Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Petersham Nurseries Café
Off Petersham RdRoz Ana
4-8 Kingston HillGreat food and very nice location overlooking the River Thames by Richmond Bridge
23 locals recommend
Jackson + Rye
1 Heron SquareGreat food and very nice location overlooking the River Thames by Richmond Bridge
Richmond Vault Beer Cellar & Restaurant
5 Hill StCook & Garcia
25 The QuadrantGreat Indian food on Ham Parade - only a short, scenic walk away. Cater for takeaway and local delivery.
Saqui Tandoori
317 Richmond RdGreat Indian food on Ham Parade - only a short, scenic walk away. Cater for takeaway and local delivery.
A great pub, originally 17th century, with excellent food right on the corner of Ham Common. Also has a garden.
11 locals recommend
The New Inn, Ham Common
Petersham RoadA great pub, originally 17th century, with excellent food right on the corner of Ham Common. Also has a garden.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Anglers
3 Broom RdAlong the river on the way to Kingston, with an excellent restaurant.
33 locals recommend
The Boaters Inn
Lower Ham RoadAlong the river on the way to Kingston, with an excellent restaurant.
Parks & Nature
Bushy Park is just over Kingston Bridge and is the second largest Royal park enjoyed by walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike. Enjoy a pleasant stroll amongst the deer, or in its woodland garden. Don't forget to admire the 17thC Diana Fountain designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
216 locals recommend
Bushy Park
Hampton Court Road Bushy Park is just over Kingston Bridge and is the second largest Royal park enjoyed by walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike. Enjoy a pleasant stroll amongst the deer, or in its woodland garden. Don't forget to admire the 17thC Diana Fountain designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
Enjoy Lovely walks in London's largest royal park, with superb views from its highest points including an uninterrupted view over London as far as St Paul's Cathedral, on a clear day. Isabella Plantations is a Woodland gardens within the park which is fenced and off from the the deer that populate the park. Pembroke Lodge, a beautiful Georgian building within the park, has a cafe and lovely vistas.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
Enjoy Lovely walks in London's largest royal park, with superb views from its highest points including an uninterrupted view over London as far as St Paul's Cathedral, on a clear day. Isabella Plantations is a Woodland gardens within the park which is fenced and off from the the deer that populate the park. Pembroke Lodge, a beautiful Georgian building within the park, has a cafe and lovely vistas.
Very pretty common, with pond, church and beautiful houses and some good pubs serving excellent food.
Ham Common
Ham CommonVery pretty common, with pond, church and beautiful houses and some good pubs serving excellent food.
Petersham Lodge Woods
River Lane Beautiful meadows on the walk into Richmond along the River Thames.
One of the most famous botanical gardens in the world and a designated World Heritage Site. It has 300 acres of landscaped gardens and a five acre lake. It is also interesting for its various hothouses, it's pagoda and for Kew Palace. At certain times of the year it hosts various events including music festivals.
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
One of the most famous botanical gardens in the world and a designated World Heritage Site. It has 300 acres of landscaped gardens and a five acre lake. It is also interesting for its various hothouses, it's pagoda and for Kew Palace. At certain times of the year it hosts various events including music festivals.
Entertainment & Activities
Odeon IMAX Cinema Kingston
Clarence StreetODEON Richmond
72 Hill StTenpin Kingston
The home of English rugby. Twickenham Rugby Ground is within walking distance if you cross over the footbridge in Teddington or take the quaint (seasonal) ferry over to Twickenham by Ham House.
228 locals recommend
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdThe home of English rugby. Twickenham Rugby Ground is within walking distance if you cross over the footbridge in Teddington or take the quaint (seasonal) ferry over to Twickenham by Ham House.
Within walking distance of our home is Ham House stables offering private and group lessons.
Ham House Stables
Ham StreetWithin walking distance of our home is Ham House stables offering private and group lessons.
Getting Around
Mariner Gardens (Stop M) station
371 Towards Kingston
Mariner Gardens (Stop X) station
371 Towards Richmond
District Line Tube/Underground +
Overground trains inc. fast trains to London Waterloo
31 locals recommend
Richmond station
GreaterDistrict Line Tube/Underground +
Overground trains inc. fast trains to London Waterloo
Sightseeing
Well worth taking your time to enjoy the formal gardens, Hampton Court Park and the palace itself. . Rich in history, from 1529 it was home to King Henry VIII and five of his six wives. Plenty to do for all the family and it also has a maze.
Boat trips can be taken from here as well.
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Way Well worth taking your time to enjoy the formal gardens, Hampton Court Park and the palace itself. . Rich in history, from 1529 it was home to King Henry VIII and five of his six wives. Plenty to do for all the family and it also has a maze.
Boat trips can be taken from here as well.
Ham House and Garden
Ham StreetEvery Sunday from May to September you can watch polo be played at the Ham Polo Club.
17 locals recommend
Ham Polo Club
Petersham RoadEvery Sunday from May to September you can watch polo be played at the Ham Polo Club.
A pretty lock and weir on the River Thames along the tow path. There is a footbridge connecting Ham to Teddington. A lovely walk.
20 locals recommend
Teddington Lock
Teddington LockA pretty lock and weir on the River Thames along the tow path. There is a footbridge connecting Ham to Teddington. A lovely walk.
This is where the prestigious tennis championships is held, but it also houses a museum and has tours. Wimbledon Village is also charming.
160 locals recommend
Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum (Stop W) station
This is where the prestigious tennis championships is held, but it also houses a museum and has tours. Wimbledon Village is also charming.
Essentials
A few minutes walk from the house and is open from 7am to 11pm. There is a cashpoint/ATM outside.
338 locals recommend
Tesco Express
39-41 Sheen LnA few minutes walk from the house and is open from 7am to 11pm. There is a cashpoint/ATM outside.