East & West Molesey
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Molesey has a wealth of history and some interesting landmarks; Including three listed churches and The Bell public house, in Bell Road, formally known as the ‘The Crooked House’,an old coaching house and stables built in the mid 15th century. Located in the same Road there is also ‘The Manor House’ and adjoining ‘Quillets Royal’ dating from the 16th century.
There are many traditional pubs, restaurants (including chains; Pizza Express and Zizzis), cafes and antiques shops – many of which are located in Bridge Road which is at the Hampton Court Village end of town and is a lovely place to relax and watch the world go by. There are many independent stores in Bridge Road and Walton Road and there is also a Tesco Metro on Walton Road and a larger Tesco supermarket at Hurst Park.
Molesey has an abundance of Sports activities including the ‘East Molesey Cricket Club’ where cricket has been played since 1731, a Rowing club ‘Molesey Boat Club’, a number of Football clubs including ‘Molesey F.C’ based in West Molesey and ‘Metropolitan Police F.C’ based in East Molesey at the Imber Court Sports Ground. There is also a popular private health club ‘The Pavillion’ and the ‘Hurst Swimming Pool’ located in Dunstall Way.
There is also the award winning ‘Hurst Park’ which was once a horse racing course but is now a sought after large riverside residential area with extensive grounds open to the many spectators who watch the Molesey regatta races in the Summer.
There are many primary schools in the area, including; The Orchard School, Hurst Park, St. Lawrence, St. Albans and Chanders Field schools. There are also independent schools; Emberhurst, Hampton Court House and Weston Green School.
East Molesey offers many large, impressive Victorian & Edwardian mansions in roads such as Palace Road, Wolsey Road & Arnison Road. Large family houses in these areas start at around £1.25 million plus. In West Molesey there is a range of semi-detached and detached properties. Along with many townhouses on the Hurst Park development. There are flats in large converted houses and blocks of self contained flats, some with River views.
Everyone from wealthy professionals to first time buyers can find a home in East and West Molesey within their budget.
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace and is situated in East Molesey. It has not been inhabited by the British Royal Family since the 18th century.
Today, the palace is open to the public and is a major tourist attraction, easily reached by train from Waterloo Station in central London and served by Hampton Court railway station in East Molesey, in Transport for London’s Zone 6. In addition, London Buses routes 111, 216 and R68 stop outside the palace gates.
The Palace has many points of interest, in particular visitors enjoy visiting the gardens maintained by, Historic Royal Palaces, the celebrated maze and the historic real tennis court.
The Palace’s Home Park is the site of the annual Hampton Court Palace Festival and Hampton Court Palace Flower show.
Bushy Park
Bushy Park is the second largest of London’s Royal Parks, 1,100 acres. Originally created for royal sports, Bushy Park is now home to Teddington Rugby Club.
It also has fishing and model boating ponds, horse rides, formal plantations of trees and other plants, wildlife conservation areas and herds of both red deer and fallow deer.
The park also contains several lodges and cottages, Bushy House, the National Physical Laboratory and several allotments.
As part of an upgrade of the park facilities, the new Pheasantry Café was added, and the restored and largely reconstructed Upper Lodge Water Gardens were opened in October 2009.
Amenities in East And West Molesey
Local Schools in East And West Molesey
School Name & Address
Chandlers Field Primary School
High Street, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2LX
Hampton Court House
Hampton Court House, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9BS
Hurst Park Primary School
Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 1QS
St Alban’s Catholic Primary School
Beauchamp Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2PG
St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey
Church Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9DR
The Orchard Infant School
Bridge Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9HT
Secondary School Name & Address
Hampton Court House
Hampton Court House, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9BS
Hampton Court House
Hampton Court House, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9BS