Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
An absolutely magnificent deer park. 8 miles in circumference - a breath-taking park. You'd never believe you were in London! It is also home to the English Ballet School
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
An absolutely magnificent deer park. 8 miles in circumference - a breath-taking park. You'd never believe you were in London! It is also home to the English Ballet School
Arts & Culture
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdHome of England rugby just a few minutes away on the train
If you fancy a swim then the outdoor lido (open April - October) in Richmond is a personal favourite. There is also an indoor pool open all year round
21 locals recommend
Pools on the Park
Twickenham RoadIf you fancy a swim then the outdoor lido (open April - October) in Richmond is a personal favourite. There is also an indoor pool open all year round
Bike hire in Richmond Park - a great way of exploring the park. Get lost on the trails and backroads. Watch out, certain parts of the park are hilly!
11 locals recommend
Parkcycle Richmond Park
Priory LaneBike hire in Richmond Park - a great way of exploring the park. Get lost on the trails and backroads. Watch out, certain parts of the park are hilly!
Food Scene
White Hart Clinic
10 White Hart LnLarge traditional pub with great views of the River Thames
A Spanish-style tapas bar & restaurant run by Brazilians. They also specialise in excellent steaks.
The Tapestry Tapas Bar
1 Lower Richmond RdA Spanish-style tapas bar & restaurant run by Brazilians. They also specialise in excellent steaks.
An excellent US deli-style sandwich shop run by an American couple. If you like a good sandwich then it is recommended
9 locals recommend
Pickle & Rye
180 Upper Richmond Rd WAn excellent US deli-style sandwich shop run by an American couple. If you like a good sandwich then it is recommended
A traditional Italian deli and restaurant serving traditional Italian meals for lunch and evening dinner
19 locals recommend
Valentina Fine Foods
145 Notting Hill GateA traditional Italian deli and restaurant serving traditional Italian meals for lunch and evening dinner
Pizza Express
39 Abbey RdA family-friendly pizza chain serving all the kids' favourites.
Looking to push the boat out? Gaucho on the riverside in Richmond is a fantastic location - ideal for a romantic dinner date or even a posh business dinner. Great beef, cocktails and Argentine red.
33 locals recommend
Gaucho Richmond
RiversideLooking to push the boat out? Gaucho on the riverside in Richmond is a fantastic location - ideal for a romantic dinner date or even a posh business dinner. Great beef, cocktails and Argentine red.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Victoria
10A Strathearn PlA lovely traditional pub with great beers and very good food
On the other side of the river (crossing over Chiswick Bridge) Stand on the Green is home to a whole host of riverside pubs. It is a 20 minute walk away and lovely on a summer's day
14 locals recommend
Strand-On-The-Green
Strand-on-the-GreenOn the other side of the river (crossing over Chiswick Bridge) Stand on the Green is home to a whole host of riverside pubs. It is a 20 minute walk away and lovely on a summer's day
The Bear Kick
507A Upper Richmond Rd WA lively weekend bar full of locals at the weekend. Quiet during the week.
A rugby pub in the heart of Richmond town centre. Very lively on match days.
30 locals recommend
The Orange Tree
7 Totteridge VillageA rugby pub in the heart of Richmond town centre. Very lively on match days.
A cool little cocktail bar tucked away in one of Richmond's quaint side streets
10 locals recommend
So Bar Richmond
10 Brewers LnA cool little cocktail bar tucked away in one of Richmond's quaint side streets
A lively bar on the beautiful riverside in Richmond. A very large outdoor terrace which is heaving in the summer
19 locals recommend
Pitcher & Piano
69-70 Dean StA lively bar on the beautiful riverside in Richmond. A very large outdoor terrace which is heaving in the summer
On a summer's weekend you will find Richmond Green teeming with people enjoying a drink on the grass
45 locals recommend
The Cricketers
Downside CommonOn a summer's weekend you will find Richmond Green teeming with people enjoying a drink on the grass
Essentials
A really good supermarket offering a fresh fish counter, deli, bakery and meat counter. There is also a huge array of wines and ales on sale. The supermarket is really near the apartment.
258 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
402 North End RdA really good supermarket offering a fresh fish counter, deli, bakery and meat counter. There is also a huge array of wines and ales on sale. The supermarket is really near the apartment.