Kennington, London is a region in London with rural roots that date back to the 18th century. It lies between Lambeth and Battersea and is part of the borough of Lambeth. Cheap car hire in Kennington, London is the best way to get around as there are many things to see and taxis are expensive.

Today, Kennington, London is a mixed class residential area, but it has a long history as a rural region. Kennington Park has a Victorian feel. It was laid out by Victorian architect James Penethorne. In the south end of the park are Surrey Gallows where nine leaders of the Jacobite rebellion were executed in 1745.

Kennington, London is also the home of the world famous cricket stadium, The Oval. The Gymnastics Society used to meet regularly in the 1800s in Kennington, London Park to play football. They were arguably the first football club in Europe and were made up players from Cumberland and Westmoreland. A number of sports sites can be seen in a single day by car hire in Kennington, London.

Some parts of Kennington, London are the grounds of Harry, Prince of Wales in his capacity as the Duke of Cornwall. The name Kennington is derived from Saxon, meaning ‘town of the king’.

Kennington, London is primarily a suburban area by nature, but it contains several nice shops and restaurants and Kennington Park is one of the finest in London. By budget car rental you can spend a delightful day or two exploring Kennington, London’s sporting sites, nature areas and the charming city centre.