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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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Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
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…
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
Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a seasoned theatregoer, Saturday Seminars promise fresh perspectives, lively discussion, and new ways to connect with the stories we tell.
Richmond
Don't miss this opportunity to see John Humphrys live as he reflects on his career and asks you the audience for your views on where the world is heading.
In 2019 John Humphrys left the Radio 4 Today programme after 32 years of forensically…
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.
Richmond
Centre Stage is a free new multi-arts festival that reclaims George Street and Whittaker Square as a platform for creativity, community and contemporary culture. For one day only, the streets become a stage, canvas and playground, as Richmond town…
Richmond
Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter.
He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music.
Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
Take a spine-tingling tour of Richmond Palace’s ghostly remains!
Hear chilling tales of its royal inhabitants and the spooky secrets they left behind. Then, let your creativity shine as you make your own beautiful, spooky stained glass inspired by…
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
Every Friday
21:30 – Till’ Late
Live bands ignite The Bootlegger Richmond every Friday.
Expect soulful jazz, fiery blues, and wild rock ‘n’ roll vibes, all performed up close by Richmond’s most exciting artists.
Richmond
The bestselling author of Simple and Flavour, Yotam Ottolenghi, invites you to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated new cookbook Simple Too, an irresistible companion to the era-defining Simple.
Yotam will be cooking live on stage,…
Richmond
Broadcaster Iain Dale and former Commander of the Joint Forces Command General Sir Richard Barrons take us across human history to answer the question: what makes a military leader?
The one theme that runs through the history of virtually every…
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
Britain has just lived through its most turbulent decade of politics in a generation. Rory Stewart was in the room for most of it.
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
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.
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…
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
Sir Trevor McDonald is an extraordinary man, and he has led an exceptional life.
Born in Trinidad, Trevor arrived in Britain in 1969 and became the first Black sole presenter of ITV's News at Ten—receiving more broadcasting awards than any of his…
Richmond
Richmond Theatre was built in 1899 by the famous theatre architect, Frank Matcham.
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