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Free Events in Richmond upon Thames

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  1. Address

    Short Lots Allotments, Watcombe Cottages, Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3BD

    Telephone

    02082968894

    Kew, Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2026Open 14:00 - 17:00

    Short Lots allotments are open to the public from 2-5pm on Sunday 17 May. A great opportunity to visit these beautiful riverside allotments, see what's growing, buy some locally-raised plants and grab a cake and refreshments!
    ENTRANCE FREE

    Add Allotment Open Day - Short Lots to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    English Heritage Marble Hill House, Twickenham, Twickenham, London, TW1 2NL

    Telephone

    07500005540

    Twickenham

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    17 May 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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    Enjoy a relaxed browse through our second-hand book selection over a cup of tea or coffee. We have a selection of fiction and non-fiction for your perusal.

    All proceeds support our community engagement programmes. Card payments only.

    Every first…

    Add Second-hand Bookshop to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 2AR

    Telephone

    0751 937 6363

    Twickenham

    Dates

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    19 May 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
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    Compassionate Cuppa – Free Monthly Grief Café in Richmond

    Join us for our next Compassionate Cuppa on Tuesday 16th December 2026, 10:00–11:30am at ETNA Community Centre, TW1 2AR.
    Compassionate Cuppa is a free monthly drop-in grief café, offering…

    Add Compassionate Cuppa at space2grieve to your Itinerary

  4. Address

    Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College, Parkshot, Richmond, London, TW9 2RE

    Telephone

    020 8843 7945

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    20 May 2026Open 14:00 - 18:00

    If you've been thinking about how you can help your community, join us at the Volunteer Fair to see some of the huge range of opportunities that are on your doorstep.

    Add Richmond Volunteer Fair 2026 to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Claredon Hall, York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 3AA

    Telephone

    0208 7343395

    Richmond Road, Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    21 May 2026Open 17:30 - 19:30

    Student art exhibition at York House.

    L3 Year 2 Creative Practice Art students from Richmond upon Thames College showcase bold, multi media artworks on the theme of Personal Archives, Memory & Identity, created in partnership with the Know Your…

    Add Personal Archives, Memory & Identity to your Itinerary

  6. Address

    Just Good Frames, 368 Richmond Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 2DX

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    21 May 2026to21 June 2026

    Exhibition Opening May 21 7-9pm
    Part of Art House Open Studios on May 23 9am to 5pm, 24 and 25 10am to 4pm each day

    Meet The Artist: talks and demos June 10 7-9pm

    Artists exhibiting:

    Stella Alexander, Paula Boyd-Barrett, Jane Cradock-Watson,…

  7. Address

    Museum of Richmond, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London, TW9 1TP

    Telephone

    0208891 1141

    Whittaker Avenue, Richmond

    Dates

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    22 May 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30
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    19 June 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30
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    10 July 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30
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    21 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30
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    18 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30

    Bring your craft. Grab a drink. Find your people.

    Craft, Coffee, and Conversation at the Museum of Richmond

    No pressure, no schedules, just community. Whether you’re staying for five minutes or two hours, our doors are open to all textile crafters…

    Add Sip and Stitch to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    The Patch, 42 York Street, Twickenham, London

    Twickenham

    Dates

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    22 May 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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    19 June 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00

    A free, informal meet-up for women who are building, exploring, or returning to ideas of entrepreneurship, in ways that fit real life

    Patch Twickenham is proud to host Women Founding Differently, a free, informal meet-up for women who are…

    Add Women Founding Differently | Informal Female Founder Meet-Up to your Itinerary

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    ArtsRichmond, 13 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 2AR

    Telephone

    02088929446

    Twickenham

    Dates

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    23 May 2026to25 May 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
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    30 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Local charity Arts Richmond will again coordinate Richmond borough's free Art House Open Studios Festival, over two weekends this May.

    Add Art House Open Studios 2026 to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    Christchurch Community Hall, Christchurch Road, East Sheen, London, SW14 7AW

    Telephone

    0798 9237 949

    East Sheen

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to25 May 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
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    30 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Sheen Artists group will be part of the Arts Richmond Open Studios over 2 weekends in May. This year we are showcasing the work of 18 members in two completely separate exhibitions. Come along and be amazed at the latest paintings, prints and…

    Add Sheen Artists' Exhibition to your Itinerary

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    The Anglers' Car Park, Teddington, London, TW11 9NR

    Teddington

    Dates

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    23 May 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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    Local market in Teddington every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at The Angler's Car Park.

    Support local traders. Discover local artists and crafts. Even pets are welcome!

    Add Teddington Traders Market to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham, London, TW1 3DJ

    Telephone

    020 8831 6000

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2026

    Let’s Get Creative is aimed at families with children aged 4-11 years, though all are welcome.  Sessions are free and run regularly throughout the year.

    Add Let’s Get Creative – May to your Itinerary

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    Twickenham Green, Twickenham, London, TW2 5AG

    Telephone

    07788151289

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    This is a great day out for local families and friends to meet local charities and other voluntary groups, listen to live music groups and grab a bite to eat, whist hopefully enjoying the sunshine on the lovely green part of Twickenham

    Add The Rotary Fair to your Itinerary

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    Fountain Gallery, 26 Bridge Road, Hampton Court, East Molesey, London, KT8 9HA

    Hampton Court , East Molesey

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2026to7 June 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Immersive paintings which capture light in the landscape. Inspired by familiar Surrey scenes as well as the British coastline.

    Add Grace Ellen to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Richmond Park, Richmond, London, TW10 5HX

    Telephone

    01372 461996

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2026Open 10:15 - 12:00
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    10 June 2026Open 10:15 - 12:00
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    23 June 2026Open 10:15 - 12:00

    Walking through grief is easier when you aren't doing it alone.
    Join us for our bi-monthly Community Bereavement Walk and Talk in the beautiful surroundings of Richmond Park. This gentle, hour-long walk is a chance to breathe, move, and connect with…

    Add Walk and Talk to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 3JT

    Telephone

    0208 7343395

    Twickenham

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00

    Redesign Richmond upon Thames this half term.

    Do you think Richmond should have a theme park, a zoo or even a space shuttle? This half term we are inviting all budding architects, archivists and, most importantly, fans of Lego, to join us in…

    Add Design and build a Lego community to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Sandy Lane Playground, Sandy Land, Ham, London, TW10 7EJ

    Ham

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00

    Learn about woodland folklore while exploring beautiful parks in Ham.

    Add Family Activities Ham: Folklore Trail to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Museum of Richmond, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London, TW9 1TP

    Telephone

    020 8891 1141

    Whittaker Avenue, Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to30 June 2026Various Opening Times

    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…

    Add Exploring Europe Free Trails for Families to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Meet next to the fountains at The Crane Tap, London Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 1BE

    Telephone

    07904 608 404

    Twickenham

    Dates

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    4 June 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
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    2 July 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
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    6 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    A free monthly guided walk along an accessible path along the river Crane. The walk is open to all but suitable for people in wheelchairs and people using walking aids. The walks are an opportunity to spend time enjoying nature with others.

    Add Accessible Wellbeing Walks to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Museum of Richmond, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London, TW9 1TP

    Telephone

    0208891 1141

    Whittaker Avenue, Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    5 June 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30

    Project Linus UK provides handmade “security blankets” to children in need of a hug. Whether you’re a pro or a total beginner, please come and help us stitch comfort into our community.

    “A quilt is a hug you can keep.”

    Want to help but don’t know…

    Add A Community Sewing Day to your Itinerary

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