Staines is a lively market town set on the river Thames. Shop along the charming High Street and enjoy beautiful parks, walking trails and green spaces. Fast train connections to Central London make it easy to sightsee in the capital.
Things to do in Staines-upon-Thames
Lined with historic wooden shopfronts and colourful flower boxes, the High Street is the beating heart of Staines. Stroll through the pedestrianised shopping area and take your pick of charming tea rooms and country-style pubs. Visit the beautiful St Mary’s Church, built in the Gothic Revival style, and walk across heritage-listed Staines Bridge. Finish your day with a pint on a breezy riverside patio.
Shop ‘till you drop at Elmsleigh Shopping Centre. Browse dozens of stores by leading British brands and independent retailers. Two Rivers is another shopping, dining and entertainment hub within walking distance of the Staines town centre. Shop the latest fashion trends and catch Hollywood blockbusters at the multiscreen cinema.
Discover the town’s ancient past at the Spelthorne Museum. Learn about its origins as a Roman settlement and see ancient artefacts and prehistoric finds, including Stone Age tools and an enormous mammoth tusk.
Board a paddle steamer and enjoy a scenic cruise along the River Thames. Boats sail along the iconic waterway and take you past chocolate-box towns and villages, as well as the picturesque countryside. Walking trails also skirt the banks of the Thames. The path from Staines Bridge to Penton Lock is lovely and takes you across a beautiful wooded island.
Getting around Staines-upon-Thames
Staines is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. Trains run between Staines and Central London in 30 minutes, while local buses run between nearby towns and villages. River ferries connect Staines with Windsor, Hampton Court and Runnymede in the summer. London Heathrow Airport is a 10-minute drive away.