Staines Town

Staines Town sits on the north bank of the River Thames where the town centre meets the riverbank. The High Street and adjacent shopping area cluster close to the waterfront, with a riverside walk and Lammas Recreation Ground providing access to the towpath. The town officially adopted the name Staines-upon-Thames in 2012, a change you still see used on local signs and publications. A medieval parish church stands near the centre and a local museum records the borough’s industrial and river heritage, both within easy walking distance of the main retail streets.

Transport and everyday services are concentrated around the station and the riverside. Staines railway station offers regular trains into central London, and local bus routes link housing areas and business parks across Spelthorne. Staines Bridge spans the Thames close to the shopping quarter, marking a clear transition between town centre streets and riverside open space. Small slipways and moorings along the bank reflect the river’s continuing role in local leisure and small-boat use.