Location: Richmond-upon-Thames
Top Things to do in Richmond-upon-Thames
Top Restaurants in Richmond-upon-Thames
What to do and see in Richmond-upon-Thames, England: The Best Things to do
71.4% White British
2.5% White Irish
0.1% White Gypsy or Irish Traveller
11.9% Other White
0.7% White & Black Caribbean
0.4% White & Black African
1.5% White & Asian
1% Other Mixed
2.8% Indian
0.6% Pakistani
0.5% Bangladeshi
0.9% Chinese
2.5% Other Asian
0.9% Black African
0.4% Black Caribbean
0.2% Other Black
0.6% Arab
Restaurants in Richmond-upon-Thames
1. Marianne North Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 137 reviews
Wunderschönes botanisches Kunstmuseum
Reviewed By mbarbaragp - London, United Kingdom
For nature lovers, a small art gallery completely full of beautiful paintings Many coloured flower art pieces from the high ceilings to the floor Absolutely stunning!
2. Isabella Plantation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By TalDarkLeanMean - Staines, United Kingdom
Disappointingly there was no Lady Isabella Gardner who started planting exotic flowers here on her return from even more exotic locations. The name Isabel simply means grey, yellow soil of this enclosed area because this is how this boggy, soggy area looked like few centuries ago. But now it's definitely a Bella as Italian would say. This little park within a park has a biodiversity of mini botanical garden. Other than the local trademark ancient oak trees, bluebell, daffodils flowers, there are chestnut, strawberry trees, fungi, many species of butterflies ???? moths and other little animals that come out only at night. And with a free entry for everyone, this is as good as it can get.
3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,492 reviews
Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history. Our collection of living plants is the largest and most diverse in the world, growing out in the landscape and within our glasshouses and nurseries.
Reviewed By Discover64150957059 - Southampton, United Kingdom
Lovely day at Kew Gardens well worth a visit, the Palm House is amazing beautiful so is the Waterlily House the plants are stunning, there is also an exhibition by Chihuly in the Palm House. We also saw the Palace and the kitchen there is also an ice house. Food is a bit pricey but very good
4. Richmond Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,423 reviews
Reviewed By Sallprice - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
A day out of fresh air with Covid restrictions all around us - magnificent open space to loom at the beautiful country side set in the Heart of London - and the herds of deer roam around in there natural setting it’s breathtaking Def worth a visit there was cafe kiosks open for takeaway drinks and cakes to
5. The National Archives
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Open to all, The National Archives is a place to explore 1,000 years of history - from Shakespeare's will to tweets from Downing Street. This impressive building in Kew is set in beautiful grounds and offers visitors a diverse programme of events, activities, research spaces and a Keeper's Gallery that hosts special exhibitions throughout the year.
Reviewed By lynjpowers - Warwick, United Kingdom
Were lucky enough to visit on 1st Sunday in December when visiting Kew Gardens too. Set in beautiful grounds even on a wintry day, looked inviting. Very welcoming staff. Records room not open but lovely coffee shop & seating area. Fabulous shop where I purchased a couple of extra Christmas gifts. Look forward to returning when in London again hopefully when Records Reading room is open.
6. Teddington Lock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Maryhanna55 - Twickenham, United Kingdom
I like the place so relaxing especially during Summer evening time u can sit and watch the boats there is picnic tables overlooking lock on this beautiful river Thames .and love,y walk and near it there is v nice resturant the wharf .
7. Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States
Temporary exhibit of Chihuly's glass sculptures at the Gallery is phenomenal! All of them are so unique and different one from another; the variety of colors, intricate shapes and forms are beyond any reasonable imagination. I also loved the Gallery shop, where you can actually acquire a small Chihuly's glass sculpture, if you are ready to spare $$$$... but his works are worth every penny of their price tag.
8. Kew Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Experience the intimate Kew Palace, home of George lll and Queen Charlotte. Explore Queen Charlotte’s Cottage, a rustic country retreat in the grounds of the palace and admire the spectacular view from the Great Pagoda. Kew reflects the personal and domestic life of Georgian kings and queens for much of the 18th century. Today the interior of this tiny atmospheric palace tells the powerful story of George lll, his mental illness and the members of his family who lived and died there.
Reviewed By BigHugh51 - Adelaide, Australia
While visiting the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew for the first time, we were surprise to find Kew Palace within the grounds of the botanic gardens. There is no extra charge to enter the palace once you are within the botanic gardens. However, there are strategically positioned donation boxes within the palace building with signs requesting donations to assist with the upkeep of the palace. The palace building is quite small compared to other British royal palaces we have visited. It is more like a large country house in style, rather than a royal palace. All of the floors of the palace are open to the public and they are accessed by a narrow central staircase. The rooms have nice displays with appropriate period furniture. Information plaques are displayed in each of the rooms providing an insight into royal life within the palace. There are lovely views of the palaces ornate formal garden located to the rear of the palace, available from the upper floors of the palace building. The palace’s kitchen is located in a nearby out-building and it is also open to the public. For us, the Kew Palace was an unexpected gem during our visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. It is one on the “must-see” attractions within the grounds of the botanic gardens!
9. The Great Pagoda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Josh7960 - Norwich, United Kingdom
A fantastic sight and beautiful Japanese pagoda and the dragons which have been repaired and renewed look brilliant and the Japanese garden close by is superb.
10. Ham House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 722 reviews
Splendidly preserved 17th-century house and gardens.
Reviewed By mccart1971 - Richmond-upon-Thames, United Kingdom
Absolutely stunning example of a17th Century Stuart house with a beautiful walled garden and quaint orangery cafe serving lovely teas & coffee with a great selection of cakes ???? well worth a visit
