There just aren’t enough hours in the day to be able to take part in all the sport and leisure activities here!

Search for your sport

To search for a privately run local sports club please visit the infoRich website and search for the topic you need using the subject list.

Rugby and the RFU

Twickenham is the internationally recognised home of English rugby. The first Rugby Union match played here was in 1909, featuring local rivals Richmond and the Harlequins. The Museum of Rugby and Twickenham Stadium tours allow you to visit the ground on days when matches are not taking place.

Sports Centres & Swimming Pools

There are a number of different sports centres and swimming pools in the borough. For more information see:-

• Council Sports facilities
• infoRich (for non-Council facilities).

Walking

The borough has 260 public rights of way, and five walking routes promoted with signs and leaflets. These include part of three strategic walking routes:

• The Thames Path National Trail - view the Thames Path website
• The Capital Ring
• The London Loop

and two shorter paths:

• The River Crane Walk
• The Beverley Brook Walk

Other publications are:-
Accessible Thames (Richmond, Marble Hill, Ham & Kew) - 4 easily accesible walks suitable for wheelchair users. Available from the Richmond Community & Information Centre and the Twickenham Visitor Information Centre.

For walking clubs in the Borough see infoRich.

For a full listing of Council parks view the Parks webpages.

Guided Walks

The borough is a great place to walk and the best way to learn about its history is through the eyes of an experienced local guide. The Richmond upon Thames Heritage Guides organises regular daily walks Thursday to Saturday from June to October covering general and specialist themes. Kew and Twickenham walks take place on Sundays. Private walks and talks are available by prior arrangement. Call +44 (0)20 8979 9670 or +44 (0)20 8892 0250.

Richmond Park Walks

Throughout the year there are also guided walks in Richmond Park. Call +44(0) 20 8546 3109.

London's Rural Thames guide

‘London’s Rural Thames’ is a leisure guide promoting the River Thames between Hampton Court and Chelsea with a detailed map showing the Thames Path, places to eat, bars & pubs, attractions along the way, travel information plus much more. It is available free of charge from Richmond Community & Visitor Information Centre

Jogging

With so many acres of open space, joggers in Richmond upon Thames are spoilt for choice. The tow path is a wonderful place to go jogging, without ever getting lost. Alternatively there are the two royal parks of Richmond Park and Bushy Park or Home Park situated behind Hampton Court Palace. In all three parks deer wander freely.

For jogging clubs see infoRich.

Cycling

View the cycling page in our travel section.

Horse Riding

Horses have been part of life in Richmond upon Thames for centuries. Richmond Park and Bushy Park both have bridle ways. Horse and Carriages can be hired in Home Park, behind Hampton Court Palace in the summer months at weekends.

For riding schools see infoRich.

Polo

For polo clubs see infoRich.

Golf courses

For golf clubs see infoRich.

On the River

For information view our River page in the travel section.