Guidebook for Twickenham
Food Scene
A beautiful setting facing the river Thames, just minutes from the flat and a very stylish cocktail lounge for pre-after dinner drinks. The service and food is excellent. It is rather pricey so for us it is sometimes a birthday, Valentine or pre-Christmas treat. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
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Steven Edwards at Bingham Riverhouse
61-63 Petersham RdA beautiful setting facing the river Thames, just minutes from the flat and a very stylish cocktail lounge for pre-after dinner drinks. The service and food is excellent. It is rather pricey so for us it is sometimes a birthday, Valentine or pre-Christmas treat. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
They offer a very reasonable pre-theatre menu at £10.95 for 2 courses of typically French bistro cuisine, lots of other choices on a la carte & a good breakfast / brunch menu. Wine list also very reasonably priced. Service is usually good. c.5 mins walk from the flat.
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Côte Bistro - Richmond
24 Hill StThey offer a very reasonable pre-theatre menu at £10.95 for 2 courses of typically French bistro cuisine, lots of other choices on a la carte & a good breakfast / brunch menu. Wine list also very reasonably priced. Service is usually good. c.5 mins walk from the flat.
A very lively, central bar / restaurant who also have a DJ on Fri and Sat for later on. Food good (modern British) and reasonably priced. Nice courtyard for summer time. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
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No 1a Duke St.
1A Duke StA very lively, central bar / restaurant who also have a DJ on Fri and Sat for later on. Food good (modern British) and reasonably priced. Nice courtyard for summer time. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
A very quirky, authentic Italian venue with a lot of character. The menu is fixed (i.e. they decide what you're eating) and booking is essential. A lot of fun. Portions are large (rustic!). Some great Italian wines to be had. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
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Al Boccon Di' vino
14 Red Lion StA very quirky, authentic Italian venue with a lot of character. The menu is fixed (i.e. they decide what you're eating) and booking is essential. A lot of fun. Portions are large (rustic!). Some great Italian wines to be had. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
The Hummingbird Bakery - Richmond
3 The QuadrantAmazing and beautiful cakes. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
Great for a quick pre-theatre meal or quick bite to eat before / after the rugby or after work. Opposite Richmond station so not hard to find. c.15 mins walk from the flat.
Yo! Sushi - Richmond
1-2 Kew RdGreat for a quick pre-theatre meal or quick bite to eat before / after the rugby or after work. Opposite Richmond station so not hard to find. c.15 mins walk from the flat.
Fast service, good noodles and rice dishes, generous portions and not pretentious. Tables are shared with others.
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wagamama
244 Shepherds Bush RdFast service, good noodles and rice dishes, generous portions and not pretentious. Tables are shared with others.
Good quality and value for money. It offers exactly what the name suggests! Within minutes walking distance from the flat.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK)
15-17 Hill RiseGood quality and value for money. It offers exactly what the name suggests! Within minutes walking distance from the flat.
Very close to the flat just across the bridge into Richmond and consistently good quality / value for money. Good selection of dishes and service reliable. We tend to go here for brunch occasionally. Within minutes walking distance from the flat - just cross the bridge & cross over to the other side of the road from the Pitcher and Piano bar that faces the river.
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Bill's Richmond Restaurant
1-3 Hill RiseVery close to the flat just across the bridge into Richmond and consistently good quality / value for money. Good selection of dishes and service reliable. We tend to go here for brunch occasionally. Within minutes walking distance from the flat - just cross the bridge & cross over to the other side of the road from the Pitcher and Piano bar that faces the river.
A lovely little weekend food and craft market inside of Heron Court (within minutes walking distance from the flat - just cross the bridge & go under the arches immediately past the Pitcher & Piano bar that sits facing the river).
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Duck Pond Market Richmond
Hill StreetA lovely little weekend food and craft market inside of Heron Court (within minutes walking distance from the flat - just cross the bridge & go under the arches immediately past the Pitcher & Piano bar that sits facing the river).
A favourite Indian food restaurant with excellent service, nice modern decor, not expensive. Always busy at weekends so booking is recommended. Within minutes walking distance of the flat.
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Tangawizi Restaurant
406 Richmond RdA favourite Indian food restaurant with excellent service, nice modern decor, not expensive. Always busy at weekends so booking is recommended. Within minutes walking distance of the flat.
During the day this is a cafe / bakery / pizzeria and in the evenings from Thurs - Sun it becomes an evening Pizzeria serving excellent traditional thin crust pizzas with Italian wines / beers. The owner, cook and waiters are all Italian so very authentic taste and feel to the place. Within a few minutes walking distance of the flat.
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Ruben's Bakehouse
52-54 Heath RdDuring the day this is a cafe / bakery / pizzeria and in the evenings from Thurs - Sun it becomes an evening Pizzeria serving excellent traditional thin crust pizzas with Italian wines / beers. The owner, cook and waiters are all Italian so very authentic taste and feel to the place. Within a few minutes walking distance of the flat.
Good choice of Italian food, quick service, not expensive. Can be noisy / busy at weekends, especially before the rugby. In Richmond town centre, beyond the train station, on the opposite side of the road. C.15 mins walking time from the flat.
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Carluccio's - Richmond
Good choice of Italian food, quick service, not expensive. Can be noisy / busy at weekends, especially before the rugby. In Richmond town centre, beyond the train station, on the opposite side of the road. C.15 mins walking time from the flat.
A trendy restaurant with stylish, quirky decor and excellent cocktails. The ribs are incredible and lots of different dishes to choose from, all very well-executed. On Kew Rd, beyond Richmond town centre, c.20 mins walk from the flat.
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Rock And Rose
108 Kew RdA trendy restaurant with stylish, quirky decor and excellent cocktails. The ribs are incredible and lots of different dishes to choose from, all very well-executed. On Kew Rd, beyond Richmond town centre, c.20 mins walk from the flat.
These award winning, hand made Italian ice creams and chocolates will transport you to Venice in an instant. In Richmond town centre, facing Richmond Green, c.10 mins walk from the flat.
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Gelateria Danieli
16 Brewers LnThese award winning, hand made Italian ice creams and chocolates will transport you to Venice in an instant. In Richmond town centre, facing Richmond Green, c.10 mins walk from the flat.
Jamie Oliver's Italian trattoria style restaurant is consistently good. Booking recommended for weekends. In Richmond town centre opposite the side of House of Fraser department store, c.10 mins walk from the flat.
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Jamie's Italian Richmond
12-13 King StJamie Oliver's Italian trattoria style restaurant is consistently good. Booking recommended for weekends. In Richmond town centre opposite the side of House of Fraser department store, c.10 mins walk from the flat.
One of the best Chinese food restaurants I've been to with great attentive service from Eddie the maitre d'. Always good food, great choice and cooked to perfection. A complimentary digestif is usually offered. c.20 mins walk from the flat.
The Dragon Inn
130 Sheen RdOne of the best Chinese food restaurants I've been to with great attentive service from Eddie the maitre d'. Always good food, great choice and cooked to perfection. A complimentary digestif is usually offered. c.20 mins walk from the flat.
A well-known pizza chain offering consistently good pizza, salads, etc. in Richmond town centre, c.10 mins walking from the flat.
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Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdA well-known pizza chain offering consistently good pizza, salads, etc. in Richmond town centre, c.10 mins walking from the flat.
This is on the opposite side of the river to the flat, so again it's easy walking distance, incredible river views and excellent day / evening menu & service. Quite an upmarket eatery - mid-priced.
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Jackson + Rye
1 Heron SquareThis is on the opposite side of the river to the flat, so again it's easy walking distance, incredible river views and excellent day / evening menu & service. Quite an upmarket eatery - mid-priced.
Argentinian steaks gallore & again incredible river views. Quite pricey and booking for evenings is essential at most times. We go here for a special treat or romantic dinner. Also popular for corporate entertaining I believe. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
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Gaucho Richmond
RiversideArgentinian steaks gallore & again incredible river views. Quite pricey and booking for evenings is essential at most times. We go here for a special treat or romantic dinner. Also popular for corporate entertaining I believe. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
Very romantic setting, lovely classically decorated hotel and the restaurant views are just as Turner painted them over a century ago. The food, service, wine excellent. They also do wonderful afternoon cream teas. Many celebrities and politicians have stayed here, including Madonna and Winston Churchill. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
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The Petersham Restaurant
Nightingale LaneVery romantic setting, lovely classically decorated hotel and the restaurant views are just as Turner painted them over a century ago. The food, service, wine excellent. They also do wonderful afternoon cream teas. Many celebrities and politicians have stayed here, including Madonna and Winston Churchill. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
Going to a Michelin-starred chef's restaurant within a garden centre isn't the first place that comes to mind as the obvious choice however it is a beautiful place, wonderful food and although expensive for a la carte lunches / dinners, there is also a more reasonably priced cafe for lunches and snacks during the day. Ex-michelin star chef, Skye Gyngell has been there for a while now after deciding that the michelin star was more of a curse than a blessing. Be warned, parking during the summer months, on weekend days can be a problem so I suggest parking up nearby and walking at weekends during the summer. Walking time is c.20 mins uphill to get there, but all downhill to get home!
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Petersham Nurseries Café
Off Petersham RdGoing to a Michelin-starred chef's restaurant within a garden centre isn't the first place that comes to mind as the obvious choice however it is a beautiful place, wonderful food and although expensive for a la carte lunches / dinners, there is also a more reasonably priced cafe for lunches and snacks during the day. Ex-michelin star chef, Skye Gyngell has been there for a while now after deciding that the michelin star was more of a curse than a blessing. Be warned, parking during the summer months, on weekend days can be a problem so I suggest parking up nearby and walking at weekends during the summer. Walking time is c.20 mins uphill to get there, but all downhill to get home!
Set under Richmond bridge arches it's minutes away from the flat, with views on the river and a great selection of vegetarian and vegan only food and snacks.
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Tide Tables Cafe
2 The ArchesSet under Richmond bridge arches it's minutes away from the flat, with views on the river and a great selection of vegetarian and vegan only food and snacks.
Serving Bavarian food and beers facing the river, particularly good for summer days and evenings, looking out onto the river, watching the world go by. To be found by walking along the river towpath, walking away from the high street direction. Roughly 10 mins walking from the flat.
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Stein's
Petersham RoadServing Bavarian food and beers facing the river, particularly good for summer days and evenings, looking out onto the river, watching the world go by. To be found by walking along the river towpath, walking away from the high street direction. Roughly 10 mins walking from the flat.
Riverside rustic Breton restaurant serving authentic galettes and seafood, just a few minutes from our flat walking (cross the bridge into Richmond and turn right when facing the Odeon Cinema. Chez Lindsay is in a little cluster of eateries beside Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) and Pier 1, a cafe serving day time and evening fish 'n chips, plus all sorts of seafood.
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Chez Lindsay
11 Hill RiseRiverside rustic Breton restaurant serving authentic galettes and seafood, just a few minutes from our flat walking (cross the bridge into Richmond and turn right when facing the Odeon Cinema. Chez Lindsay is in a little cluster of eateries beside Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) and Pier 1, a cafe serving day time and evening fish 'n chips, plus all sorts of seafood.
Excellent selection of thai dishes, just a few minutes walking from the flat. They are always welcoming and the food is pretty authentic.
Thai Upon Thames
346 Richmond RdExcellent selection of thai dishes, just a few minutes walking from the flat. They are always welcoming and the food is pretty authentic.
Spanish tapas bar, pretty authentically done (not a chain) with various live music events throughout the week. It's a fairly relaxed, small venue. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
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Rincon Bar Espanol
1 Paradise RdSpanish tapas bar, pretty authentically done (not a chain) with various live music events throughout the week. It's a fairly relaxed, small venue. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
A quiet, elegant, northern Italian restaurant, a few minutes from the flat and by Richmond bridge.
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A Cena
418 Richmond RdA quiet, elegant, northern Italian restaurant, a few minutes from the flat and by Richmond bridge.
Rustic Mediterranean restaurant with terracotta tiles & wrought ironwork, serving tapas and paella. On the opposite side of the river to Eel Pie Island in a very nicely laid out courtyard.
Pincho
55 Church StRustic Mediterranean restaurant with terracotta tiles & wrought ironwork, serving tapas and paella. On the opposite side of the river to Eel Pie Island in a very nicely laid out courtyard.
A very good sushi restaurant with friendly staff and very reasonable prices. Spicy tuna has been recommended!
Ke Sushi
36 London RdA very good sushi restaurant with friendly staff and very reasonable prices. Spicy tuna has been recommended!
A relaxed, informal sushi bar within a few footsteps of the flat (on Richmond Road at the top of our street)
Katsu Sushi Bar
372 Richmond RoadA relaxed, informal sushi bar within a few footsteps of the flat (on Richmond Road at the top of our street)
Thai Elephant Richmond
1 Wakefield RdTraditional thai food, elegant decor with an old fashioned twist.
Michelin starred molecular cuisine, by chef Heston Blumenthal
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The Fat Duck
High StreetMichelin starred molecular cuisine, by chef Heston Blumenthal
Michelin 2 star restaurant created and run by Tom & Beth Kerridge. Rustic, whitewashed pub with renowned haute cuisine with modern twists, plus limited cottage accommodation. Advance booking is essential for dinner on most evenings but lunch bookings are more likely at shorter notice.
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The Mango Lounge at The Chequers
Dean LaneMichelin 2 star restaurant created and run by Tom & Beth Kerridge. Rustic, whitewashed pub with renowned haute cuisine with modern twists, plus limited cottage accommodation. Advance booking is essential for dinner on most evenings but lunch bookings are more likely at shorter notice.
Modern gastropub with traditional decor and standout English dishes with a twist designed and owned by Heston Blumenthal.
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The Hind's Head
High StreetModern gastropub with traditional decor and standout English dishes with a twist designed and owned by Heston Blumenthal.
Old-world, beamed inn showcasing owner Heston Blumenthal's gastropub menu, offering real ales and excellent wines.
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The Crown at Bray
High StreetOld-world, beamed inn showcasing owner Heston Blumenthal's gastropub menu, offering real ales and excellent wines.
A chain serving all sorts of styles of tex-mex and peri peri dishes, within a few minutes walk of the flat
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Nando's
2 Station RdA chain serving all sorts of styles of tex-mex and peri peri dishes, within a few minutes walk of the flat
Local thai cafe, with typical thai dishes, run by Thai people. Within a few minutes walk from the flat, across the bridge into Richmond town centre
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Richmond Cafe
58 Hill RiseLocal thai cafe, with typical thai dishes, run by Thai people. Within a few minutes walk from the flat, across the bridge into Richmond town centre
Part of The Ivy restaurant group, opening in the spring of 2017 on Richmond High Street, within easy walking distance of the flat. The Ivy in Soho is the best-known restaurant in the group, frequently attracting well-known actors as well as a local (wealthy) clientele. Booking is likely to be essential if the one in Soho is anything to go by. This restaurant promises to be an interesting and possibly a rather glamorous establishment!
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The Ivy St. John's Wood
120 St John's Wood High StPart of The Ivy restaurant group, opening in the spring of 2017 on Richmond High Street, within easy walking distance of the flat. The Ivy in Soho is the best-known restaurant in the group, frequently attracting well-known actors as well as a local (wealthy) clientele. Booking is likely to be essential if the one in Soho is anything to go by. This restaurant promises to be an interesting and possibly a rather glamorous establishment!
Day or evening fish 'n chips can be had here, of good quality, in a comfortable environment. Posh fish 'n chips some might say! Plenty of other seafood choices to be had also, all cooked and served very simply. They also do a fish and chips counter for those who want to carry their selection home and eat out of the paper!
Pier 1 Richmond
11-13 Petersham RdDay or evening fish 'n chips can be had here, of good quality, in a comfortable environment. Posh fish 'n chips some might say! Plenty of other seafood choices to be had also, all cooked and served very simply. They also do a fish and chips counter for those who want to carry their selection home and eat out of the paper!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely little typically English country pub, great food and Sunday lunches (pre-booking a table at weekends for food is recommended). Roaring fire in the winter time to warm beside after a walk along the river. They have a nice outdoor courtyard for enjoying summer days & evenings. Dogs are always welcome. Within easy walking distance to the flat - turn left onto Ducks Walk and head for the bridge at the far side of Richmond - cross over, turn right towards Richmond again and take next left, up Old Palace Lane.
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White Swan Richmond
26 Old Palace LnLovely little typically English country pub, great food and Sunday lunches (pre-booking a table at weekends for food is recommended). Roaring fire in the winter time to warm beside after a walk along the river. They have a nice outdoor courtyard for enjoying summer days & evenings. Dogs are always welcome. Within easy walking distance to the flat - turn left onto Ducks Walk and head for the bridge at the far side of Richmond - cross over, turn right towards Richmond again and take next left, up Old Palace Lane.
Very close to the flat so great staggering distance to home! Also fantastic views over the river and outdoor seating for summertime. Fairly quiet during the week and busy at weekends.
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Pitcher & Piano
69-70 Dean StVery close to the flat so great staggering distance to home! Also fantastic views over the river and outdoor seating for summertime. Fairly quiet during the week and busy at weekends.
Lovely English pub with great food, great Sunday lunches (Sir David Attenborough lives nearby!). Booking for food at weekends is recommended. c.15 mins walk from the flat.
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The Marlborough
46 Friars Stile RdLovely English pub with great food, great Sunday lunches (Sir David Attenborough lives nearby!). Booking for food at weekends is recommended. c.15 mins walk from the flat.
Gorgeous settling on the banks of the river Thames. Very popular during the day for watching the ducks & swans paddle by.. c.20 mins walk from the flat going along the river path on our side of the river (turn right before the bridge onto the river path and keep going!).
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The White Swan, Twickenham Riverside
RiversideGorgeous settling on the banks of the river Thames. Very popular during the day for watching the ducks & swans paddle by.. c.20 mins walk from the flat going along the river path on our side of the river (turn right before the bridge onto the river path and keep going!).
A very popular bar for standing outside by the river while enjoying a cold drink on a sunny day. During the evenings it becomes a popular venue at weekends. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
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The White Cross
Water Lane A very popular bar for standing outside by the river while enjoying a cold drink on a sunny day. During the evenings it becomes a popular venue at weekends. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
Excellent gastropub within waking distance of home. Great Sunday Lunches and selection of wines / beers on tap. Eclectic furniture and nik naks make this a pub with lots of character. Live music on Sunday evenings.
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The Crown
144-146 Hatfield RdExcellent gastropub within waking distance of home. Great Sunday Lunches and selection of wines / beers on tap. Eclectic furniture and nik naks make this a pub with lots of character. Live music on Sunday evenings.
A very characterful georgian pub on the banks of the river Thames, serving good food and selection of wines / ales / beers. Sunday lunches in the summer can be enjoyed outside on the banks of the river. c.30 mins walk from the flat, mostly along the river.
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The London Apprentice - Isleworth
62 Church StreetA very characterful georgian pub on the banks of the river Thames, serving good food and selection of wines / ales / beers. Sunday lunches in the summer can be enjoyed outside on the banks of the river. c.30 mins walk from the flat, mostly along the river.
A sizeable gastropub with fish and seafood specials, offering boat mooring and views onto the river Thames. There is a children's play area and riverside beer garden. Very popular with the boating community as well as locals. Excellent food as well as being a cosy pub. Seat reservations are recommended for weekends. Can be reached by a long a leisurely walk from the flat! c.1 hours walk from the flat along the river side on a nice day or 15/20 mins in the car.
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The Anglers
3 Broom RdA sizeable gastropub with fish and seafood specials, offering boat mooring and views onto the river Thames. There is a children's play area and riverside beer garden. Very popular with the boating community as well as locals. Excellent food as well as being a cosy pub. Seat reservations are recommended for weekends. Can be reached by a long a leisurely walk from the flat! c.1 hours walk from the flat along the river side on a nice day or 15/20 mins in the car.
The Barmy Arms is a beautiful river Thames front pub situated in the old part of Twickenham, on the opposite side to Eel Pie Island. Their menu is in the best tradition of British pub food. It's also popular pre-rugby match pub and where I think the "Barmy Army" originated. c.40 mins walk from the flat.
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Barmy Arms
The EmbankmentThe Barmy Arms is a beautiful river Thames front pub situated in the old part of Twickenham, on the opposite side to Eel Pie Island. Their menu is in the best tradition of British pub food. It's also popular pre-rugby match pub and where I think the "Barmy Army" originated. c.40 mins walk from the flat.
A popular weekly Tuesday night jazz venue, from 2030 -1130pm at the Cabbage Patch in Twickenham. c.30 mins walk from the flat.
Twickenham Jazz Club
67 London RdA popular weekly Tuesday night jazz venue, from 2030 -1130pm at the Cabbage Patch in Twickenham. c.30 mins walk from the flat.
Parks & Nature
Famous as Henry VIII's favourite place to ride with his hounds, this park is vast, with wild deer roaming around. Plenty of room to lose other people, with lakes and views from the top across to St Paul's cathedral. Turner painted the iconic scene of the river Thames from here (at the Star & Garter gate). c.20 mins walk from the flat. Bikes can also be rented within the park.
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Richmond Park
Famous as Henry VIII's favourite place to ride with his hounds, this park is vast, with wild deer roaming around. Plenty of room to lose other people, with lakes and views from the top across to St Paul's cathedral. Turner painted the iconic scene of the river Thames from here (at the Star & Garter gate). c.20 mins walk from the flat. Bikes can also be rented within the park.
Another lovely park with river walks leading back to the flat. c.15 mins walk from the flat.
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Parc de Marble Hill
Richmond RoadAnother lovely park with river walks leading back to the flat. c.15 mins walk from the flat.
A great place to have a picnic right in the heart of Richmond, or to watch the cricket with a pint on Sundays. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
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Richmond Green
The GreenA great place to have a picnic right in the heart of Richmond, or to watch the cricket with a pint on Sundays. c.10 mins walk from the flat.
A great venue to expand your knowledge of world wide plant life, and botanicals. In summer, there is also the botanical gin garden to expand your knowledge of gins from around the world! During summer there are a series of evening outdoor concerts to take a picnic to and enjoy some music as well as the park.. c.40 mins walk from the flat or a couple of stops away using the underground from Richmond.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
A great venue to expand your knowledge of world wide plant life, and botanicals. In summer, there is also the botanical gin garden to expand your knowledge of gins from around the world! During summer there are a series of evening outdoor concerts to take a picnic to and enjoy some music as well as the park.. c.40 mins walk from the flat or a couple of stops away using the underground from Richmond.
Where the Rolling Stones began their career, now a very pretty island with art galleries around and within. Also home to Twickenham rowing club. Within easy walking distance of the flat.
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Eel Pie Island
Where the Rolling Stones began their career, now a very pretty island with art galleries around and within. Also home to Twickenham rowing club. Within easy walking distance of the flat.
Hippodrome d'Epsom Downs
Tattenham Corner RoadHippodrome d'Ascot
High StreetChristmas markets camp here in the winter from mid-Nov until the end of the year and there are other events on during the year. The Serpentine art gallery is also here, facing the Serpentine lake.
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Hyde Park
Christmas markets camp here in the winter from mid-Nov until the end of the year and there are other events on during the year. The Serpentine art gallery is also here, facing the Serpentine lake.
A peaceful garden, on the banks of the river Thames with neoclassical fountain and pretty borders. c.20 mins walk from the flat.
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Jardins de York House
Sion RoadA peaceful garden, on the banks of the river Thames with neoclassical fountain and pretty borders. c.20 mins walk from the flat.
Arts & Culture
Regularly changing art gallery, also a popular wedding venue in pretty gardens.
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Orleans House Gallery
Orleans Road Regularly changing art gallery, also a popular wedding venue in pretty gardens.
Marble Hill House
Richmond RoadAn excellent local theatre, showing some big name productions as well as lesser known ones. The Christmas pantomime is always worth seeing, whether you bring children or not! C.15 mins walking time from the flat.
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Théâtre de Richmond
1 Little Grn An excellent local theatre, showing some big name productions as well as lesser known ones. The Christmas pantomime is always worth seeing, whether you bring children or not! C.15 mins walking time from the flat.
This is the official archive of the UK government and for England and Wales (Scotland's is held separately); and the guardian of some of the nation's most iconic documents, dating back more than 1,000 years. There are many popular research topics that can be obtained and read here, mostly relating to national security throughout the ages. It's within 2 stops on the underground (Kew Gardens) plus approx. 10 min walk to get there.
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The National Archives
Bessant DriveThis is the official archive of the UK government and for England and Wales (Scotland's is held separately); and the guardian of some of the nation's most iconic documents, dating back more than 1,000 years. There are many popular research topics that can be obtained and read here, mostly relating to national security throughout the ages. It's within 2 stops on the underground (Kew Gardens) plus approx. 10 min walk to get there.
Plenty of events and music summer festivals take place here. Over the Chinese New Year, this historic house plays host in the gardens to the Chinese Magical Lantern Festival showing giant Chinese Lanterns lit up and an impressive, if somewhat chilly display in the dark night's sky (wrap up warm!). Within 15 minutes drive or overground from Richmond and a great option for those with a penchant for historic houses and history.
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Fondation de la Maison et des Jardins de Chiswick
Plenty of events and music summer festivals take place here. Over the Chinese New Year, this historic house plays host in the gardens to the Chinese Magical Lantern Festival showing giant Chinese Lanterns lit up and an impressive, if somewhat chilly display in the dark night's sky (wrap up warm!). Within 15 minutes drive or overground from Richmond and a great option for those with a penchant for historic houses and history.
It's where Henry VIII lived and preserved with gardens and palace a trip back in time to his day. A must for any history buffs. It's within 20 minutes drive time from the flat or get on the overground to Hampton and then it's a short bus or walk to the palace.
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Château de Hampton Court
Hampton Court WayIt's where Henry VIII lived and preserved with gardens and palace a trip back in time to his day. A must for any history buffs. It's within 20 minutes drive time from the flat or get on the overground to Hampton and then it's a short bus or walk to the palace.
Within 10 minutes journey time on the underground from Richmond station - a must for any train buffs!
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London Museum of Water & Steam
Green Dragon Lane Within 10 minutes journey time on the underground from Richmond station - a must for any train buffs!
A main residence for the queen - the flag only flies when she is in residence! c.30 mins drive or train journey away. Windsor town is also a pretty historic town that's worth a visit.
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Windsor
A main residence for the queen - the flag only flies when she is in residence! c.30 mins drive or train journey away. Windsor town is also a pretty historic town that's worth a visit.
Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around the Tower of London, one of the world's most famous buildings. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo! Gaze up at the White Tower, tiptoe through a medieval king's bedchamber and marvel at the Crown Jewels. Take the overground to Waterloo from Richmond station (20 mins) and then it's just a few stops on the underground.
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Tour de Londres
Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around the Tower of London, one of the world's most famous buildings. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo! Gaze up at the White Tower, tiptoe through a medieval king's bedchamber and marvel at the Crown Jewels. Take the overground to Waterloo from Richmond station (20 mins) and then it's just a few stops on the underground.
Within a few minutes walk from the flat, across the Richmond bridge, the factory is a charity helping ex-military service people and produces the red poppy worn in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in active service. The red poppies are distributed nationally each year from this factory.
Guided tours can be arranged from Monday to Thursday, starting at 10.30am or 14:00pm. The tour takes about 2 hours including tea and biscuits. If you require something a bit more substantial, they can provide a lunch in their staff canteen for afternoon tours, served at 1.15pm. Tours with lunch booked start after 2pm.
The Poppy Factory
20 Petersham RdWithin a few minutes walk from the flat, across the Richmond bridge, the factory is a charity helping ex-military service people and produces the red poppy worn in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in active service. The red poppies are distributed nationally each year from this factory.
Guided tours can be arranged from Monday to Thursday, starting at 10.30am or 14:00pm. The tour takes about 2 hours including tea and biscuits. If you require something a bit more substantial, they can provide a lunch in their staff canteen for afternoon tours, served at 1.15pm. Tours with lunch booked start after 2pm.
Everything Else
Pools on the Park
Twickenham RoadA local authority newly built swimming pool.
Entertainment & Activities
Stade de Wembley
The main football and music venue in London
Thorpe Park Resort
Staines RoadChessington World of Adventures
Leatherhead RoadVery close to the direct rail link arriving at Waterloo from Richmond station
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L'Aventure de Shrek à Londres
Westminster Bridge RoadVery close to the direct rail link arriving at Waterloo from Richmond station
Legoland
Musée London Dungeon
28-34 Tooley StA new role-playing park for children that’s taking the world by storm. A child-size city complete with shops and locations including a fire station, a bank and a theatre stage where children can role-play around 60 different jobs and professions, KidZania aims to teach life skills such as financial literacy, teamwork and independence.
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KidZania Londres
1 Ariel Way A new role-playing park for children that’s taking the world by storm. A child-size city complete with shops and locations including a fire station, a bank and a theatre stage where children can role-play around 60 different jobs and professions, KidZania aims to teach life skills such as financial literacy, teamwork and independence.
This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world.
Be sure to book with visitlondon.com for the best tour rates, including your transport from Victoria Station in Central London.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Studio Tour DriveThis unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world.
Be sure to book with visitlondon.com for the best tour rates, including your transport from Victoria Station in Central London.
Like heights? The Go Ape experience offers a range of aerial adventures, from zip wires, to Tarzan swings to rope courses. It takes two to three hours to complete the treetop course, which features high ropes, tunnels, bridges and an epic zip wire finale. There’s also a cool skateboard zip wire onsite.
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Go Ape Cockfosters
Cockfosters RoadLike heights? The Go Ape experience offers a range of aerial adventures, from zip wires, to Tarzan swings to rope courses. It takes two to three hours to complete the treetop course, which features high ropes, tunnels, bridges and an epic zip wire finale. There’s also a cool skateboard zip wire onsite.
London Eye
the place to see the best views of London
With 14 interactive areas, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz, glamour and incredible history with more than 300 stunning wax figures.
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Madame Tussauds
Marylebone RoadWith 14 interactive areas, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz, glamour and incredible history with more than 300 stunning wax figures.
The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to 500 species of aquatic life, from sharks and piranhas to Nemo-style clownfish.
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadThe SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to 500 species of aquatic life, from sharks and piranhas to Nemo-style clownfish.
Discover more than 16,000 animals at one of England's oldest zoos. Come face-to-face with magnificent tigers, hippos and giraffes, and meet the penguins at their Penguin Beach home. Make it a fun family day out and visit the petting zoo, where children can feed donkeys, sheep and llamas.
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ZSL Zoo de Londres
Outer CircleDiscover more than 16,000 animals at one of England's oldest zoos. Come face-to-face with magnificent tigers, hippos and giraffes, and meet the penguins at their Penguin Beach home. Make it a fun family day out and visit the petting zoo, where children can feed donkeys, sheep and llamas.
The Oval
The OvalFamous English cricket ground, home to the Surrey team.
Home to English cricket and the Middlesex team home grounds.
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Lord's Cricket Ground
Saint John's Wood RoadHome to English cricket and the Middlesex team home grounds.
A renown comedy venue in St Margarets, at the Turks Head Pub. A 10 minute walk from the flat.
The Bearcat Comedy Club
28 Winchester RdA renown comedy venue in St Margarets, at the Turks Head Pub. A 10 minute walk from the flat.
A popular independent cinema who show foreign films, stream live opera and serve wine and beer! Just a few minutes walk from the flat.
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Curzon Richmond
3 Water LnA popular independent cinema who show foreign films, stream live opera and serve wine and beer! Just a few minutes walk from the flat.
Cinema showing all the popular mainstream movies, on the other side of the bridge from the flat (literally 2 minutes).
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ODEON Richmond
72 Hill StCinema showing all the popular mainstream movies, on the other side of the bridge from the flat (literally 2 minutes).
Shopping
House of Fraser
80 George StRichmond
53/54 George StAnthropologie
70-72 George StH&M
8 King StRussell & Bromley Ltd.
72-73 George StTed Baker
The QuadrantReebok
37 George StMoss Bros.
15 Hill StreetWhistles
2 Church StZadig & Voltaire
22 Hill StIndia Jane
121 King's RdBrora
17 Hill StTesco Extra
Mogden LaneAll purpose large supermarket