Places to visit and things to do in London and Richmond-upon-Thames

There is an enormous amount to pack into your London English visit. Some of the top attraction include:

 

• London Eye
• Tower of London
• British Museum
• Madame Tussauds
• National Gallery
• Tate Modern
• Science Museum
• Natural History Museum
• Victoria & Albert Museum
• National Maritime Museum
• Houses of Parliament

Or visit one of the many specialist museums:

• World Rugby Museum
• Marylebone Cricket Club Museum at Lord's
• Museum of Immigration & Diversity

There are also a host of quirky museums covering subjects of all types:

• Ripley's Believe it or Not a showcase of weird attractions
• The Cartoon Museum
• Dennis Severs House - wander around the recently vacated house of a 18th Century family, taking in the sights and smells tha twould have been familiar to them.

Locally

Richmond is a treasure trove of stunning architecture steeped in history. The area is best known for:

 

Hampton Court Palace the renowned playground of King Henry VIII, its glorious grounds and mind-boggling outdoor maze are a sight not to be missed.

 

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew from the elegant Palm house to the modern Princess of Wales Conservatory, the exotic Pagoda and the Temperate House, the gardens contain the finest plant collection in the world and Twickenham home of English Rugby Union is the ultimate experience for rugby union fans.

 

Richmond Park is London's largest park with 2,500 acres of hills, woodlands and grassland with stunning views as far as St Paul's Cathedral. Home to large herds of red and fallow deer, the gated park was designated as a National Nature Reserve in 2000. The adventurous can enjoy a number of activities including horse riding, cycling and power kiting. It also houses the magnificent Isabella Plantation and the gardens at Pembroke Lodge.

 

Whether you like history & heritage, wildlife, leisure pursuits on the river, horse riding, or watching world class sport, Richmond upon Thames has something for everyone