The Optical Gallery Wins 'Love Local' Best Independent Retailer Award!

The Optical Gallery Wins 'Love Local' Best Independent Retailer Award!

We are thrilled to share that our Chessington Gallery has won the ‘Love Local’ Best Independent Retailer Award at the Kingston Borough Business Awards (KBBA) 2025! 🏆

Hosted by Double Tree Hilton, Kingston-Upon-Thames.

This marks a significant milestone—not just for us as an independent optician in Kingston upon Thames, but for our entire team who work passionately to deliver outstanding eye care, eyewear styling, and audiology services to our local community.

From the start, The Optical Gallery has been committed to providing a more personal, forward-thinking experience. Whether it's helping you find the perfect frames, delivering clinical excellence during your eye examination, offering ear wax removal, or supporting you with advanced hearing care, everything we do centres around quality and care.

To be recognised by our borough among businesses of all kinds—from cafés to community groups—is incredibly meaningful. This award was based on community support, business values, and impact—and we owe it all to our loyal clients who have trusted us with their vision and hearing health for years.

We want to say thank you:

  • To our Chessington-based community for believing in us.

  • To every client who has visited us for eye tests, prescription glasses, or ear care.

  • And to our incredible staff who consistently go above and beyond.

This win is not just a trophy on our shelf—it’s a reflection of the genuine relationships we’ve built in Kingston upon Thames, Twickenham, Cheam, and beyond.

We look forward to continuing to raise the standard in independent optical care—with more exciting innovations, community events, and of course, impeccable service.

Need an Eye Test, New Glasses or Hearing Help? We offer: ✔️ NHS & Private Eye Examinations ✔️ Expert Eyewear Styling with exclusive frames ✔️ Audiology Services & Hearing Aids ✔️ Gentle Ear Wax Removal ✔️

📍 Book online or visit us in Chessington, Twickenham or Cheam.

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