We are the Kingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
David C.
“In 2024, Malmesbury in North Wiltshire celebrated the 1100th anniversary of Athelstan becoming king. On September 4th 2025, Kingston upon Thames is celebrating the 1100th anniversary of Athelstan’s coronation as the King of Wessex and Mercia.
“To highlight the connection between these events, a symbolic walk with a crown from Malmesbury to Kingston, arrives in Kingston on the anniversary of the coronation.
“The walk will take place over 11 days. The final leg [from Hampton Court] arrives in Kingston at 10:30am on Thursday 4 September to participate in a reception.”
The official walk starts at 9:00 a.m. This amble starts much later and follows a shorter route through Home Park. Morning break at Hampton Court Palace Golf Club.
If you are interested in the “Grand Unveiling of the Seven Saxon Kings Embroideries & Address by celebrated historian Tom Holland” at 2pm, then booking is advisable.
https://allsaintskingston.co.uk/event/grand-unveiling-of-the-seven-saxon-kings-embroideries-address-by-celebrated-historian-tom-holland
Maps: A–Z, EX 161
Meet outside the main gate of Hampton Court Palace. Buses from Kingston: 111, 216. Bus stop. Hampton Court Green (Stop E) 411, 461. Bus stop. Hampton Court Palace (Stop F). Train: Arrive 10:13 at Hampton Court Station and 300 metre walk across the river bridge.
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