September 10.00-16.00
24 Old London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6QG
The town's oldest firm of funeral directors has conducted funerals from these premises since 1908. The original interior is Grade II listed. The building also contains the Frederick W Paine Museum and the firm's archive.
The church is a large Victorian building with an interesting and beautiful interior. The foundation stone was laid in 1871 by Bishop Samuel Wilberforce, son of the anti-slavery campaigner, William Wilberforce.
Church Road, Worcester Park, Old Malden, Surrey, KT4 7RY
A Grade II listed Jacobean church (1611) built on Saxon ruins with a Victorian extension (1875) and a contemporary extension (2004) within a conservation area. Ancient fields and Hogsmill River nearby. Connections with Walter de Merton and Merton College Oxford, with his coat of arms in a heraldic window with 1611 glass. The artist Millais painted the background to ‘Ophelia’ on the nearby Hogsmill river. History boards with timeline from Early Iron Age.
For more details visit their Heritage open Days page or alternatively call: 02083302817
Cleaves Almshouses
14/09/2024 - 15/09/2024
11.00-15.00
49-71 Old London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6ND, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6ND
Grade II Listed Cleaves Almshouses is the oldest building on Old London Road, built in 17th Century. Back in 1665, William Cleave, in his legacy, created housing provision for older, poor people of Kingston. Today that legacy lives on. For more details visit their Heritage Open Days page.
All Saints Church
14/09/2024 - 14/09/2024
10.15, 12.15 and 14.00
All Saints Church, Market Place, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1JP
Be among the first to see the new film on the making of the Saxon Kings Embroidered Panels. Also talks on the Panels plus a rare chance to view the samples from the making process. A must for both heritage and handicraft afficionados! Also guided tours of Kingston's historic Grade 1 listed Town Centre church. Film/Talks/Tours regularly throughout the day. Booking not needed
For more information visit their website: All Saints Church Kingston or email: comms@allsaintskingston.co.uk
Hogsmill Community Garden
Open Day at Hogsmill Community Garden with Wormery and Compost Workshop
07/09/2024
12:00 - 17:00
On Swan Path, Vineyard Close,
Kingston upon Thames,
KT1 2RH
Explore our community garden - see how it has risen from a derelict site to a thriving, vibrant peaceful setting next to the Hogsmill river. Arts and crafts for children, Kiddies' den, wormery and composting workshop. Enjoy a delicious pizza. Plants for sale.
Hogsmill Community Garden is open all year round Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 11:00 to 15:00. No pre-booked needed.
St. Matthews church
14/09/2024
10.00-16.00
St. Matthew's Church,
St Matthew's Avenue,
Surbiton, Surrey KT6 6JQ
This parish church was built in 1875. We want to show you the church and tell you about how it came to be, share the bells and organ and show you the view from the tower and our plans for embroideries. All with a cup of tea and cake No booking required.
The main part of the church is fully wheelchair accessible. Access to the choir stalls, organ console, high altar etc. necessitates portable wheelchair ramps, which are available. Access to the tower is very restricted due to the construction methods used in 1875 and is only available to fit and able people over 12 years old; a written waiver will be required from those wanting to access the tower.
