Eden Walk Explained

Eden Walk
Location:Kingston upon Thames, England
Opening Date:1968
Owner:Universities Superannuation Scheme and British Land (50% each)[1]
Number Of Stores:29[2]
Parking:700 spaces

Eden Walk is an open precinct shopping centre in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England. It opened in 1968, predating The Bentall Centre by two decades.

History

The construction of Eden Walk was the basis for today's major retail centre of Kingston upon Thames, which has since turned into a major shopping destination for south-west London and parts of Surrey. Construction started in 1964 and was completed by 1968, along with a multi-storey car park above; it was then extended from 1977 to 1979.[3] The centre was refurbished in 2010.[4]

In 2017, the owners Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and British Land were green-lit to regenerate the area and its vicinity for £400 million. The plans include a boutique cinema and 385 apartments.[5] [6]

Stores

Eden Walk has over 20 retailers. As of 2024 it is anchored by Marks & Spencer which connects through and also fronts onto Clarence Street, and Primark which sits on Eden Street to the east of the shopping centre. Other stores include Boots, Heal's and Sainsbury's.[7]

Food and Drink

Additionally, Eden Walk has some food and drink outlets, including a Paul (bakery) and a Caffè Nero.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Invest in Kingston. The Royal Borough of Kingston upon. Thames. www.kingston.gov.uk.
  2. Web site: Archived copy . 28 April 2020 . 30 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200930004305/https://www.kingston.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/1250/kingston_eden_quarter_market_report_feb_2015.pdf . dead .
  3. Book: Travers, Tony. London Boroughs at 50. November 24, 2015. Biteback Publishing. 9781785900112. Google Books.
  4. Web site: British Land Acquires 50% Stake in Eden Walk Shopping Centre, Kingston-upon-Thames, South West London. www.britishland.com.
  5. Web site: £400m Kingston town centre revamp approved. Construction Enquirer News.
  6. Web site: Panoramic views of Kingston on the horizon with new sky restaurant. Laura. Nightingale-DNU. March 31, 2017. getsurrey.
  7. Web site: Eden Walk Shopping Centre Kingston Upon Thames Shops, Restaurants & Cafes . 2024-08-11 . Eden Walk . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Eden Walk Shopping Centre Kingston Upon Thames Shops, Restaurants & Cafes . 2024-08-11 . Eden Walk . en-GB.