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About Richmond upon Thames
Standing as it does between two large areas of parkland and being set on an exceptionally attractive reach of the River Thames is Richmond's special blessing, for it is this that gives it one of the best positions of any of London's towns.
Richmond is pure delight for in the midst of what is now a bustling commercial centre there is a multitude of elegant buildings, built in the 18th-century when Richmond was a fashionable resort. Richmond Hill and the old lanes of this area are lined with beautiful houses and there are wonderful views all around.
Very much a place of today, Richmond has a lively Arts and Restaurant scene and all that remains of the great Royal palace of yesteryear is a Tudor gateway situated on Richmond Green, a beautiful area surrounded by graceful houses of the 17th and 18th-century.
For splendid Thames views, magnificent greens and superb architecture, Richmond is well worth a visit
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Richmond upon Thames
| Marble Hill House | (1.0 miles, 1.7 km) | Pictures |
| Kew Royal Botanical Gardens | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Syon House | (1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Kew Palace | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Twickenham | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chiswick House | (2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| London Wetland Centre | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Bushey Park | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hampton Court Palace & Gardens | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Olympia | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Earl's Court Exhibition Centre | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Holland Park | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Brompton Cemetery | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Kensington Palace | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
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Kew, in the county of Greater London (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction N)
Kew is just downstream from the delights of Richmond, and is best known for the Royal Botanic Gardens, or as they are more popularly known 'Kew Gardens'.
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Fulham, in the county of Greater London (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E)
It is the home to both Fulham Football Club and Chelsea, both play at Premiership level, thus some of the football's most talented and highly paid stars can often be spotted strolling along Fulham's streets.
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Ealing, in the county of Greater London (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction N)
Ealing is a thriving place which is now hugely cosmopolitan and has a wide range of multi-cultural offerings.
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Hammersmith, in the county of Greater London (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE)
Hammersmith developed around the River Thames, which is crossed via a graceful suspension bridge designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette.
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East Molesey, in the county of Surrey (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SW)
This picturesque pleasant place is fortunate to lie between the waters of the historic River Thames and the River Mole. It is perhaps best known for Hampton Court Palace, the building started by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514.
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Kensington, in the county of Greater London (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE)
The attractive Royal borough of Kensington has many special places. Most prominent is Kensington Palace, birthplace of Queen Victoria.
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Notting Hill, in the county of Greater London (5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE)
This area of London is known throughout the world as the scene of London's biggest annual street party.
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Chelsea, in the county of Greater London (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction E)
Chelsea is a district in London which in recent times gained fame as the 'home' of the 'swinging sixties' . The swinging sixties was defined on the Kings Road, which runs the length of the area and both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones lived here at one time.
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Mayfair, in the county of Greater London (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE)
Mayfair has it all, it is the haunt of the rich and famous, with elegant houses and apartment buildings that are the sole province of the wealthy.
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Piccadilly, in the county of Greater London (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NE)
One of the Capital's most noted places, Piccadilly sweeps uphill with handsome houses on one side and Green Park on the other.
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Westminster, in the county of Greater London (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE)
Of all the jewels in the City of Westminster, none shines more brightly than Westminster Abbey, stunning setting for the coronation of almost every English monarch since William the Conqueror was crowned there in 1066.
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Marylebone, in the county of Greater London (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE)
Marylebone is one of London's more affluent area's, it is home mostly to the well to do, and yet only a couple of centuries ago a large workhouse was built here to give shelter to the poor and homeless, often foundlings were discovered on the workhouse doorstep.
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London, a Historic City in the county of Greater London (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE)
London is one of the World's most exciting, cultural destinations where visitors can walk with history whilst enjoying all that...
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Shepperton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)
The charming village of Shepperton was once the haunt of legendary highwayman Dick Turpin who is said to have visited the village's 400 year hostelry - the atmospheric Anchor Hotel overlooking Church Square.
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Epsom, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction S)
Epsom, is known world-wide for what is perhaps the most famous horse race of all time - The Derby.
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| Richmond Tube Station | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| Richmond Station | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| North Sheen Station | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) |
| Kew Gardens Tube Station | (1.5 miles, 2.3 km, direction N) |
| M4 Junction 2 | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction N) |
| M4 Junction 1 | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction W) |
| Richmond upon Thames to London | (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE) |
| London City Airport | (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Richmond upon Thames
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Richmond upon Thames center |
| Richmond Park Hotel Ltd | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Quinns Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| The Red Cow | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Hobart Hall Hotel | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Shandon House Hotel | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Richmond Hill Hotel | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Riverside Hotel | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Richmond Gate Hotel | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) |
| Petersham Hotel | (0.5 miles, 0.7 km) |
| Bremic Hotel | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Richmond upon Thames |
