Molesey - Newton Huxley

East Molesey

Within easy reach of the A3, M3 or by train to Hampton Court from London Waterloo.

Molesey is an excellent destination to explore on a lazy day, mooching round the shops and trying the fantastic range of cafes and restaurants or simpy strolling beside the river to the meadow.

Bicycles

There are bike racks around Molesey and we are on the Olympic cycle route.

Cars

East Molesey is just off the A3 or M4. Use postcode KT8 0DL in your sat nav to take you to the car park on Walton Road.

Rail

Hampton Court station is at the end of the line from London Waterloo, a few stations out of London from Clapham Junction and Surbiton.

On the buses

The 411 bus route runs from Kingston. The R68 runs from Twickenham and Richmond. The 461 runs from Staines through Walton to East Molesey. Oyster cards are accepted on the 411 and R68 routes but not the 461.

Walks & Parks

There are free car parks at Hurst Meadow and at Hurst Park. Hurst Meadow is an excellent place to walk dogs, with an all weather track (dog bins provided). There are picnic tables and a playground. Historical Molesey Cricket Club is nearby and Molesey Boat Club. Turn up at the boat club on almost any Saturday and you are likely to see at least a couple of Olympic champions taking to the water. There is also a great climbing frame by the boat club.

We also have Bushy Park and Home Park just over the river, both of which have deer and an abundance of wildlife. Some of the grounds of the palace can be explored for free, the daffodils in spring are worth seeing.

Molesey Heath is on Approach Road in West Molesey and is a large heathland and has a small lake, which some still swim in (KT8 2LL for your Satnav). There are often horses grazing, South of Bell Road there is a footpath through to Neilson Recreation Ground and you can explore the paths along the River Mole and the River Ember. It is possible to follow footpaths all the way along to the heath.

Cafe Culture

Both Bridge Road and Walton Road have a lot of coffee shops and cafes, with a great choice of paninis, cakes, croissants and lots of other scrummy things. The perfect place to while away a few hours people watching with a newspaper or simply to meet friends and relax. Many have gardens or tables on the pavements.

Brunch at Dish or Henry’s is excellent. A lazy lunch or snack at L’Affamato, Tugas in Walton Road or one of the other cafes is to be recommended.

There is also Thyme by the River at the cricket club.

The area is popular with cyclists and there are plenty of bike racks by Hampton Court Bridge, at the end of Bridge Road.