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Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare

 
 
ADDRESS
Hampton Court Road, Hampton, TW12 2EA 
 
TELEPHONE
020 8831 6000 
 
OPENING TIMES
Apr to Sep: Sun 14:00-17:00
 
PRICES
Free
 

Nearby Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare

 
 
 
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Garrick's Temple to ShakespeareOctagonal 18th century temple located in idyllic grounds.

This extraordinary octagonal temple was commissioned by celebrated actor, dramatist and theatre manager, David Garrick (1717-1779) as a tribute to his hero, William Shakespeare. Built in 1756, the temple was fashioned out of stone and framed by a domed roof, a porch and four pillars. Reached by a grotto tunnel, Garrick used the folly for entertaining and dining. It originally housed a life-size statue, created by sculptor Roubiliac, of the celebrated playwright sitting at his desk. Restoration work on the building produced a replica of the statue which now resides inside the temple. The 18th century pleasure garden has been similarly reinstated, decorated by a serpentine path favoured by landscape designers of the day. Perched on the river’s edge, this is an idyllic spot to visit.

Best for:
18th century history and theatre, Shakespeare in London, rural riverside retreat.

Also known as:
Garrick's Temple

Did you know?
Roubiliac’s statue of Shakespeare now stands in the King’s Library at the British Museum.
 
 

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Kingston Lodge Hotel London
Kingston Lodge Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 86% off from £67
94 Kingston Hill, KT2 | 3.5 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
This 4 star hotel has 63 elegantly decorated bedrooms with contemporary amenities; many of the rooms have their own balcony facing the landscaped gardens. ...More
 
 
 
Richmond Hill Hotel London
Richmond Hill Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 78% off from £63
Richmond Hill Richmond-upon-Thames Surrey, TW10 | 3.9 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
Richmond Hill Hotel offers you the best of both worlds, a classic setting and a contemporary hotel. Steeped in history, character and charm the 17th Century ...More
 
 
 
The Continental Hotel London
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The Continental Hotel
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29-31 Lampton Road, TW3 | 3.9 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
In the heart of Hounslow, this well equipped hotel is only 20 minutes' drive - or 12 minutes by Tube - from Heathrow. Facilities at The ...More
 
 
 
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East Molesey, KT8 | 29 minutes from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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322 Richmond Road, East Twickenham, TW1 | 3.6 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 | 4.9 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Near Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
Rose Theatre Kingston London
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Rose Theatre Kingston
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24-26 High Street, KT1 | 2.4 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
The Rose Theatre, Kingston is an 850 seat venue ideally suited to Shakespeare which opened in 2008 in the centre of Kingston Upon Thames. The design ...More
 
 
 
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The Bearcat Comedy Club
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Turk's Head, 28 Winchester Road, TW1 | 3.4 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
The Turk's Head pub in St. Margarets, Twickenham is home to The Bearcat Comedy Club which occupies an old hall attached to the pub. Every Saturday ...More
 
 
 
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The Turk's Head
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Winchester Road, St Margaret's, TW1 | 3.4 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
56 King Street, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 | 2.7 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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371 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 | 3.7 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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4 Jerome Place, Charter Quay, KT1 | 2.3 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Charter Quay, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 | 2.4 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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2 Stoneleigh Park Road, Epsom, KT19 | 6 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, W5 | 7 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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107 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 | 7.2 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Park Office, White Lodge, The Stockyard, Hampton Court Road, Hampton, TW12 | 3 minutes from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Park Office White Lodge The Stockyard, Hampton Court Road, TW12 | 3 minutes from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Marney's Village Inn London
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Alma Road, Esher, KT10 | 2.1 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 | 2.9 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Tea Box
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7 Paradise Road, TW9 | 4.1 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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45A Goldhawk Road, W12 | 8.5 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Ham Street, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 | 2.9 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Orleans House Gallery
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Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 | 3 miles from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court, KT8 | 29 minutes from Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Alternate names and popular misspellings for Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare

Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, Garick's Temple to Shakespeare, Garricks Temple to Shakespeare
 
 

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