Hampton - A Plesant And Quaint Village

Situated on the north bank of the Thames, Hampton is a pleasant and quaint riverside village. The village is part of the county of Richmond Upon Thames and along with Hampton Hill, Hampton Wick and Hampton Court make up the illustrious Hamptons. The village is located just over an hour away from central London and is close to the popular retail town of Kingston. Hampton features a wide range of comfortable housing as well as several excellent services including shops, a well known youth centre and a library. Historically, the village has been in its current location since it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086. The village was later occupied by the Knights Hospitallers of the Order of Saint John which is where the modern day St John's Ambulance comes from. Over the years following, the village became important due to its connections with Hampton Court which was one of the historic residences of King Henry although initially intended for Cardinal Wolsey. The village is also the site of a cannon marking the calculation point used to measure the distance between London and Paris in 1784. Hampton was also home to some notable residents including the musician Brian May. Another interesting historical fact is that it has been mentioned in a number of famous novels such as Oliver Twist and The War of The Worlds. There are a number of modern day attractions located in Hampton; one of its main attractions is its beautiful location along the river providing opportunities for riverside walks and water sports such as canoeing. A great deal of effort is put into preserving the river ensuring that it is always clean and pleasant. Another water based attraction in the area is the Hampton Pool which is one of the few remaining outdoor heated pools in the United Kingdom. Located within the village there are also several beautiful listed buildings giving a glimpse into the areas historic past. Another attraction is the Kempton Park racecourse which hosts concerts by musicians as well as races and is popular for exciting nights out. One very popular attraction which is located just under ten minutes from Hampton is the Hampton Court Palace. The large building features several interesting rooms and an exquisitely decorated interior, one particularly impressive area is the King's staircase which is decorated with stunning murals. The palace also features large verdant gardens, ideal for a relaxing stroll. In terms of transport the area is well connected and easily accessible from London as well as surrounding areas and the rest of the United Kingdom. The area is serviced by a rail network connecting the Hampton Rail Station with railway stations in central London including Vauxhall and Waterloo. The Hampton line is efficient and offers several daily services which reach central London in just over an hour. There are also a number of bus services which connect Hampton with Central London and surrounding areas. As well as public transport the area also has a well designed road network and ample parking making it easily accessible by road.

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