A great place to wander around and get lost, The Old Deer Park - which meanders from the edge of Richmond down to the Thames - is an urban green space and a symbol of great importance for Richmond, Kew and London as a whole. This riverside landscape between Richmond and Kew was once the setting for a host of royal palaces, while The King's Observatory - built by George III in 1769 - sits at the centre of the whole park and on the original Meridian Line. The Old Deer Park was once a private royal landscape but is now a metropolitan open space offering a diverse range of amateur sports - from archery to rugby and golf. Well served by public transport, this gloriously majestic riverside stretch of parkland forms the edge to the towns of Richmond and Kew. Ancient oaks, dry grassland, a riparian pond, ditches and woodland - all provide a series of important nature conservation areas and are a delight to behold. This is a great place to escape to and yet still have the attractions of Richmond at your fingertips.
The Christmas Forest
Richmond, Putney, Islington, Stoke Newington, Dulwich, Kensal Green, Ealing
1st - 24th December 2009
Offering an urban forest on seven farm-style sites around London, the... More
Running
British Military Fitness & Serpentine Running Club
It may seem perverse but some people find being shouted by an army officer a great motivator when it comes... More
Pools on the Park
Twickenham Road, Richmond, TW9 2SF
Open daily May to September
Richmond has more green space than any other London borough; a hike around the... More
These 40 acres of gardens include the restored Great Conservatory - a magnificent building of glass and Bath stone originally designed as a show house ... More
Unique rooftop garden in Kensington.
Now more a clubbing and “event” venue, these extraordinary roof gardens are still accessible to the general public during the day ... More
61 - 63 Petersham Road,Richmond Upon Thames,
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25 minutes walk from Old Deer Park
This cosy hotel, housed inside a wonderfully restored Georgian townhouse, retaining many of its original features, blends seamlessly into the semi-rural environs of Richmond. Ornate ... More
A bona fide comedy empire, Laughing Horse now has venues all over London, around the UK, and on the continent. The roaring laughter and success ...More
Mixing Roman-style "throw him to the lions" with a nail-biting Russian-roulette element doesn't sound like a blast, but this is the captivating musical from the ...More
This family run Turkish restaurant is a mix of Mediterranean cuisine with authentic Turkish dishes. They'll even add the traditional belly dancer if you want ...More
Carluccio's are springing up all over the place, from Bluewater to Brent Cross, spreading the gospel of good fresh superior Italian food. Each restaurant is ...More
Cannons health clubs are a growing collection of private members health clubs focusing on adult and family orientated health, fitness and relaxation facilities. They offer ...More
While entering The Hope of Richmond seems like you've opened the page to an Interior Design magazine, once you've acclimatised to the oft-garish and over-the-top ... More
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A great place to wander around and get lost, The Old Deer Park - which meanders from the edge of Richmond down to the Thames - is an urban green space and a symbol of great importance for Richmond, Kew and London as a whole. This riverside landscape between Richmond and Kew was once the setting for a host of royal palaces, while The King's Observatory - built by George III in 1769 - sits at the centre of the whole park and on the original Meridian Line. The Old Deer Park was once a private royal landscape but is now a metropolitan open space offering a diverse range of amateur sports - from archery to rugby and golf. Well served by public transport, this gloriously majestic riverside stretch of parkland forms the edge to the towns of Richmond and Kew. Ancient oaks, dry grassland, a riparian pond, ditches and woodland - all provide a series of important nature conservation areas and are a delight to behold. This is a great place to escape to and yet still have the attractions of Richmond at your fingertips.
