10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Twickenham That You Shouldn't Miss

Founded by Steve Brown in 2004 Twickenham Fine Ales has been at the forefront of the resurgence of breweries in London. Using whole hops sourced from around the world and only the finest UK malted barley, Twickenham produces a fine range of well hopped, award winning beers. We supply beer in cask, bottle and keg to pubs and clubs within 30 miles of Twickenham. The brewery shop opens to the public selling beer from Monday to Saturday (see website for times). Five beers are available in bottles and draught beers can be bought in quantities from 2 pints to 72 pints. The brewery bar that open before selected international and Saturday Harlequin rugby games.

In 1813 England's great landscape painter J.M.W Turner built a small villa, Sandycombe Lodge, on a large plot near the Thames at Twickenham. Here, the painter became an architect. Sandycombe Lodge has been carefully restored to allow visitors to experience Turner's House as he lived in it, and to reflect on his relationship with the beautiful local landscape.

Driven by the exploration of flavour and inspired by the brewsters and alehouses of old, Brewery Market is a draught apothecary dispensing craft brews. Nestled in the heart of Twickenham, we are here to entice you with courageous elixirs from creative brewers, regularly showcasing beers on tap that would not otherwise be available due to their limited or one-off nature.

Twickenham Stadium is the home of England Rugby and the largest dedicated rugby union venue in the world, seating up to 82,000 people. The stadium is a destination for fans around the world to experience the action on the pitch on a match day, dance to some of the biggest stars in music, re-live the history of a stadium tour, visit the newly housed World Rugby Museum, host a fantastic event or take a trip to the Rugby Store. Why not visit the stadium on a behind the scenes tour and World Rugby Museum visit.

Stroll along a peaceful riverside road into secluded woodland gardens, to find a stunning 18th century interior design - and the principal art gallery for the borough of Richmond upon Thames. Orleans House has a rich and vibrant history, from the baroque Octagon room, which was designed by renowned architect James Gibbs, to a main gallery which hosts five temporary exhibitions each year - ranging from the historical to the contemporary.

Discover Strawberry Hill House, Horace Walpole’s magnificent 18th century ’little gothic castle’. Set back from the River Thames in Twickenham, it has captivated visitors for over 250 years. This enchanting House & Garden inspired Walpole to write the first ever gothic novel, ‘The Castle of Otranto’ and today, is internationally famous as Britain’s finest example of domestic Georgian Gothic revival architecture.

Twickenham Stadium Tour & World Rugby Museum. Explore Twickenham Stadium the iconic Home of England Rugby with a rugby expert on a behind-the-scenes tour, then journey through rugby history in the World Rugby Museum. The Stadium Tour visits some of the most exciting and select areas of the Stadium, including the Royal Box, players’ tunnel, breathtaking view of the arena from the top of the stand and a visit pitchside. Whilst the Secret Twickenham Tour available at limited times only, grants exclusive access to a selection of venues in the East Stand, the mysterious candle-lit ‘Project X’ facility, media briefing room and pitch views from the Upper Tier. The Museum tells the story of rugby from around the world, following the game’s history from its origins to the present day. Interactive galleries encourage participation at all levels of the game and give younger visitors the opportunity to find out ‘What Kind of Rugby Player’ they are.