Kingston-upon-Thames, which is known to most who pass through as just Kingston, is a town in a southwest London borough of the same name. Some of the most beautiful parts of the capital can be found in Kingston, with glorious stretches of the Thames that are regarded by many as the river’s finest. This very place was where as many as seven Saxon kings were crowned way back when, and is regarded to be the birthplace of England. In fact, the name Kingston quite literally translates to mean the king’s manor or estate in Old English. With a spare afternoon, you can take a boat trip up the River Thames to London, and spot many famous sights and landmarks on your journey.