Magical Market of Kingston

Everyone knows that Kingston upon Thames has been home to a bustling market for centuries, dating back over 800 years. But perhaps you didn’t know that nestling between the florist and the fishmonger, the bakers and the butchers, there’s an altogether stranger world, where nothing is quite as it seems.

Because mischievous sprites and mythical creature—sand even the odd monster—also come from far and wide to trade their wondrous wares here. Our town centre has, for centuries, been the number one destination to barter with a Big Foot, pick up a potion, or trade-in your troll for the latest model...

Welcome to the Magical Market of Kingston Town.

Usually beyond the sight of mere mortals, this app and the creativity of our borough's young people will help to see into the fantastic world in the Magical Market of Kingston Town. Download it now, to start a trail which begins at the 'Out of Order' installation of red phone boxes and introduces you to twelve of Kingston's most magical market traders...