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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
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London
After its triumph in the West End, where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) returns to Richmond by public demand and is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s…
Richmond
These free baby bounce and rhyme sessions are for very young children accompanied by adults.
Come join in the fun with songs, rhymes and stories - all are welcome.
Richmond
Every Saturday
21:30 – Till’ Late
Live bands ignite The Bootlegger Richmond every Saturday.
Expect soulful jazz, fiery blues, and wild rock ‘n’ roll vibes, all performed up close by Richmond’s most exciting artists.
Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
Step into a world of discovery with Lizzie and Harry as your guides! They are here to lead your family on an epic journey through the Museum—full of fun, puzzles, and surprises.
Embark on Magical Trails: Follow Queen Lizzie and King Harry on their…
Richmond
Humankind, genetics, and archaeology.
A new, ground-breaking, spectacular theatrical production live on stage.
Richmond
Step into the soulful world of Motown every Wednesday from 6.30pm, with live performances playing on the Ground Floor at Scott’s.
Enjoy evenings filled with timeless hits, smooth grooves, and irresistible rhythms performed by our talented Motown…
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
Join us for a series of special riverside conservation workshops this autumn, helping to restore and protect a stretch of the Thames in Richmond while learning the traditional craft of willow spiling.
Hosted by the Thames Landscape Strategy, these…
Richmond
Gather with friends or family this Boxing Day at 144 On The Hill for a relaxed and indulgent lunch. Tuck into slow-roasted joints, seasonal sides, and comforting classics—followed by festive desserts or a cheese board worth lingering over. The…
Richmond
Join us at Books on the Rise for a lively discussion of gothic horror novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson.
Richmond
For decades, Reece Shearsmith has been collecting terrible things. The screaming skull of Glamis Castle, the Highgate vampire, sea devils, witch hunters and a talking mongoose called Gef. Some of them he found. Some of them found him. Now, for the…
Richmond
Join us for new picturebooks and traditional rhymes, read and performed by Alligator's Mouth staff. And as always you are welcome to ask our recommendations for new stories to discover together with your child. RSVP welcome or just turn up! The £3…
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
Bring your own book, or choose one from the library, then settle in with a tea or coffee and enjoy an hour of quiet reading.
Your libraries are joining a global community of readers. With more than 2,000 Silent Book Club chapters in 68 countries,…
Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
Join us at the Museum of Richmond for LEGO Club — a monthly mash-up of colour, creativity, and connection. We provide the bricks, you bring the imagination.
Whether you’re a mini master builder or just love to click those bricks, there’s something…
Richmond
Enjoy a new spooktacular afternoon tea with a ghostly twist! Delight in a chilling array of delicious treats, from finger sandwiches to devilishly decadent pastries.
Available from 24 October - 1 November.
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.
At The Hollow, an elegant country estate, a glamorous circle of guests gather together one summer…
Richmond
Fresh from his latest television series and companion book, Michael Palin returns to the stage to share the story of one of his most ambitious journeys yet.
Richmond
Our younger guests can enjoy free use of bikes and scooters thanks to our partner, Banwood from the summer holidays onwards. The bikes and scooters are suitable for children up to 10 years old. If you are staying with a child and would like to use…
Richmond
Be a part of our first ever choir, Richmond Sings!
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