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Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket
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Nature Parks
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Top Attractions in Richmond-upon-Thames

1. Richmond Park

Parks

A particular favourite of ours is the Isabella plantation which is exquisite in May with its blooming rhododendrons.

2. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens

Open now

Admission tickets from $19.13

by mildredp19452017

The Princess of Wales conservatory and the Palm House were both amazing - lush and full of amazing trees and plants,...

3. Isabella Plantation

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks

Set in the middle of Richmond Park is a virtual oasis of calm and beauty - Isabella Plantation! Hidden in the rolling...

4. Marianne North Gallery

Art Galleries

by louthrambler

This Victorian artist, notable for her plant and landscape paintings, travelled extensively to the most remote places...

5. The Great Pagoda

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Best to book tickets on-line before going, so you have your time slot which is every half hour.

6. Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art

Art Galleries

7. Ham House

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Open now

Situated by the River Thames this historic house has been really well restored by the National Trust - the gardens in...

8. Kew Palace

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

Here, incredibly preserved, is the Great Kitchen from the time of George III together with a number of store rooms.

9. Teddington Lock

Points of Interest & Landmarks

... angliers can get a nice meal there, and can sit in the gardens by the thames, watch the boats go by al very friendly

10. The National Archives

Government Buildings

... or do some random research - it was interesting to read the minutes of the war cabinet from the second world war.

11. Richmond Theatre

Theaters

It is situated on the edge of Richmond Green and often puts on pre west end productions.

12. Richmond Riverside

Piers & Boardwalks

This is a great walk or if you want hire a rowing boat to see this lovely stretch of the Thames.

13. Teddington Lock Footbridge

Bridges

If you want to get to Marble Hill Park/Twickenham you can cross the river at Ham by ferry (including pushchairs and c...

14. The Poppy Factory

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Open now

15. Terrace Gardens- Richmond Hill

Parks

... walk along the terrace at the top of the gardens and get a huge panorama of the sun setting over the Rive Thames.

16. Waterlily House

Gardens

by Kam-Hong-Leung

The historic ‘Waterlily House’ at ‘Kew Gardens’ is the best place I know to see and photograph ‘Waterilies’ and ‘Sacr...

17. Kew Bridge

Bridges

18. Normansfield Theatre

Theaters

19. Japanese Landscape - Kew Gardens

Gardens

One of the best things in Kew Gardens is the Japanese themed "Japanese Landscape".

20. Orange Tree Theatre

Theaters

Open now

by marycontheroad

The production of Terrence Rattigan's While the Sun Shines was outstanding.

21. Museum of Richmond

History Museums

Open now

by Trail63775957842

A good outline of the history of Richmond.Also excellent videos of the buildings for anyone interested in architecture.

22. Old Deer Park

Nature & Wildlife Areas

23. Ham Polo Club

Horse Tracks

24. Richmond Bridge

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

The Thames in Richmond is beautiful and the bridge over it has a great design and compliments the wonderful area.

25. Petersham Meadows

Nature & Wildlife Areas

You get lovely views of Richmond Hill as well as the river.

26. Ham Common

Parks

by J0hnMarkHarris

The main one is a nice village green where cricket is played in the summer.

27. Richmond Lock and Weir

Bridges

Richmond lock and weir is located close to Richmond town centre and was first opened in 1894.

28. Queen Charlotte's Cottage

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

This is an 18th century thatched cottage and was a private haven for Queen Charlotte.

29. Barnes Village

Neighborhoods

... Alma to take you to Barnes Station, or the stop at the top of Church Road will take you back to Barnes Bridge.

30. Kings Observatory

Architectural Buildings • Lookouts

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