Quick answer: Most Kingston upon Thames shops open from 9.00am or 9.30am on weekdays, with Thursday the late-night evening: John Lewis, Fenwick (the Bentall Centre’s anchor department store) and Eden Walk all trade until 9.00pm, while the Bentall Centre mall concourse stays open until 8.00pm.
Kingston upon Thames is one of south-west London’s main town-centre shopping destinations, anchored by the Bentall Centre — home to the Fenwick department store — with the separate John Lewis on Wood Street alongside it, and surrounded by a high street that runs through to the Thames. The town runs a late-night shopping evening on Thursdays: John Lewis, Fenwick (the Bentall Centre’s anchor) and Eden Walk all stay open until 9pm, while the Bentall Centre’s mall concourse stays open until 8pm. On other weekdays most stores close by 6pm and the centres by 7pm, so Thursday evening is the only real late-night option in Kingston.
This guide covers when each of the main shopping destinations is open, how to get to Kingston for an evening visit, and what reader-friendly facts (such as the ULEZ boundary, which now includes Kingston) are worth checking before you set off. It also covers the questions readers ask most: when the shops and shopping centres open and close, the Sunday hours at the Bentall Centre and John Lewis, and the Christmas and Boxing Day schedule. All hours below were checked against the centres’ and stores’ published times in May 2026.
Kingston upon Thames Late Night Shopping Hours 2026
Thursday is the only late-night shopping evening in Kingston. John Lewis, Fenwick and Eden Walk trade until 9pm; the Bentall Centre’s mall concourse stays open until 8pm. On other weekdays the centres close by 7pm and most individual stores by 6pm.
| Destination | Mon–Wed | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bentall Centre (mall) | 9:30am–7pm | 9:30am–8pm | 9:30am–7pm | 9am–7pm | 11am–5pm |
| John Lewis Kingston | 9:30am–6pm | 9:30am–9pm | 9:30am–7pm | 9am–7pm | 11am–5pm |
| Fenwick (Bentall Centre anchor) | 9:30am–6pm | 9:30am–9pm | 9:30am–6:30pm | 9am–7pm | Closed |
| Eden Walk Shopping Centre | 9am–6pm | 9am–9pm | 9am–8pm | 9am–6pm | 11am–5pm |
| Ancient Market (street stalls) | 10am–5pm | 10am–5pm | 10am–5pm | 10am–5pm | 10am–5pm |
Kingston Shops on Sunday: Opening Hours
Kingston’s main shopping destinations open on Sunday from 11.00am to 5.00pm. The Bentall Centre, John Lewis Kingston and Eden Walk all keep the same six-hour Sunday window — the maximum the UK Sunday Trading Act allows for shops over 280 square metres — so Sunday hours are effectively identical across the three. The pedestrianised high street between the Bentall Centre and the market follows the same 11.00am to 5.00pm pattern, while the Ancient Market stalls run their usual 10.00am to 5.00pm seven days a week.
Sunday is the quietest shopping day of the week in Kingston, and the first hour after the 11.00am open is the calmest window for John Lewis and the Bentall Centre before the early-afternoon family crowds arrive. If you are travelling specifically for a Sunday visit, note that the centres close promptly at 5.00pm — earlier than the weekday close (7.00pm at the Bentall Centre) and the Thursday late-night close.
Where to Shop in Kingston: The Key Areas
The Bentall Centre
The Bentall Centre is Kingston’s main covered shopping centre, anchored by Fenwick — the four-floor department store that traded as Bentalls until it was rebranded in September 2023. The centre opened in November 1992 on the site of the original Bentalls department store, and was designed around the retained 1935 façade of that earlier building — a Maurice Webb design (son of Sir Aston Webb) inspired by Wren’s work at Hampton Court, with stonework by Eric Gill. The original façade is Grade II listed and remains the most architecturally distinctive part of the centre.
John Lewis Kingston is a separate five-floor department store immediately next door on Wood Street — not part of the Bentall Centre itself, though the two sit side by side and are easy to visit together. Inside the Bentall Centre, around 100 retail units are spread across four levels, including most major high-street fashion and beauty names. On Thursdays the Bentall Centre runs an extended evening: the mall concourse stays open until 8pm, while Fenwick and many of the larger stores trade on until 9pm.
Eden Walk and the High Street
Eden Walk is an open-air shopping precinct on the eastern side of the town centre, currently running on a similar Thursday late-night pattern (open until 9pm) and 8pm on Fridays. A long-discussed redevelopment has not yet broken ground, so for 2026 Eden Walk continues to operate as the existing arcade.
The pedestrianised high street running between the Bentall Centre and the market area carries the major high-street names, with most shops following a Mon–Wed/Fri 9am–6pm pattern and many staying open later on Thursday evening. Saturday and Sunday hours vary by retailer.
The Ancient Market and Apple Market
Kingston’s market square is in two connected parts. The Ancient Market — recorded as a trading site since the 12th century — sits in the triangle of streets behind the Italianate 1840 Market House (the building topped by the gilded statue of Queen Anne). It runs around 28 permanent stalls, seven days a week, 10am–5pm, with a mix of fresh produce, an artisan baker, a fishmonger, and street-food traders. The Apple Market sits immediately east of Market Place and Church Street, linked to the Ancient Market by Harrow Passage. The market stalls don’t run a late-night session — by 5pm most have packed up — but the surrounding streets remain lively into the evening.
Key Kingston Store Hours
Most of the big chain stores in Kingston follow the hours of the centre or street they sit in. The table below covers the stores searched for most often. Most extend their Thursday hours for Kingston’s late-night evening, though closing times on Thursday vary by store. Confirm with the retailer if you are making a special trip.
| Store | Typical hours (confirm for a special trip) |
|---|---|
| The Bentall Centre (mall) | 9.30am–7pm Mon–Wed/Fri, Thu to 8pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm |
| John Lewis Kingston (Wood Street) | 9.30am–6pm Mon–Wed, Thu to 9pm, Fri to 7pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm |
| Primark (Eden Walk area) | 9am–6pm Mon–Wed/Fri, Thu to 9pm, Sat to 7pm, Sun 11am–5pm |
| Fenwick (Bentall Centre anchor) | 9.30am–6pm Mon–Wed, Thu to 9pm, Fri to 6.30pm, Sat 9am–7pm, closed Sunday |
| Marks & Spencer (Clarence Street) | 9am–6pm Mon–Sat, Sun 11am–5pm |
Kingston Christmas & Boxing Day Shopping Hours 2026
December brings Kingston’s longest trading of the year, with the Bentall Centre, John Lewis and Eden Walk extending their evenings in the run-up to Christmas. The table below sets out the expected festive pattern over the Christmas and New Year period; exact hours are confirmed by the centres in December, so treat these as the typical schedule and check before you travel.
| Date | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) | 9am – 5pm |
| Friday 25 December (Christmas Day) | Closed |
| Saturday 26 December (Boxing Day) | 9am – 6pm (sales) |
| Sunday 27 December | 11am – 5pm |
| Monday 28 – Wednesday 30 December | 9.30am – 6pm |
| Thursday 31 December (New Year’s Eve) | 9.30am – 5pm |
| Friday 1 January (New Year’s Day) | 11am – 5pm |
Getting to Kingston upon Thames
By Train
Kingston station is on the South Western Railway network and is roughly a five-minute walk from the Bentall Centre and John Lewis. Direct trains from London Waterloo take around 30–36 minutes on a typical service, with the fastest taking under 30 minutes; SWR runs more than a hundred services per day on this route, with frequent trains into the late evening. The station is also on the Kingston Loop, which means direct trains run from Wimbledon, Richmond and Twickenham as well.
By Bus
Kingston is well served by TfL bus services from across south-west London, with key routes from Richmond, Twickenham, Surbiton, Wimbledon, New Malden and Putney. Services run regularly into the evening and night-bus connections cover the late return. Use the TfL Journey Planner for the most direct route from your start point.
By Car, Parking and ULEZ
Important: Kingston upon Thames is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone. The ULEZ was extended to all London boroughs, including Kingston, on 29 August 2023. Drivers of non-compliant vehicles pay £12.50 per day. Most vehicles registered after September 2015 (petrol) or September 2016 (diesel) meet the standard, but it’s worth checking your number plate on the TfL website before you travel. Kingston is outside the central London Congestion Charge zone, so the only London driving charge to budget for is the ULEZ if your vehicle is non-compliant.
The main town-centre car parks are operated by Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (with APCOA managing the day-to-day operation) and by the centres themselves. Cattle Market surface car park is the largest borough-run option close to the centre. The Bentall Centre, John Lewis and Eden Walk each have their own car parks within a few minutes’ walk of the shops. Off-street parking charges in Kingston were last revised on 11 April 2025 — check the council’s parking pages for the current tariff before you travel as evening rates and weekday/weekend pricing differ.
Where to Eat and Drink in Kingston
Kingston has two distinct evening food zones. Around the market and the older streets behind it (Thames Street, Church Street, Market Place) you’ll find a mix of independent cafés, pubs and restaurants. Down by the river, the stretch of riverside between Kingston Bridge and the Thames towpath has several pubs and bar-restaurants with outside seating — pleasant in late spring and summer evenings. The chain restaurants in and around Eden Walk and the Bentall Centre cover the reliable middle ground (Côte, Wagamama, Giggling Squid, Franco Manca and similar). Kitchens at the chains typically stop taking orders at 9–10pm; pub kitchens vary, so check before you set off if a 9pm late-night shop is going to be followed by dinner.
Top Tips for Late Night Shopping in Kingston
- Thursday is the only late-night day. John Lewis, Fenwick and Eden Walk run to 9pm on Thursdays; the Bentall Centre mall concourse stays open until 8pm. On every other weekday the centres close by 7pm, so a Tuesday or Wednesday “evening shopping” trip means a short window before the early-evening close.
- Park near Wood Street if you’re heading to John Lewis first. John Lewis Kingston is on Wood Street, with the closest borough-run car park (Cattle Market) a short walk away. The Bentall Centre’s own car park is connected to the centre directly.
- Check ULEZ before you drive in. Kingston has been inside the ULEZ since 29 August 2023. £12.50 per day if your vehicle isn’t compliant. The TfL vehicle checker takes about ten seconds.
- Combine with Hampton Court Palace. Hampton Court is roughly three miles upriver and reachable by either a short bus ride or a riverside walk along the Thames Path. A Thursday-afternoon palace visit followed by Kingston late-night shopping makes a coherent day out.
- Trains run frequently both ways. South Western Railway runs over a hundred services a day between Kingston and Waterloo, with the last trains comfortably after the 9pm shop close, so the train is usually the simplest option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do shops close in Kingston upon Thames?
On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, most Kingston town-centre shops close at 6pm. On Thursdays John Lewis Kingston, Fenwick and Eden Walk stay open until 9pm — Kingston’s late-night shopping evening — while the Bentall Centre mall concourse stays open until 8pm. Friday closing varies (typically 6.30–8pm), Saturday is mostly until 7pm, and Sunday hours run 11am–5pm.
Is Kingston upon Thames inside the ULEZ?
Yes. The Ultra Low Emission Zone was extended to cover all London boroughs, including Kingston upon Thames, on 29 August 2023. Non-compliant vehicles pay £12.50 per day. Most cars registered after September 2015 (petrol) or September 2016 (diesel) meet the standard, but check your specific vehicle on the TfL website before you travel.
How do I get to Kingston for late night shopping?
South Western Railway runs frequent direct trains from London Waterloo to Kingston, with a typical journey time of 30–36 minutes. The station is a five-minute walk from the Bentall Centre and John Lewis. By car, Kingston is reachable from the A3, A308 and A307, and is inside the ULEZ but outside the central Congestion Charge zone. Several town-centre car parks are within a short walk of the shops.
Does Kingston have a John Lewis?
Yes. John Lewis Kingston is a five-floor full-line department store on Wood Street, immediately next to — but separate from — the Bentall Centre. On Thursday evenings it stays open until 9pm; other weekdays it closes at 6pm (7pm on Fridays); Saturdays 9am–7pm and Sundays 11am–5pm.
When did the Bentall Centre open?
The Bentall Centre opened in November 1992, built behind the retained 1935 façade of the earlier Bentalls store — a Maurice Webb design, listed Grade II in 2011. Its anchor department store traded as Bentalls until September 2023, when it was rebranded Fenwick.
What time do shops open in Kingston?
Most Kingston town-centre shops open at 9.00am, with the Bentall Centre and John Lewis opening at 9.30am Monday to Friday and 9.00am on Saturday. On Sundays the centres open at 11.00am in line with UK Sunday trading rules. The Ancient Market stalls open earliest, at 10.00am, seven days a week.
What are the Bentall Centre opening times?
The Bentall Centre mall opens 9.30am to 7.00pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday, stays open until 8.00pm on Thursday for Kingston’s late-night shopping evening, trades 9.00am to 7.00pm on Saturday, and 11.00am to 5.00pm on Sunday. The anchor department store, Fenwick, trades on to 9.00pm on Thursday. Individual stores within the centre can vary by up to half an hour, so confirm with the retailer if you are travelling specifically for one shop.
Is John Lewis Kingston open on Sunday?
Yes. John Lewis Kingston, on Wood Street next to (but separate from) the Bentall Centre, opens 11.00am to 5.00pm on Sundays. The rest of the week it runs 9.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Wednesday, until 9.00pm on Thursday, until 7.00pm on Friday, and 9.00am to 7.00pm on Saturday.
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