Parks and Open Spaces in Richmond upon Thames

Terrace Gardens, located close to Richmond town centre, was originally formed from three separate eighteenth century estates and was opened as a public park in 1887.

Syon is one of the last great houses of London, and has been in the family of the present owners for more than 400 years.

One of a series of grand houses and palaces alongside the River Thames, Ham House and Garden impressed in its day and continues to do so today.

Explore the Privy Garden restored to its former glory. It also features the sumptuous Tijou Screen.

There are plans of how the royal estates at Kew became the Royal Botanic Gardens.