Staines - Greater London, Busy and Busting With Old-School Charm

Town information- The market, river-side town ofto tickle and tempt every member of the family.
Staines - Greater London is located in South EastWeather- Its recommended that when visiting Stains
region of England about 6 kilometres away fromthat you take along lots of warm and insulated clothing.
Heathrow Airport, on the very important LondonThe temperatures are moderate to cold even during
Commuter Belt. The area has an estimated populationsummer months. Spring is filled with sunny spells and
of 24 097 inhabitants. Founded as a roman settlementcloudy patches or clouds with intense rain at other
during 43 A. D, the area became best-known as atime. Maximum temperatures during spring range from
major crossing point over the River Thames.maximum's 16 to 21 Degrees Celsius and minimum
Neighbouring towns- Neighbouring towns and villagestemperatures between 5 and 7 Degrees Celsius-
include Chertsey, Laleham, Stanwell, Ashford,typical London weather.
Wraysbury and Egham.Transportation- Rail transportation reigns supreme in
Shopping- The town is a shoppers paradise.the area as primary means of travel, with Staines
Pedestrian-friendly shopping is the main focus on therailway station serving towns located a little further
town's High Street with its endless list of familiar shopaway which include Windsor, Reading and London
names. Church Street is another fantastic spot withWaterloo. Taxi's as well as buses cater for station
lost of café's, restaurants and pubs.commuters who need to travel to areas not serviced
Markets- Market days are held on High Street everyby rail. It is however important to keep in mind that
Wednesday and Saturday. Here you will find fresh,much of the commuting activity occurs around closely
local produce and delicacies to pick and choose from,located Heathrow Airport.
ranging from meats to cakes and pastries. Something