Melina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Estacionamiento del Jardín Botánico Real
Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site.
Escape to the great outdoors in Richmond Park with its wide open spaces, grasslands and deer herds, just a stone’s throw from central London.
The park is a top UK site for ancient trees and supports a range of rare species including fungi, birds, beetles, bats, grasses and wildflowers.
Discover the Isabella Plantation woodland gardens, refuel at Pembroke Lodge tea rooms and enjoy distant views of St Paul’s Cathedral from King Henry’s Mound.
Try your hand at power kiting, horse riding or golf, or hire a bike for some off-road cycling along the Tamsin Trail.
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Parque Richmond
Escape to the great outdoors in Richmond Park with its wide open spaces, grasslands and deer herds, just a stone’s throw from central London.
The park is a top UK site for ancient trees and supports a range of rare species including fungi, birds, beetles, bats, grasses and wildflowers.
Discover the Isabella Plantation woodland gardens, refuel at Pembroke Lodge tea rooms and enjoy distant views of St Paul’s Cathedral from King Henry’s Mound.
Try your hand at power kiting, horse riding or golf, or hire a bike for some off-road cycling along the Tamsin Trail.
Ham House and Garden
Ham StreetExplore the house, gardens and wider estate
A day out at Marble Hill is a real treat as this beautiful Palladian villa is set in 66 acres of outstanding riverside parkland near Richmond in West London.
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Marble Hill House
Richmond RoadA day out at Marble Hill is a real treat as this beautiful Palladian villa is set in 66 acres of outstanding riverside parkland near Richmond in West London.
Experience the history and traditions of ‘the Fortnight’ in the Museum. Get up close to the Championships Trophies, feel the fabrics of tennis fashions from the Victorian period, test your skills on the Batak wall and learn about how The Championships has developed since 1877. With clothing and equipment donated by tennis’ top stars, you’re certain to see something from your favourite player.
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Wimbledon Tennis Club & Museum (Stop W) station
Experience the history and traditions of ‘the Fortnight’ in the Museum. Get up close to the Championships Trophies, feel the fabrics of tennis fashions from the Victorian period, test your skills on the Batak wall and learn about how The Championships has developed since 1877. With clothing and equipment donated by tennis’ top stars, you’re certain to see something from your favourite player.
With polo grounds in Richmond, only eight miles from Hyde Park Corner, Ham Polo Club is the last remaining polo club in Greater London. Founded in 1926, Ham has an established and distinguished reputation now over 90 years old. Known for excellent playing and social facilities combined with a relaxed family atmosphere Ham Polo Club is well worth a visit for any polo fan.
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Ham Polo Club
Petersham RoadWith polo grounds in Richmond, only eight miles from Hyde Park Corner, Ham Polo Club is the last remaining polo club in Greater London. Founded in 1926, Ham has an established and distinguished reputation now over 90 years old. Known for excellent playing and social facilities combined with a relaxed family atmosphere Ham Polo Club is well worth a visit for any polo fan.
Syon is one of the last great houses of London, and has been in the family of the present owners for more than 400 years.
Profoundly historic, the House holds a wealth of art within its grand classical interiors, while the Park and Gardens feel like deep countryside, although barely nine miles from Charing Cross.
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Syon Park
Syon is one of the last great houses of London, and has been in the family of the present owners for more than 400 years.
Profoundly historic, the House holds a wealth of art within its grand classical interiors, while the Park and Gardens feel like deep countryside, although barely nine miles from Charing Cross.
GOLF AT ROYAL MID-SURREY
To play at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club is to walk in the footsteps of royalty, Ryder Cup & Walker Cup stars, great professionals and outstanding amateurs from all walks of golfing history.
With a rich heritage and 36 holes of testing golf including the famous JH Taylor Course which boasts 18 USGA spec greens, Royal Mid-Surrey provides golfers with one of the most exceptional golfing experiences in London.
Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club
Old Station PassageGOLF AT ROYAL MID-SURREY
To play at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club is to walk in the footsteps of royalty, Ryder Cup & Walker Cup stars, great professionals and outstanding amateurs from all walks of golfing history.
With a rich heritage and 36 holes of testing golf including the famous JH Taylor Course which boasts 18 USGA spec greens, Royal Mid-Surrey provides golfers with one of the most exceptional golfing experiences in London.
Food scene
A charmingly casual yet sophisticated restaurant, set within a glasshouse. Brimming with bougainvillea and fragrant jasmine, draped with Indian blinds and decorated with antique furniture, mirrors and paintings. Respecting the Slow Food philosophy, the Café serves seasonal, Italian inspired food.
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Petersham Nurseries Teahouse
Off Petersham RdA charmingly casual yet sophisticated restaurant, set within a glasshouse. Brimming with bougainvillea and fragrant jasmine, draped with Indian blinds and decorated with antique furniture, mirrors and paintings. Respecting the Slow Food philosophy, the Café serves seasonal, Italian inspired food.
Neighborhoods
WHAT'S ON IN RICHMOND
Welcome to Richmond upon Thames, a jewel in London’s crown. Probably London's most attractive borough, it has long been a favourite retreat for Royalty and the rich and famous.
The River Thames runs for over 10 miles through the borough, linking Hampton Court Palace, Richmond Town Centre and Kew Gardens with London. Richmond rivals anywhere in London with its beautiful Royal Parks and open spaces, historic houses, theatres, museums, galleries, exhibits and town centres bursting with life.
Richmond is situated 10 miles southwest of Central London and can be accessed by tube, train, bus, car, bike, boat and foot. With easy access and a world to see and do, Richmond upon Thames provides the perfect getaway.
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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
WHAT'S ON IN RICHMOND
Welcome to Richmond upon Thames, a jewel in London’s crown. Probably London's most attractive borough, it has long been a favourite retreat for Royalty and the rich and famous.
The River Thames runs for over 10 miles through the borough, linking Hampton Court Palace, Richmond Town Centre and Kew Gardens with London. Richmond rivals anywhere in London with its beautiful Royal Parks and open spaces, historic houses, theatres, museums, galleries, exhibits and town centres bursting with life.
Richmond is situated 10 miles southwest of Central London and can be accessed by tube, train, bus, car, bike, boat and foot. With easy access and a world to see and do, Richmond upon Thames provides the perfect getaway.