Guidebook for East Twickenham
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional friendly pub that serves food all day (even breakfast) and my favourite bubbles. Sit outside by the river or in the cosy bar (2 levels so a nice space). Popular so arrive early!
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The White Cross
Water LaneTraditional friendly pub that serves food all day (even breakfast) and my favourite bubbles. Sit outside by the river or in the cosy bar (2 levels so a nice space). Popular so arrive early!
Located down a quaint alley between Richmond Green and the high street is this Grade II listed traditional English pub. Friendly atmosphere with a nice food and welcoming staff.
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The Britannia
1 Allen StLocated down a quaint alley between Richmond Green and the high street is this Grade II listed traditional English pub. Friendly atmosphere with a nice food and welcoming staff.
Parks & Nature
Richmond Park is one of London’s eight Royal Parks and covers an area of 2500 acres.
Escape to the great outdoors in Richmond Park with its wide open spaces, grasslands and deer herds.
The park is a top UK site for ancient trees and supports a range of rare species including fungi, birds, beetles, bats, grasses and wildflowers.
Discover the Isabella Plantation woodland gardens, refuel at Pembrooke Lodge tea rooms and enjoy distant views of St Paul’s Cathedral from King Henry’s Mound.
https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park
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Parco di Richmond
Richmond Park is one of London’s eight Royal Parks and covers an area of 2500 acres.
Escape to the great outdoors in Richmond Park with its wide open spaces, grasslands and deer herds.
The park is a top UK site for ancient trees and supports a range of rare species including fungi, birds, beetles, bats, grasses and wildflowers.
Discover the Isabella Plantation woodland gardens, refuel at Pembrooke Lodge tea rooms and enjoy distant views of St Paul’s Cathedral from King Henry’s Mound.
https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park
Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadEntertainment & Activities
ODEON Richmond
72 Hill StShows all the latest blockbuster movies
Medium-sized neighbourhood cinema specialising in more art house films - showing the best in world and independent films.
There's always something interesting to see with a bonus of a bar so you can watch a film with a glass of wine!
Located in a cobblestone street on the banks of the river Thames, away from the bustle of the High Street.
https://www.curzoncinemas.com/richmond/info
https://www.curzoncinemas.com/richmond/now-showing
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Curzon Richmond
3 Water LnMedium-sized neighbourhood cinema specialising in more art house films - showing the best in world and independent films.
There's always something interesting to see with a bonus of a bar so you can watch a film with a glass of wine!
Located in a cobblestone street on the banks of the river Thames, away from the bustle of the High Street.
https://www.curzoncinemas.com/richmond/info
https://www.curzoncinemas.com/richmond/now-showing
Always a great experience to watch a game of rugby! Also a music venue for some of the bigger bands. Plenty of buses go there but also a nice walk (plus some nice rugby pubs such as the Turks Head in St Margarets on your way)
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Stadio di Twickenham
200 Whitton RdAlways a great experience to watch a game of rugby! Also a music venue for some of the bigger bands. Plenty of buses go there but also a nice walk (plus some nice rugby pubs such as the Turks Head in St Margarets on your way)
Pools on the Park
Twickenham RoadIndoor and outdoor public swimming pool
Go to the horse races, weekly market or fireworks!
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Ippodromo di Kempton Park
Staines Road EastGo to the horse races, weekly market or fireworks!
Arts & Culture
Orange Tree Theatre
1 Clarence StA lovely mix of productions - Christmas always the most popular as famous faces perform here.
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Teatro di Richmond
1 Little GrnA lovely mix of productions - Christmas always the most popular as famous faces perform here.
Something different... amateur dramatic society founded in 1934 to perform Shakespeare's plays annually in the open air.
richmondshakespeare.org.uk
Richmond Shakespeare Society at the Mary Wallace Theatre
The EmbankmentSomething different... amateur dramatic society founded in 1934 to perform Shakespeare's plays annually in the open air.
richmondshakespeare.org.uk
Essentials
Budget friendly supermarket where you can pick up food, drink and toiletry supplies
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Tesco Metro
29 George StBudget friendly supermarket where you can pick up food, drink and toiletry supplies
Sightseeing
Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history.
Quite simply it's a stunning sight with beautiful plants and flowers in a fabulous setting. You can walk there (about 30mins) or get the 65 bus from Richmond high street (or by tube is one stop). Open from 10am you can spend the day there walking round, sketching, taking photos and enjoy the cafe and shop.
https://www.kew.org
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Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history.
Quite simply it's a stunning sight with beautiful plants and flowers in a fabulous setting. You can walk there (about 30mins) or get the 65 bus from Richmond high street (or by tube is one stop). Open from 10am you can spend the day there walking round, sketching, taking photos and enjoy the cafe and shop.
https://www.kew.org
Windsor itself is a great traditional english experience with it's old fashioned streets and riverside view. Windsor castle itself is of course Home to The Queen and over 900 years of Royal history. It's a stunning landmark that needs to be seen (and photographed!)
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle
Getting there:
33mins on South West trains:
Direct from: Richmond (Train station)
To: Windsor & Eton Riverside Rail Station
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Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlWindsor itself is a great traditional english experience with it's old fashioned streets and riverside view. Windsor castle itself is of course Home to The Queen and over 900 years of Royal history. It's a stunning landmark that needs to be seen (and photographed!)
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle
Getting there:
33mins on South West trains:
Direct from: Richmond (Train station)
To: Windsor & Eton Riverside Rail Station
Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the borough of Richmond upon Thames. Explore Henry VIII's majestic palace, including his magnificent state apartments and the vast Tudor kitchens. Don't miss the Haunted Gallery!
Hampton Court gardens are magnificent - and free :)
There are also regular events such as live music and of course the famous Hampton court flower show.
https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/
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Palazzo di Hampton Court
Hampton Court WayHampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the borough of Richmond upon Thames. Explore Henry VIII's majestic palace, including his magnificent state apartments and the vast Tudor kitchens. Don't miss the Haunted Gallery!
Hampton Court gardens are magnificent - and free :)
There are also regular events such as live music and of course the famous Hampton court flower show.
https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/
Lovely park, cafe and historical house
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/marble-hill-house
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Marble Hill House
Richmond RoadLovely park, cafe and historical house
english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/marble-hill-house
Getting Around
Richmond station
GreaterRichmond Bus Station