Hampton Wick London Map

About Hampton Wick

Hampton Wick unfolds with a quiet dignity along the north bank of the River Thames. It lies 6.0 km north-east of Esher (from Esher: bearing 36°T, OS grid TQ 172 696), and is situated north-north-east of Thames Ditton village. The gentle curve of the river here, a silver ribbon reflecting the often-soft London sky, lends a particular grace to Hampton Wick, hinting at the centuries of barge traffic and riverside life that have shaped its character. Its streets, lined with houses of varying eras, from Georgian elegance to Victorian solidity, possess a settled air, as though the very bricks and mortar have absorbed the murmurs of generations. The village green, a patch of verdant calm, often catches the afternoon sun, bathing it in a warm, honeyed light that invites contemplation. Though no longer a bustling centre of industry, the echoes of its past, perhaps a boatyard or a small manufactory, can still be felt in the quiet lanes.

About This Hampton Wick Map Page

Explore Hampton Wick, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.413522, -0.314784. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.