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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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Richmond
An evening with Karen Dobres exploring her female-focused memoir detailing her disruption of the whole ethos of the football patriarchy!
Books on the Rise: Feminist Book Fortnight Events Series✨
Join us for a special evening with the wonderfully…
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
An evening conversation with Roisin Dunnett, in the wake of her debut novel 'A Line You Have Traced'.
An event part of Feminist Book Fortnight 2026!❤️
Join us at Books on the Rise, Richmond for an insightful interview and book signing with author…
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
Richmond Theatre was built in 1899 by the famous theatre architect, Frank Matcham.
Richmond
The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers, which, having opened in 1988 to tremendous…
Richmond
…our ladies-only couch-to-5k running course is perfect for those wishing to learn how to confidently run 5 km at their own pace.
Our 2026 course starts on Tuesday 12 May, with group sessions every Tuesday evening for 8 weeks until 7 July.
Run by…
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…
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.
We will also have…
Richmond
Step into a glittering royal world with Lucy Worsley, beloved historian and bestselling author, who spent twenty years working as Chief Curator in some of Britain’s most marvellous palaces.
Lucy wants to take you behind the scenes and into the…
Richmond Upon Thames
Join us for an evening with writer/comedienne Dr Clare Summerskill to discuss Gateway to Heaven: Fifty Years of Gay and Lesbian Oral History
Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
Step into a tiny world of wonder!
See the incredible dollhouse made by a dad for his daughter in 1949. Learn about its story, then get creative and build and decorate your very own miniature room or a tiny house to take home. A charming, hands-on…
Richmond
Join Little Supernovas for a fun retelling of the popular fairytale The Little Mermaid! The Little Mermaid falls in love with a human Prince and makes a deal with a Seawitch to swap her tail for legs - will they get their happily ever after?
Richmond Upon Thames
Join at Books on the Rise to discuss all things Sherlock Holmes and Joel Meadows' new steampunk graphic novel take on the character!
Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
Goody bag will include: information booklet, specialist beading thread, beading needle, felt, hoop, frixion pen.
You will get to choose your beads from a selection that has been saved from landfill thanks to donations to the Museum and the Work and…
Richmond Upon Thames
We're thrilled to invite you to our second Writing Club Day Retreat on 26th April at Books on the Rise!
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
Meet fantastic author Alastair Chisholm, author of many popular books including Orion Lost, Adam-2, The Consequence Girl, and most recently the I Am Wolf series. Alastair will be signing his latest book We Are Dragon, alongside his other books…
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