London/Richmond-Kew
Richmond-Kew is a district in south-west London. This is perhaps the area of outer London with the most to offer visitors.
Understand
The London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, which includes Richmond and Kew, is the only borough in London on both banks of the River Thames. This is a leafy and surprisingly rural borough with some lovely riverside scenery. The small area of Barnes is by the Thames at the eastern edge of the borough.
Richmond used to be a separate town and before 1965 a part of the county of Surrey. Surrey is still used as part of the postal address to distinguish it from the other town called Richmond in Yorkshire. The local inhabitants often view themselves (as do others) as something vaguely separate from the metropolis as a whole. This is perhaps due to Richmond's location on a large loop of the River Thames which surrounds most of the area, its enveloping by several vast royal parks and its previously independent identity. The parks are a major attraction for visitors as are the myriad of fine restaurants and interesting shopping. The areas north of the Thames around Twickenham, Hampton Wick and Bushy Park are part of Richmond borough and include the magnificent royal palace of Hampton Court. They were part of Middlesex until 1965 and Middlesex is still sometimes used for their postal addresses.
Located just to the north of Richmond and in the same loop of the Thames, Kew is mostly known for the world famous gardens of the same name. It is also home to some fine Victorian architecture.
Get in
By plane
The nearest major airport is London Heathrow.
By tube
The district is served by the following tube stations all on the District line and the London Overground, in either Zone 3 or 4:
- Richmond – (Zone 4)
- Kew Gardens – (Zones 3 and 4)
- Gunnersbury – (Zone 3)
Note: You may need to change at Turnham Green for westbound trains towards Ealing Broadway.
By train
- 1 Richmond station.
- South Western Railway trains from London Waterloo station stop at Richmond. The journey takes 20-30 min, and trains depart every 15 min or so. South Western Railway also has trains to Hampton Wick and Hampton Court stations (although much less regularly than Richmond).
- London Overground (North London line) line from Stratford via Willesden Junction terminates at Richmond, also stopping at Kew Gardens and Gunnersbury.
- District Line trains run from the station and can take you into central London in 30-35 mins.
- 2 Kew Bridge station. Served by National Rail trains out of London Waterloo.
By taxi
Richmond is accessible by taxi in about 30 minutes from Heathrow Airport or from central London depending on traffic conditions – you can expect to pay about £50 or more for the fare.
By car
If you are driving yourself, then from outside London you want to come in on the M3 or the M4. From the M3 head towards Central London onto the A316 past Twickenham Rugby Ground until you get to the Old Deer Park. From the M4 leave at Junction 2 on the elevated section, cross Kew Bridge and keep going past Kew Gardens for a couple of miles.
There is a fair amount of on-street parking, especially around The Green, but it's expensive - about £5 per hour, with a £60 penalty for overstaying your time. The main off-street car parks are slightly cheaper: try the big Old Deer Park car park down by the A316, or the smaller one tucked away down Friars Lane near the Old Palace.
By bus
Richmond
Richmond has a bus station. The 337 bus from Clapham Junction, the 110, 33, 419 buses from Hammersmith, and the N10 night bus from London King's Cross all stop here, amongst others.
Kew
Kew can be reached from Richmond and vice versa via the 65 or 391 bus from outside Richmond station.
- Bus 65. Ealing Broadway station to Kingston upon Thames via Brentford, Kew, Richmond, Petersham and Ham.
Twickenham
Travel between Richmond and Twickenham is possible via the 33, 490, H22, R68, R70, and the N22 night bus.
- Bus 490 (Pools on the Park to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
). Via Richmond, Twickenham, Felton, Hatton Cross and Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 . - Bus H22 (The Bell to West Middlesex Hospital). Via Hounslow, Whitton, Twickenham, Ivybridge and Isleworth.
- Bus R68 (York Street / Twickenham to Hampton Court Station).
By boat
There are no regular boat services to Richmond from central London, but in the summer a service runs to/from Hampton Court, and pleasure boats can be hired by the hour near Richmond Bridge.
Get around
Ham
1 Hammerton's Ferry, ☏ +44 20 8892 9620. 10AM-5PM. Foot ferry crossing the Thames £1 (50p child).
Kew
The 65 bus runs the length of the Kew Rd, and the 391 runs up Sandycombe and A316 roads. An active person could walk the length of Kew (from A316 to Kew Bridge) in half an hour.
Twickenham
Within the area, Twickenham can be reached from Richmond via the buses 33, 490, H22, R68, R70, and N22 night bus. The R68 also goes on to Teddington and Hampton Court.
See
Richmond
1 Bushy Park. The second largest of the London Royal Parks, covering an area of 450 hectares (1,099 acres). Lying north of Hampton Court Palace, the history of the park is inextricably linked to the palace, yet it has always had its own distinct rural character. There are herds of both Red Deer and Fallow Deer, they are wild but usually safe, just don't go too close or get between a hind and its calf. The D-Day linked bits are easiest found from the Teddington side. Go through SHAEF gate and there is an information board. You should be able to spot a flagpole a hundred yards into the park, this marks the spot where General Eisenhower had his office, if you have time, or children who are up for a challenge, there are bronze markers with combined British and Canadian and US flags at the corners where the main buildings of Camp Griffiss were. The partially restored early 18th-century baroque water gardens are a short walk from the Hampton Hill gate. The park is subdivided by Chestnut Avenue, Christopher Wren's grand approach to Hampton Court Palace which runs from Teddington Gate to Hampton Court Gate and with the gilded Diana fountain closer to the Palace end (you may have seen it as location for the finish line of some of the cycling events at the 2012 Olympics). 
2 Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey (Bus R68 from Richmond Station, or by rail from London Waterloo to Hampton Court), ☏ +44 8444 827777, hamptoncourt@hrp.org.uk. Daily 10AM-6PM, last admission 5PM. Historic home to English kings such as Henry VIII, now open to the public. There are many attractions which can occupy a whole day visit, including 60 acres of gardens with the famous maze, the Tudor kitchens, the Chapel Royal, the Great Hall, Mantegna's Triumphs of Caesar paintings, and various exhibitions about Henry VIII. Palace, maze & garden £17.60 adult (cheaper rates online).
3 Ham House & Garden, Ham St, Ham, TW10 7RS (Bus 371 from Richmond Bus Station), ☏ +44 20 8940-1950, hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk. The Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale's elegant 17th-century manor house, a mile or so upriver from Richmond riverside.
4 Richmond Palace. Remains of the once-magnificent palace, home to English kings since Edward I, adjoins Richmond Green, a pleasant open green space and historic cricket ground. Only the Gate House and Wardrobe, now converted into flats, remain.
5 Richmond Park (tube: Richmond, then bus 371 or 65). 7AM-dusk. The largest open space in London, covering almost 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) and home to a huge array of wildlife, including 400 wild deer. Also contains the lush Isabella Plantation, which is full of trees and flowers, and the Royal Ballet School, seen in the film Billy Elliot. Popular with cyclists, both for the on-road perimeter circuit and the off-road trails. There are several car parks for walkers and picnickers. Free.
6 Richmond Hill (From town centre walk up Hill Rise, which becomes Richmond Hill). The view from the top of the hill (between Friar Stile Road and Nightingale Lane) is protected by an act of parliament and takes in the river, the meadows at the bottom of the hill. Much painted by JMW Turner. Well worth the short walk up the hill and it is on the way to Richmond Park if you are walking from the town.
- 7 Old Vicarage School, 48 Richmond Hill, Richmond TW10 6QX. Grade II listed ornamental castle
- 8 Terrace Gardens (Buccleuch Gardens). Overlooking the river with Bulbous Betty
9 Museum of Richmond, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Ave, TW9 1TP (tube: Richmond DIS OGD ), ☏ +44 20 8332-1141, museumofrichmond@btconnect.com. Tu-Sa 11AM-5PM. Exhibitions on Richmond's history. Free.
Kew
10 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, TW9 3AE (Tube: Kew Gardens DIS OGD ), ☏ +44 20 8332 5655, info@kew.org. Open from 10AM everyday, closing times vary. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these extensive, historic and beautiful gardens feature elements illustrating significant periods of garden and landscape art from the 18th to the 20th centuries, and a plant collection second to none in the world. Since their creation as a royal estate in 1759, Kew Gardens (as they are commonly known) have made a significant and uninterrupted contribution to the study of plant diversity and economic botany. The gardens cover 120 hectares (300 acres) and are over 1.5 km (0.9mi) long. They contain glasshouses, a conservatory, and numerous installations of buildings, art and of course exotic plant species. The Temperate House, which reopened in May 2018, is the largest surviving Victorian glass structure in the world. Peak months: Adult £19, concession £16, students £9.50, children 4-15 £5.50, and under 4s free. Prices include voluntary donation.
11 The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DU (4 minutes walk from Kew Gardens DIS OGD tube station, clearly sign-posted), ☏ +44 20 8876-3444. Tu Th 9AM-7PM, W F Sa 9AM-5PM, Su M closed. All non-classified government documents can be read and photographed here, with a (free) reader's card having been obtained. There is also a small museum, which does not require the card to access. Free.
12 Kew Bridge. Fine stone bridge linking Brentford/Chiswick with Kew.
13 Kew Green. Large lawn, split in two by Kew Rd, with St. Mary's Church, Kew Cricket Club and pubs set on or near it.
Twickenham
14 Marble Hill House, Richmond Rd, TW1 2NL (any bus that that goes between Twickenham and Richmond will pass this; there is also a summer time ferry across the Thames from Ham House), ☏ +44 20 8892-5115. Was home to King George II's mistress, with well-manicured lawns by the riverside. Admission=Free, as of 2022.
15 Strawberry Hill House, Strawberry Hill, TW1 4SX, ☏ +44 871-560-9489. Erratic hours, phone to check. Eccentric Gothic home of 18th-century poet and author, Horace Walpole, son of England's first prime minister.
16 Twickenham, Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Rd, Twickenham, ☏ +44 20 8892-8877. Twickenham, which seats over 80,000, is the home of the England national rugby team, and is used mostly for major internationals and cup finals. Tour the stadium and visit the Museum of Rugby. Check their website to avoid being turned away on match days. tour £20, museum £8.
17 Twickenham Stoop, Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Dr, Twickenham, ☏ +44 20 8410-6000 (main switchboard), +44 871-527-1315 (tickets). Across the road from the main Twickenham Stadium is this smaller stadium (capacity about 15,000) known as "The Stoop". It's home to two teams both playing rugby union (15-a-side) in the Premiership, the top tier of the game in England. These are Harlequin FC, usually called "Harlequins" or simply "Quins", and London Irish. They both often qualify for European competitions.
Do
Richmond
- Boat ride. In summer months, either upriver to Teddington Locks or Hampton Court Palace, or downriver to Westminster, offers a good way to relax while enjoying the riverside scenery. Some boats offer a commentary service. The boat ride to Hampton Court takes about an hour and a half, to Teddington Locks about 45 min, and to Westminster about two hours. Boats depart from a dock close to Richmond bridge. You can also hire rowing boats next to the bridge.
- 2 Curzon Cinema, 3 Water Ln, Richmond TW9 1TJ (a narrow cobbled street which runs down to the river at the crossroads of Hill St, George St and Red Lion St), ☏ +44 1233 555644. Arthouse cinema.
- 3 Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence St, TW9 2SA (tube: Richmond), ☏ +44 20 8940-3633. Offers theatre in the round, where the audience surrounds the stage.
- 4 Richmond Theatre, The Green, TW9 1QJ (tube: Richmond), ☏ +44 870 060 6651. See a pre-West End play at this pretty Victorian theatre.
Rugby
- 5 Richmond FC. Play rugby union; they were relegated in 2023 and now play in National League 1, the third tier. They play at the athletic grounds half a mile south of Kew Gardens.
- London Scottish. They play rugby union in the Championship, the second tier, and share the athletic grounds.
Ham
- 6 Ham Polo Club, ☏ +44 20 8334 0000, office@hampoloclub.com. Selected Friday nights and weekends during the summer
- 7 Ham & Petersham Rifle & Pistol Club, The Ranges, Ham St, TW10 7RT, ☏ +44 20 8940 1366, info@hprpc.co.uk. Guest mornings on selected Sundays,
Kew
- Along the river path. Cycle, jog and walk.
- Tennis (by Kew Bridge).
- Yoga, Arch 2, Kew Bridge Arches, ☏ +44 20 8940-0888, info@earth-life.co.uk. Offers a range of yoga and pilates classes for all abilities.
Learn
- Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College offers short- to medium-term courses on subjects such as cooking, foreign languages, IT, and business.
Buy
Richmond
- 1 Richmond's high street, George St. Contains a few boutique clothing stores and all the standard high street chains, such as Habitat, Marks & Spencer's, WH Smith, Boots, and Robert Dyas. For more boutique clothes shops, such as Matches, and small art galleries and antiques shops, follow the road up the hill called Hill St, which turns into Hill Rise. The alleys off George Street are lined with mostly privately owned boutiques. Two of these are purveyors of fine chocolates: one is The House of Chocolate located on the corner of Brewers Lane, a long-standing family-run business; the other, a stone's throw to the west on Paved Court, is William Curley, a chocolatier whose award-winning fare, together with pastries and hot drinks, can be consumed on the premises. Another independent shop is Gelateria Danieli, selling gelato ice cream, located on Brewers Lane, which Time Out has listed as one of the best ice cream parlours in London.
- 2 The Open Book, 10 King Street, Richmond-Upon-Thames, TW9 1ND, ☏ +44 20 8940 1802, theopenbook@btconnect.com. Independent bookshop. Rather cramped, but stacked with a very good selection of new books, including signed copies.
- 3 Waterstones, 2-6 Hill Street, Richmond, TW9 1TN (On the corner of Hill and Red Lion Sts), ☏ +44 20 8332 1600, richmond@waterstones.com. Branch of a big chain store.
- 4 Duck Pond Market, Heron Square (Between Hill St and Richmond Riverside), hello@duckpondmarkets.com. Sa Su 11AM-3PM. Street food Market.
- 5 Barnes Farmers Market, Essex House, Station Rd, London SW13 9HG (near Barnes Bridge railway station), barnesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Sa 8:30AM-2PM.
Kew
- 6 Kew Bookshop (Hewson Books), 1-2 Station Approach, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3QB, ☏ +44 20 8940-0030, kew@hewsonbooks.co.uk. M–Sa 9:30AM–5:30PM, Su & holidays 11AM–5PM, closed Easter & Christmas. Independent bookshop.
- 7 Kew Retail Park, Bessant Dr, Richmond, TW9 4AD. M–W F Sa 9AM–7:30PM, Th 9AM–8PM, Su 11AM–5PM. Marks and Spencer, Boots, Next, Costa Coffee, TK Maxx.
- 8 Lloyds of Kew Bookshop, 9 Mortlake Terrace, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3DT, ☏ +44 20 8948-2556, info@lloydsofkewbooks.co.uk. Su–F 10AM–2PM, 10AM–5PM. Second-hand books.
- 9 Mia Wood, 9 Station Parade, Kew Gardens Village Richmond, TW9 3PS, ☏ +44 20 8439-9265, enquiries@miawood.co.uk. M–Sa 9:30AM–6PM, Su 11AM–5PM. Gifts.
- 10 Olivers Wholefoods Store, 5 Station Approach, Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3QB, ☏ +44 20 8948-3990, kew@foodforthoughtuk.com. M–Sa 9AM–8:30PM, Su 10AM–6PM. Health foods and alternative therapies.
- 11 The Shoe Station, 12 Station Parade, Kew, TW9 3PZ, ☏ +44 20 8940-9905, info@theshoestation.co.uk. M–Sa 9AM–6PM, Su 11AM–5PM. Children's shoes.
- 12 Tesco Express, 2-8 Station Parade, Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3PZ, ☏ +44 345 026 9355. Daily 7AM-11PM. Small supermarket.
Eat
Richmond
Most of the major restaurant chains can be found within a few minutes of the town centre. Aside from those, there are plenty of privately owned restaurants with culinary offerings from all around the world, including German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
Possibly the most upscale of Richmond's restaurants is located at the Bingham Hotel, which was awarded its first Michelin star in 2010.
- 1 Al Boccon di'vino. An Italian restaurant with no menu. The chef brings out dishes that he wants to cook.
- 2 Chez Lindsay, 11 Hill Rise, TW10 6UQ, ☏ +44 20 8948 7473. noon-10PM. French cuisine.
- 3 Don Fernando's (near Richmond station). Offers decent Spanish cuisine, such as tapas.
- 4 The Dragon Inn, Sheen Rd. Offers Chinese cuisine and very friendly staff.
- 5 Gaucho's Restaurant (sits on the Thames towpath just to the west of Richmond Bridge). With indoor and outdoor seating directly overlooking the river.
- 6 Gelateria Danieli, 16 Brewers Ln, London TW9 1HH (alley between George St and Richmond Green; from George St it is the alley down the side of TopShop and jewellers Courlander's), ☏ +44 20 8439 9807. Great ice cream shop as the queues on sunny summer weekends indicate.
- 7 Hilltribe, 18 Red Lion St, Richmond, TW9 1RW, ☏ +44 20 8332 9977. M–Sa noon–3PM & 6–10:30PM, closed Su. Thai cuisine.
- 8 Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, TW10 5HX (in Richmond Park), ☏ +44 20 8940 8207. Self-service restaurant open for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea, which sells good value traditional British food and has a lovely view if you sit outside on the terrace.
- 9 Pizzeria Rustica, 32 The Quadrant, Richmond, TW9 1DN (near Richmond station), ☏ +44 20 8332-6262, restaurant@pizzeriarustica.co.uk. Tu–Th noon–3PM & 5–10:30PM, F Sa noon–11PM, Su noon–9PM, M closed. Pizzas.
- 10 Stein's, TW10 6UX (on the riverside), ☏ +44 20 3746 6240. W-Su noon-9PM. A Bavarian bierhaus-style restaurant offering authentic German dark beers and food including imported sausages and sauerkraut.
- 11 Thai Elephant Richmond, 1 Wakefield Rd, Richmond, TW10 6SD (opposite the Richmond bus station), ☏ +44 20 8940-5114, lovethaielephant@gmail.com. M–F noon–3:30PM & 5–10PM, Sa Su noon–10PM. Thai cuisine.
Cafés
- 12 The Hollyhock Cafe, 146 Petersham Rd, TW10 6UX (In the Terrace Gardens between the Richmond Hill and the river), ☏ +44 20 8948 6555. 7:30AM–6PM. Great location in the gardens. It sells mainly coffee and cakes and a few lunch dishes.
- 13 Cafe Nano, 76 Sheen Rd, Richmond, TW9 1UF, ☏ +44 7514 953005. M–Sa 8AM–3:30PM, Su closed. Lovely food & Italian coffee full of aroma & flavour.
- 14 Richmond Thai Kitchen, 58 Hill Rise, Richmond, TW10 6UB (Heading towards Richmond Park), ☏ +44 20 8940-9561. Thai cuisine.
- 15 Tide Tables (under the arches of Richmond Bridge). Vegetarian cafe in a great location with a large outdoor area overlooking the river and towpath. It does very good fairtrade coffee, juices etc and vegetarian food such as foccacia and quiches. Licensed.
Ham
- 16 Ham Cafe, 8 Ashburnham Rd, TW10 7NF, ☏ +44 20 3638 7084. M-Sa 7AM-4PM (closed Su).
- 17 Hansel & Pretzel German Delicatessen, 71 Ham St, TW10 7HW, ☏ +44 20 8332 1916. M-Sa 7AM-5PM (closed Su).
- 18 Petersham Nurseries Café, Off Church Ln, Petersham Rd, Richmond TW10 7AB, ☏ +44 20 8940-5230, res.richmond@petershamnurseries.com. Tu W Su noon–5PM, Th–Sa noon–11PM, M closed. Upmarket garden centre with a very upmarket and expensive lunchtime restaurant (closed M and Tu) and a cafe (closed M), which sells great soup and sandwiches at lunchtime in a really lovely setting amongst the greenhouses. They have some problems with too many cars upsetting the locals so they encourage people to walk (about 30 min from centre of Richmond) or take a 65 or 371 Kingston bus to Dysart Arms pub stop.
- 19 Swiss Bread Bakery and Café, 175 Ashburnham Rd, TW10 7NR, info@swiss-bread.com. Tu-Sa 7AM-4:30PM (closed Su M). A German bakery and general store selling a variety of German food items, including fresh bread and pretzels, sausages, cheese and sweets.
Kew
- 20 Ma Cuisine Bistrot, 7 Station Approach, Kew, TW9 3QB, ☏ +44 20 8332-1923, info@macuisinekew.co.uk. Tu–Su 10AM–11:30PM.
- 21 Newens | The Original Maids of Honour, 288 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 3DU, ☏ +44 20 8940-2752, enquiries@theoriginalmaidsofhonour.co.uk. Daily 8:30AM–6PM. Traditional bakery and tea shop, famous for its Maids of Honour cakes, which has been established for over 150 years.
- 22 Rara Restaurant, 279 Sandycombe Rd, Kew, TW9 3LU, ☏ +44 20 8332-1020, rara279kew@gmail.com. Daily noon–10:30PM. A really smart Nepalese restaurant.
- 23 Cafe Yukari, 110 North Rd, ☏ +44 20 8487 1338. Japanese café.
Drink
Richmond
By the Thames
- 1 The White Cross, Riverside, TW9 1TH, ☏ +44 20 8940 6844. M-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 10AM-11PM, Su 10AM-10:30PM. An 18th-century pub on the Thames, with seating outside overlooking the towpath, and which is often surrounded by water at high tide.
- 2 The Slug and Lettuce, Riverside House, TW9 1TJ (next to the White Cross by the River Thames), ☏ +44 20 8948 7733.
- 3 Pitcher and Piano, 11 Bridge St, Richmond TW9 1TQ (Adjacent to Richmond Bridge), ☏ +44 20 8332 2524. Has a large outdoor terrace looking over the River Thames and Richmond Bridge.
- 4 The White Swan, 26 Old Palace Ln, TW9 1PG, ☏ +44 20 8940 0959. It is set further back on Old Palace Lane between the river and the Green
- 5 Watermans, 10 Water Ln, Richmond TW9 1TJ, ☏ +44 20 3638 9160. It serves Thai food on Water Lane, nearer the town centre.
- 6 The Old Ship, 3 King Street, TW9 1ND, ☏ +44 20 8940 3461. M-Th Su 10AM-11PM, F Sa 10AM-midnight. A popular sports pub, offers pub grub.
Richmond Green
- 7 Britannia (slightly set back from the green).
- 8 Cricketers Arms.
- 9 The Duke (near Richmond Theatre). is a gastro pub.
- 10 the Prince's Head.
Near Richmond Station
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- 11 The Orange Tree, 45 Kew Rd, TW9 2NQ, ☏ +44 20 8940 0944.
- 12 The Railway Tavern, 28, 29 The Quadrant, TW9 1DN, ☏ +44 20 8948 0735.
- 13 The Sun Inn, 17 Parkshot, TW9 2RG, ☏ +44 20 8940 1019. Fullers
- 14 Red Cow, 59 Sheen Rd, TW9 1YJ, ☏ +44 20 8940 2511, tom@redcowpub.com. M Tu 4-11PM, W Th noon-11PM, F Sa noon-midnight, Su noon-11PM. offers sports television, has a popular Tuesday night pub quiz and bands most Saturday nights.
- 15 White Horse, Worple Way, TW10 6DF (off the main road behind the Red Cow), ☏ +44 20 8940 2418, whitehorse.richmond@fullers.co.uk. noon-11PM. a Fullers gastro-pub, family-friendly with a gate opening onto a children's playground
- 16 The Mitre, 20 St Mary's Grove, TW9 1UY, ☏ +44 20 8940 1336, hello@themitretw9.co.uk. 3PM-11PM.
Richmond Hill
- 17 Be At One, 7A Petersham Rd, TW10 6UH. The chain wine bar also serves food.
- 18 Victoria Inn (on Hill Rise). has a cosy atmosphere
- 19 Marlborough, 46 Friars Stile Rd, TW10 6NQ. a family friendly pub with a large beer garden out the back (with a children's play area)
- 20 Roebuck, 130 Richmond Hill, TW10 6RN, ☏ +44 20 8948 2329. It dates back to 1730. You can take your drink across the road to the Terrace which overlooks the famous view from Richmond Hill.
- 21 Lass O'Richmond Hill, 8 Queen's Rd, TW10 6JJ (close to Richmond Park's Richmond Gate), ☏ +44 20 8940 1306, lassorichmond@youngs.co.uk. M-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight, Su 11AM-10PM.
Ham
- 22 The Dysart, 135 Petersham Rd, TW10 7AA, ☏ +44 20 8940 8005. Gastropub
- 23 The Fox and Duck, 194 Petersham Rd, TW10 7AD, ☏ +44 20 8940 4944, Info.foxandduck@oldspotpubco.com.
- 24 The New Inn Ham Common, Petersham Rd, TW10 7DB (north of Ham Common), ☏ +44 20 8940 9444. The Grade 11 not so new inn.
Barnes
- 25 The Bridge, 204 Castelnau, SW13 9DW, ☏ +44 20 8563 9811.
- 26 The Bulls Head, 373 Lonsdale Rd, SW13 9PY, ☏ +44 20 8876 5241.
- 27 The Red Lion, 2 Castelnau, SW13 9RU, ☏ +44 20 8748 2984.
- 28 The Waterman’s Arms, 375 Lonsdale Rd, SW13 9PY, ☏ +44 20 8878 8800.
- 29 White Hart, The Terrace, SW13 0NR, ☏ +44 20 8876 5177. Riverside pub
Hampton
- 30 The Bell Inn, 8 Thames St, TW12 2EA.
- 31 The Bloated Mallard, 147 High St, Hampton Hill, TW12 1NJ, ☏ +44 20 8941-8126, info@bloatedmallard.co.uk.
- 32 the Edge Bar (The Mitre Hotel), Hampton Ct Rd, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9BN, ☏ +442089799988.
- 33 The Railway Bell, ☏ +44 20 8979 1897.
- 34 The Royal Oak, 45 Oak Ave, TW12 3NR, ☏ +44 20 8979 3943.
- 35 The Star, 8 High St, Hampton Hill, TW12 1PD.
- 36 The Worlds End, 88 Station Rd, TW12 2AX, ☏ +44 20 8979 3073.
Kew
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- 37 The Cricketers, 79 Kew Grn, TW9 3AH (North of Kew Green), ☏ +44 20 8940 6904.
- 38 The Greyhound, 82 Kew Grn, TW9 3AP, ☏ +44 20 8332 9666. noon-11PM.
- 39 Tap on the Line, Kew Garden Station, Station Approach, TW9 3PZ (Attached to Kew station), ☏ +44 871 917 0007.
Teddington
- 40 The Lion, 27 Wick Rd, TW11 9DN, ☏ +44 20 8977 4779. A gastro pub serving south western French cuisine.
- 41 The Railway, 3 Victoria Rd, TW11 0BB, ☏ +44 20 8943 0480.
Twickenham
- 42 The Rifleman, Fourth Cross Rd, TW2 5EL, ☏ +44 20 8255 0205.
- 43 The Sussex Arms, 15 Staines Rd, TW2 5BG, ☏ +44 20 8894 7468.
- 44 The Three Kings, 42 Heath Rd, Strawberry Hill, TW1 4BZ, ☏ +44 20 8891 0050.
- 45 The White Swan, Riverside, TW1 3DN, ☏ +44 20 8744 2951. A 17th-century pub with a riverside garden.
Sleep
Richmond
- 1 Bingham Riverhouse, 61-63 Petersham Rd TW10 6UT, ☏ +44 20 8940 0902, be@binghamriverhouse.com. Relaxing upscale hotel on Thames towpath, fine dining. B&B double from £180.
- 2 The Red Cow, 59 Sheen Rd, ☏ +44 20 8940-2511, tom@redcowpub.com.
- 3 Richmond Inn Hotel, 50-56 Sheen Rd (opposite Quinns Hotel), ☏ +44 20 8940-0171.
- 4 Richmond Park Hotel, 3 Petersham Rd, TW10 6UH, ☏ +44 20 8948-4666, fax: +44 20 8940-7376.
- 5 Richmond Hill Hotel, 144-150 Richmond Hill, Richmond-upon-Thames, ☏ +44 20 8940-2247. 5-star hotel.
- 6 Richmond Harbour Hotel & Spa, Richmond Hill, TW10 6RP, ☏ +44 20 8940 0061, richmond@harbourhotels.co.uk. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Georgian Hotel.
- 7 The Selwyn, 48 Sheen Rd, ☏ +44 20 8940-5444.
- 8 The Victoria, 10 West Temple Sheen, Mortlake SW14 7RT, ☏ +44 20 8876 4238. Gastropub with 7 rooms, comfy with great cuisine. B&B double £135.
Kew
- 9 Coach and Horses Hotel, 8 Kew Green.
- 10 The Kew Gardens Hotel, 292-294 Sandycombe Rd, ☏ +44 20 8940-2220. 20 room hotel with pub and restaurant.
Connect
Cope
Toilet
1 Public Disabled Toilet, Whittaker Ave, Richmond upon Thames TW9 1TP (north-west corner of the Richmond Old Town Hall). M-Sa 10:30AM-2:30PM. Free.
Churches
2 The Barn Church (St. Philip's), Atwood Ave, ☏ +44 20 8878-5646, janlewison@aol.com. Service Su 9:30AM. Church constructed in 1929 from the timbers of a 17th-century barn. Free.
St. Luke's Church, The Avenue. Service Su 8AM and 11AM. Free.
Go next
- East to Wandsworth along the south bank of the Thames
- South west into Surrey
| Routes through Richmond-Kew |
| END ← | W  E |
→ West London → Westminster |
| END ← North London Line ← | W  E |
→ North London Line → West London → Camden |
| Southampton ← Chertsey ← | W  E |
→ merges with  |
merges with  ← |
W  E |
→ merges with  → Central London |