Geography
The small town is in the southwestern suburbs of London, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The geology of south-west London north of the river is a flat alluvial plain rich in clay and humus and thus useful for market gardening; with little floodplain on either side of the river and though downhill, Hampton's riverside is only 7 metres (23 ft) beneath the maximum elevation in Hampton Hill. A comparison can be made with Strawberry Hill which is smaller and has a small noticeable incline to the east.
Aside from the residential areas of the town, the High Street is filled with shops, restaurants, several cafes, a few public houses, and a traditional 75-year old bakery. The High Street also stages a yearly parade before Christmas when the street is closed and a procession takes place.
The Hampton Hill Association (HHA) launched their Hampton Hill Community website on November 30, 2007, with local links & telephone numbers, a What's On Guide, Gallery, History and Young Residents pages as well as information about the mission of the HHA and its committee members.
The High Street in Hampton Hill has an active Traders' Association. They have been organizing the annual Christmas Lighting Up parade for over 40 years. In 2010 the inaugural Hampton Hill Summer Festival was organized. The Hampton Hill Traders' Association together with Richmond Council co-fund the town centre manager, Jayne Jackson. For more information about the High Street and the Hampton Hill Traders' Association, see the Hampton Hill Guide.
Hampton Hill is also home to the Hampton Hill Playhouse, a small community theatre and the Hampton Hill Cricket Club.
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| Hampton | Hampton | Hampton Court (hamlet by the Palace) |
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