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Richmond is a beautiful historic town with excellent transport links, making it an attractive location for a wide range of businesses. On a meander of the River Thames, it has several parks and open spaces and is the gateway to many of the borough’s tourist attractions, including Richmond Park, Little Lanes and Richmond Hill.
The scenic view of the River Thames from Richmond Hill is the only view in England to be protected by an Act of Parliament 1902, thus preserving the views immortalised in paintings by J.M.W. Turner and described by Sir Walter Scott as ‘an unrivalled landscapes’. The scenic panorama can be viewed from Terrace Walk which surmounts Terrace Gardens, both designated Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
At the top of Richmond Hill is the Richmond Gate entrance to Richmond Park, the largest of London’s Royal Parks. A Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation it was created by Charles I in 1637 as a deer park and now has over 600 red and fallow deer.
Richmond possesses a timeless charm more akin to a village than a town. Henry VII named Richmond after his favourite Earldom, Richmond in Yorkshire, and the gateway of his magnificent Palace, favoured by Elizabeth I, still remains.
Highlights: Richmond Theatre; Orange Tree Theatre, remains of Richmond Palace, Richmond Bridge – the oldest surviving bridge on the Thames, The Poppy Factory, Duck Pond Market every Saturday and Sunday in Heron Square near the river, Terrace Gardens and the iconic view from the top of Richmond Hill and the annual family firework display in November.
Local Website: www.berichmond.london
Top attractions to visit this month
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Upper Concourse, Richmond
Yes, it's a hill but taken at a gentle pace. And there are plenty of things to see on the journey including historic churches, an ancient burial ground and a cluster of fine almshouses. The rewards of the walk are paid by the famous view of the…
Richmond
Join the bestselling historian for a gripping new history of the world told through its most iconic strongholds, from the walls of Troy to the Tower of London.
Castles have been built to defend humanity for millennia. From the desert bastion of…
Richmond
The Poppy Factory will hold a free open day at the start of Armed Forces Week on Monday 22 June, as the charity celebrates 100 years in Richmond upon Thames.
Members of the public are encouraged to drop in between 10am and 4pm to explore the visitor…
Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
For students age 11+:
Explore the Museum’s textile collection, develop new skills and create a mini exhibition of the work.
We will be looking at textiles from the Museum’s collection, exploring their stories and history and using them as…
Richmond
Inspired by the enchanting Enid Blyton Book, The Magic Faraway Tree, this afternoon tea brings together a thoughtful selection of seasonal pastries, delicate savouries and carefully sourced teas.
Richmond
Fee-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto full of fun!
Follow Jack, and climb a beanstalk of gigantic proportions to cloudland in the spectacular family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack’s fight to outwit the evil…
Richmond
After a hugely successful taster session, we can't wait to welcome Mariah Mannae back to the shop for our first full creative writing course. This will be an 8-week course taking place every Wednesday after school, and your ticket will cover the…
Richmond
Join Little Supernovas and a Princess who hates green and slimy things, but she is about to encounter something very slimy indeed! Will the Princess be able to help free this frog from the spell they are under?
Richmond
In this live, interactive show at Richmond Theatre, Frankopan will draw on his depth of knowledge to show how the rise of the East isn't a rupture with the past but a return to it and why grasping that changes everything about how we understand the…
Richmond
Renowned detective Hercule Poirot expected a quiet break in the country; instead he's drawn into one of the most unsettling cases of his career.
Richmond
Whether you're an avid reader or just picking up the habit, Richmond Theatre Book Club is a space for thoughtful discussion, new perspectives and a shared love of books.
Richmond
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.
Upper Concourse, Richmond
The perfect introduction to the history of Richmond in its role as a Royal residence. The ancient Green with splendid properties from the 17th and 18th centuries, remains of the Royal Tudor Palace, together with the riverside and the Georgian…
Richmond
Hill House is waiting for you...
Don’t miss this chilling theatrical adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “near perfect” (Stephen King) classic ghost story.
From best-selling novel to major hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House now takes to…
Richmond
Join us at Richmond Landing Stage for a cruise to Kingston upon Thames. This cruise passes Marble Hill, Ham House & Eel Pie Island before locking through Teddington Lock & cruising to Kingston. Kingston is home to to numerous shops, bars &…
Richmond
After another incredible year of music, atmosphere and unforgettable moments, Park Rock returns to Old Deer Park for 2026 - and it's set to be bigger, louder and more exciting than ever before!
On Saturday 22nd August 2026, Park Rock Richmond will…
Richmond
Richmond Theatre was built in 1899 by the famous theatre architect, Frank Matcham.
Richmond
American democracy is on the brink. Masked agents menace the streets of Minneapolis. Donald Trump jokes about cancelling elections. And traditional allies like Canada and the UK are beginning to look for alliances that could replace their pivotal…
Richmond
Tamzin Outhwaite stars as one of the most iconic characters in British theatre – the unforgettable Beverly in Mike Leigh’s ferocious black comedy of suburban life in the 1970s.
Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
Goody bag will include: information booklet, threads, needle, pins
You will get to choose your fabric from a selection of fabric that have been saved from landfill thanks to donations to the Museum and the Work and Play Scrapstore.
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