Visitor attractions and information
- Richmond on Thames
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey,
TW9 3AB. Tel: 020 8332 5655. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
these magnificent London gardens, glasshouses and galleries are
a living exhibit as well as an important historical legacy
its modern history really begins in the century when Henry VII
moved his court to Richmond Palace in the summer months and nearby
Kew village flourished. Since 1840 Kew Park has been open to
the public and is without a doubt the most impressive London
garden. Location: On the
outskirts of Richmond on Thames. Gain free entry to Kew Gardens
and dozens of other London Attractions - with the London Pass. |
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The Rotunda - located on Clarence Street,
Kingston opposite the mainline railway station - is a modern
leisure development built over 4 levels. 14 Screen Odeon 0871 22 44 007.
David Lloyd Leisure 020 8974 74 74. Tenpin 0871 8733150. Old Orleans
020 8547 3172. PizzaExpress
020 8547 3133. Frankie & Benny's 0208
439 1270. Frangos 020
8549 7998. Tony Roma's 020 8546 5446.
Finesse 0208 549 2676. Satori 0208 546 5533. Near Richmond Upon Thames. |
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Twickenham Stadium Tours & Museum Of Rugby,
Museum of Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road, Twickenham TW1
1DZ. Tel: 0870 405 2001. This London rugby stadium museum first
opened its doors in 1996 and takes visitors through the history
of the sport from its origins (in the eponymous English public
school) to the present day. With the largest collection of rugby
memorabilia in the world, the museum gives a unique insight into
this magnificent sport. The Twickenham tours take you all round
this building, home to both victory and crushing defeat for the
English side; visitors can also get into the England dressing
room before running out of the players tunnel an
experience not to missed for fans of the game. About 2 miles from Richmond. Gain free entry to Twickenham Stadium Tours & Museum Of Rugby and dozens of other London Attractions - with the London Pass. |
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Ham House and garden, Ham, Richmond, Surry
TW10 7RS. Tel: 020 8940 1950. Set on the banks of the Thames,
perhaps the most remarkable Stuart house in the country. Unique
17th-century house with sumptuous interiors, original collections
and partially restored formal gardens. National Trust. Charges
apply. (Photo copyright © David Watson). nationaltrust.org.uk/hamhouse.
1 mile from Richmond on
Thames, 2 miles from Kingston. |
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Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey,
KT8 9AU. Tel: 0870 752 77 77. Hampton Court Palace is one of
the most breathtaking of all the London palaces the fantastic
riverside location, awe-inspiring gardens and incredible works
of art make this a must-see attraction for any London visitors
interested in experiencing the sheer grandeur of the British
monarchy at its most powerful. In
Richmond on Thames. Gain
free entry to Hampton Court Palace and dozens of other London
Attractions - with
the London Pass. |
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London Attractions
South of the Thames |