Richmond Area Guide

Richmond is an affluent area in South West London, known for its Royal Park and riverside setting, the area is home to some pretty famous faces, including National treasure Sir David Attenborough. The borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames covers Richmond, Barnes, Hampton, Kew, Teddington and Twickenham.

In 'Richmond' town, you will find a winding high-street running next to the River. High tide days are particularly wet for those walking along the riverside. Walking up towards Richmond Hill you will find the gates to the Royal Park of Richmond and spectacular views across the local area. For avid walkers, runners or cycling enthusiasts Richmond Park offers a variety of different tracks to race around whilst taking in the natural environment.

In Kew, just next to Richmond you will find the famous Royal Botanic Gardens which is a World Heritage Site. In Hampton, you will find Hampton Court Palace the former home of Henry VIII, which sits on the River Thames and has a fantastic maze and gardens to walk around. And in Twickenham you will find the Home of English Rugby and the world's largest Rugby stadium.