Twickenham and St Margarets

With a proud history, Twickenham is the internationally recognised home of English Rugby Union.
Nearby, St Margarets is also home to the Twickenham Film Studios, where films such as
"A Fish Called Wanda" and "Shirley Valentine" were filmed. This has led the film studio to be the
most inportant post production studio in the UK.

Twickenham Stadium

There is nowhere in England more important to rugby union than Twickenham Stadium. Home to England Rugby and the World Rugby Museum (WRM).

Strawberry Hill

Horace Walpole and Alexander Pope left their mark on Twickenham: Walpole's gothic fantasy at Strawberry Hill and Pope's Grotto.

Orleans House

Maxwell Hamilton, Interior Detail of Octagon Room

A riverside stroll uncovers beautiful gardens and open spaces, the York House garden sculptures and the baroque Octagon Room of Orleans House.

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Upcoming Events

Arts & Crafts Workbook at Museum of Richmond

Wed 19 Aug - Mon 30 Nov 2020

020 8332 1141

Afternoon tea at the Petersham Hotel at The Petersham Hotel

Wed 2 Sep - Mon 30 Nov 2020

020 8940 7471

Twickenham

Getting Around

SHOPPING IN TWICKENHAM & ST MARGARETS

Twickenham has a range of specialist and independent shops where you are assured of personal attentive service, away from crowds.
Retaining the character of its origins, the elegant 17th Century Church Street is an Aladdin’s cave of small shops that include antiques, quirky gifts, books, jewellery, designer and lifestyle goods

St Margarets offers a pleasant shopping experience without the hustle and bustle of some other areas of Richmond. Most shops are located in Crown Road and St Margarets Road. This small area boasts independent retailers throughout including butchers, gift and haberdashery shops. In the vicinity you will also find a specialist jewellery retailer, an unusual pet emporium and an award-winning cheese shop.