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Welcome to your weekly What's on in Kingston.  

Every Thursday we round up all the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend.

Railway 200 Family Fun Weekend!

Saturday 17 May - Sunday 18 May, Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway, 10.30am - 4pm.

Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway is located on Snakey Lane, Hanworth, TW13 7ND (Image supplied)

Celebrating 200 years of railway heritage

Ride the railway's working simulation of Stephenson's legendary 'Rocket' locomotive

 Hop aboard our new miniature sit-on train – kids LOVE it!

Wander through the woodland walk, enjoy the picnic spots, play area & storytelling by Miss Brunel in Petticoats!

Also – Explore Kempton Steam Museum's Power & Motion Festival with its colossal triple-expansion engine 'in steam'. Museum ticket sold separately www.kemptonsteam.org.

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Eurovision Song Contest Party

Saturday 17 May, Willoughby Arms, 7pm start.

Willoughby Arms is located at 47 Willoughby Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6LN (Credit: Willoughby Arms)

The Willoughby Arms is hosting a party for this year's Eurovision Song Contest!

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Square 1 Cafe Recruitment

Saturday 17 May, 1 Kingston Road, 10am - 5pm.

Square 1 Cafe is located on 1 Kingston Road, New Malden, KT3 3 PE (Image Supplied)

Ready to make a meaningful impact in your community at our FREE community cafe? Volunteer as an organiser at Square 1 cafe and help keep our vibrant space buzzing every Saturday! Join us and be part of something special. Together, let's create moments that matter. Sign up today to get involved!

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Fashion & Tattoo Graduate Show 2025

Saturday 17 May, Penny School Gallery, 4.30pm - 7.30pm.

Penny School Gallery is located in Kingston College's Creative Industries Centre on 85 Richmond Road, Kingston, KT2 58P (Image Supplied)

Kingston College is proud to present its Higher Education Graduate Show, featuring the work of Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma students studying Tattoo Illustration, Fashion and Textiles. The show is open from Saturday 17th to Thursday 22nd May in the Penny School Gallery at the Creative Industries Centre. Visitors can expect a diverse mix of illustration and contemporary textiles and fashion, with work that explores unique themes, modern ideas, and innovative techniques.

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