Located within the triangular junction of the Shepperton branch and Kingston loop line, this depot began life in 1897 as a motive power shed. This was one of the early sheds to be converted for electric traction, with services running on the circular Kingston loop route from Waterloo to Wimbledon and back again.
History
The site was originally the home of Horace Walpole, a pivotal figure in 18th Century British society and literature as well as art and architecture. Walpole was a prolific writer, essayist and critic who also founded his own collection of treasures including paintings, sculptures and furniture. He became one of the main contributors to the emergence of Gothic Revival architecture, which was inspired by gothic cathedrals in Europe and is evident in the structure of Strawberry Hill House.
Following the death of Horace Walpole, the house passed to his cousin’s daughter and later to her son, who sold off many of its treasures in a ‘Great Sale’. Despite this, the house continued to attract visitors from around the world and grew in popularity until it was destroyed by fire in 1795. It was rebuilt and enlarged several times to become the iconic building that we see today.
The current depot at Strawberry Hill was built to the LSWR’s motive power depot design of 1897 (ref: The Railway Engineer, July). It was built within the triangle formed by the Shepperton and Kingston Loop lines. Its six-road dead-end shed was able to accommodate eighteen tender locomotives or thirty tank engines, and each road was equipped with an inspection pit for its entire length. A 50-foot turntable was provided at the northern end of the shed.
Trains
Strawberry Hill Station is located in Travelcard Zone 5. The train station features two platforms with canopied areas and a booking office building on the up, or westbound side. The train station first opened in 1863, and the current structure is a result of a 1935 modernization.
The train ride from Strawberry Hill to London Waterloo takes 46 min on average, but can be longer on weekends and holidays. The station is serviced by South Western Railway. There are a total of 25 trains to Waterloo from Strawberry Hill every day, and schedules can vary during holidays and weekends.
It is a good idea to book your ticket in advance. Train prices don’t fluctuate as much as flights, and fares will be cheaper the earlier you buy. You can use TrainPal to compare prices and purchase tickets from the best-value providers.
It is also possible to take a train from Strawberry Hill to Stansted Airport, but this will require at least one change. Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, and Great Northern are the primary train operating companies on this route. Some of the services offer first class, which provides more space and amenities compared to standard seats.
Buses
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Strawberry Hill Station is a step-free category B1 station with access to platforms through short unevenly-graded ramps and at full barrier level crossings. There are two wheelchair-accessible passenger pick-up/drop-off locations on the north side of the platform near the stairs. The station is served by SEPTA bus routes, and the station has a ticket machine, an open vending area, and restrooms.
Parents can find their child’s bus route information by using the link on this page for their attendance-area school or by logging into the Power School Parent Portal. During the first weeks of the school year, bus routes may change due to student enrollment and it is recommended that families check their child’s bus route information often.
Parking
There are a variety of parking options near Strawberry Hill Station. Choose from council car parks, residential driveways, and multi-storey options – all at a range of prices. Plus, you can book parking ahead of your trip so it’s guaranteed even if you’re travelling on a busy day or evening.
A bus service connects the station with Windsor & Eton Riverside and WH Smith every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9-$22 and the journey takes 42 min.
The Strawberry Hill Dog Park is a wooded, 2.35-acre forest glade within the Strawberry Hill Park reserved exclusively for off-leash canine recreation and socialization. It is less than 3 miles from the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal, and features a large, open area for dogs to run free.
Trains between Strawberry Hill and Raynes Park operate throughout the day. Travellers can use the National Rail Enquiries or Transport for London websites to plan their journey.
The Black Horse Place parking lot is a short walk from Strawberry Hill Station. From the parking lot, follow the yellow-blazed trail through woodlands and wetlands. Turn left after two brook bridges and the trail intersection with the red-blazed Baptist Brook section of the Bay Circuit Trail (BCT). Continue on the BCT to view Baptist Brook from high vantage points. The trail then passes antenna research ruins and crosses the Tennessee Gas Pipeline right of way to the Black Horse Place parking lot.
