Cat sitting in Kingston upon Thames, London

Kingston upon Thames sits on the river in south-west London, taking in Kingston town centre, Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth, Chessington and Norbiton, with Richmond Park and Bushy Park just across its borders. Surbiton and the roads around Kingston have Victorian and Edwardian houses and mansion blocks, many split into flats; New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington are mostly interwar semis with long gardens. So plenty of cats here have outdoor access through a cat flap and share their gardens with foxes, while those in the flats near the town centre, the riverside developments and the A3 are more likely to be kept indoors. The Thames path, Richmond Park and the Hogsmill river give the borough plenty of green space. Most visits start at a front door or a keysafe, with fob entry in newer blocks, so describe the way in on your Care Card and send any codes to your sitter in the booking chat once they've accepted. With fast trains from Surbiton and Kingston to Waterloo, a sitter living nearby can fit morning and evening visits around their own day.