Guidebook for Richmond
Everything Else
For all the family. Nature, world class seasonal events (fairs, interactive exhibitions, concerts etc), shops, cafes with locally grown produce. Best indoor play ground probably ever...Our daily joy!
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I-Car Park ye-Royal Botanic Gardens
For all the family. Nature, world class seasonal events (fairs, interactive exhibitions, concerts etc), shops, cafes with locally grown produce. Best indoor play ground probably ever...Our daily joy!
One of the most famous views in England, painted by Turner, written about by Wordsworth, inhabited by Mick Jagger amongst others. A truly lovely spot to sit and watch the world roll by.
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Richmond Hill
Richmond HillOne of the most famous views in England, painted by Turner, written about by Wordsworth, inhabited by Mick Jagger amongst others. A truly lovely spot to sit and watch the world roll by.
A quieter alternative to Richmond station, within walking distance or via bus links on Kew Road.
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Kew Gardens station
Station ApproachA quieter alternative to Richmond station, within walking distance or via bus links on Kew Road.
Indoor and from April to September also outdoor pools with baby pool and fitness centre, sauna. Large, family friendly changing, cafe with fresh juices. Highly recommended osteopath on first floor!
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Pools on the Park
Twickenham RoadIndoor and from April to September also outdoor pools with baby pool and fitness centre, sauna. Large, family friendly changing, cafe with fresh juices. Highly recommended osteopath on first floor!
Treasure of a family centre with expert led baby/toddler and parent groups and a beautiful playground with grassy areas for picnics just behind it.
Windham Nursery School
Windham RoadTreasure of a family centre with expert led baby/toddler and parent groups and a beautiful playground with grassy areas for picnics just behind it.
9.30 am children's mass and next door Sunday school for 3 years upwards. A very family friendly environment. Signs on the door ask worshippers to respect the small children present!
Saint Winifrides Church Hall
27 Leyborne Park9.30 am children's mass and next door Sunday school for 3 years upwards. A very family friendly environment. Signs on the door ask worshippers to respect the small children present!
Food Scene
Michelin starred restaurant, as well as family friendly cafe set in faded colonial glory. This is a garden centre like no other. Madonna's favourite "secret London" for good reason. Book ahead.
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Petersham Nurseries
Michelin starred restaurant, as well as family friendly cafe set in faded colonial glory. This is a garden centre like no other. Madonna's favourite "secret London" for good reason. Book ahead.
Rara
279 Sandycombe RdFabulous Indian food
Essentials
Closest supermarket. A short walk from the apartment.
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Tesco Express
419 Hanworth RdClosest supermarket. A short walk from the apartment.
Best local supermarket. A co operative run and owned by employees with arguably the highest quality, most extensive selection of foods in any UK supermarket. Deli-like.
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Waitrose & Partners
402 North End RdBest local supermarket. A co operative run and owned by employees with arguably the highest quality, most extensive selection of foods in any UK supermarket. Deli-like.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is also a well regarded restaurant but can be overly busy so we like the bar best. Great cocktails and bar staff who, at quieter times, will also make you tea and leave you in peace if you just need a place to catch up with a friend.
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Rock And Rose
108 Kew RdThis is also a well regarded restaurant but can be overly busy so we like the bar best. Great cocktails and bar staff who, at quieter times, will also make you tea and leave you in peace if you just need a place to catch up with a friend.
Parks & Nature
Stunning views of one of the most famous bends in a river, ever. Head to Hollyhocks Cafe for an open fire, coffee and cake in the winter or ice cream and lemonade in the summer.
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Terrace Gardens
Richmond HillStunning views of one of the most famous bends in a river, ever. Head to Hollyhocks Cafe for an open fire, coffee and cake in the winter or ice cream and lemonade in the summer.
Sightseeing
Beautiful historical palace set in lovely formal grounds. A very pleasant cafe makes for a great day trip. Look up the website for information about family/seasonal events.
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Indlu neCawa kaHam
Ham StreetBeautiful historical palace set in lovely formal grounds. A very pleasant cafe makes for a great day trip. Look up the website for information about family/seasonal events.