Guidebook for Twickenham
Sightseeing
English Heritage stately home with wonderful grounds. During the summer there are outdoor picnic concerts.
32 locals recommend
Marble Hill House
Richmond RoadEnglish Heritage stately home with wonderful grounds. During the summer there are outdoor picnic concerts.
National Trust stately home right on the riverside set in lovely gardens. Great little cafe too.
96 locals recommend
Ham House and Garden
Ham StreetNational Trust stately home right on the riverside set in lovely gardens. Great little cafe too.
Lovely gardens with an huge fountain. Also a little cafe towards the back.
22 locals recommend
Orleans House Gallery
Orleans RoadLovely gardens with an huge fountain. Also a little cafe towards the back.
Little island on the Thames - major jazz and blues venue in the 1960s. Mainly residential, aside from Twickenham boat club, but still interesting to pop over.
18 locals recommend
Eel Pie Island
Little island on the Thames - major jazz and blues venue in the 1960s. Mainly residential, aside from Twickenham boat club, but still interesting to pop over.
Isabella Plantation
Beautiful gardens in the middle of Richmond Park.
Strawberry Hill House & Garden
268 Waldegrave RdRecently restored Gothic Revival castle
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
Just the other side of Richmond
Food Scene
Gourmet lunch in a beautiful nursery. The Tea Room is more affordable with a great selection of cakes.
33 locals recommend
Petersham Nurseries Café
Off Petersham RdGourmet lunch in a beautiful nursery. The Tea Room is more affordable with a great selection of cakes.
Italian restaurant at the bottom of Richmond Hill with a small outdoor seating area at the front.
Adesso Sicilia
24 Hill RiseItalian restaurant at the bottom of Richmond Hill with a small outdoor seating area at the front.
Go for afternoon tea on the balcony! Or treat yourself to a gourmet meal.
14 locals recommend
Steven Edwards at Bingham Riverhouse
61-63 Petersham RdGo for afternoon tea on the balcony! Or treat yourself to a gourmet meal.
Al fresco German fare right on the riverside. Great sausages, salads and beer... I love the pan-fried potatoes.
23 locals recommend
Stein's
Petersham RoadAl fresco German fare right on the riverside. Great sausages, salads and beer... I love the pan-fried potatoes.
Smart Argentinian steakhouse right by the river. Good mojitos and a lovely big outdoor terrace.
33 locals recommend
Gaucho Richmond
RiversideSmart Argentinian steakhouse right by the river. Good mojitos and a lovely big outdoor terrace.
Jackson + Rye
1 Heron SquareMmmm, brunch!
Chango
3 Paved CtOne word. Empanadas.
Buenos Aires
13-19 The SquareGood Argentinian steakhouse. One tip - don't skip dessert.
Pho Saigon
Delicious and cheap. Also BYO (you can bring your own alcohol)
Ristorante Del Posto
139 St. Margarets RdLocal Italian
Haweli Of St Margarets
122 St. Margarets RdIndian takeaway
Sunshine & Ravioli
109 St. Margarets RdLight bites
La Boulangerie
2 Crown RdFrench cafe - get your morning pastries in!
Cafe located at the top of Richmond Hill in the park with incredible views from the terrace. Perfect afternoon tea spot!
27 locals recommend
Pembroke Lodge
Cafe located at the top of Richmond Hill in the park with incredible views from the terrace. Perfect afternoon tea spot!
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional pub on the riverside with outdoor seating right on the river - keep a watch on the tide as you could get stranded on the wrong side of the road.
32 locals recommend
The White Swan, Twickenham Riverside
RiversideTraditional pub on the riverside with outdoor seating right on the river - keep a watch on the tide as you could get stranded on the wrong side of the road.
Old pub hidden away at the back of Richmond Green. A little secret spot...
13 locals recommend
White Swan Richmond
26 Old Palace LnOld pub hidden away at the back of Richmond Green. A little secret spot...
The Crown
144-146 Hatfield RdDelicious pub food
Shopping
Richmond Cycles
427 Richmond RdIf you're a cycling enthusiast then shop is stocked full on beautiful things...
Anthropologie
70-72 George StLove.
Rosie and Java
12 Paved CtFor all your coffee and tea buying needs
Zoran's Delicatessen
10 Crown RdLittle deli
Gaia Wholefoods
123 St. Margarets RdHealthy eating ingredients
Sweaty Betty
5 Kensington Church StLook out for the free weekly yoga and pilates classes
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StLarge healthy food shop
Changing wine to buy from the barrel as well as a selection of bottled wines. There's also a deli & cheese counter.
58 locals recommend
Church Street
Church StreetChanging wine to buy from the barrel as well as a selection of bottled wines. There's also a deli & cheese counter.
Arts & Culture
Orange Tree Theatre
1 Clarence StOne of two theatres in Richmond with top productions.
Richmond Theatre
1 Little GrnOne of two theatres in Richmond with great productions.
Curzon Richmond
3 Water LnIndependent cosy cinema with a small bar.
Everything Else
Both outdoor and indoor swimming. Also hard and grass tennis courts.
21 locals recommend
Pools on the Park
Twickenham RoadBoth outdoor and indoor swimming. Also hard and grass tennis courts.
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdHome of rugby