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About Twickenham
I wonder what the earlier supporters of Rugby Union who attended Twickenham when the pitch was first purchased in 1907, would think of the hallowed place it has become today. Twickenham is celebrated as a mecca for all supporters of the great game, it the setting for all the great international matches and fans attend from all over Europe and beyond. Apart from the Rugby ground, the other great asset of Twickenham is it's assembly of fine properties from several periods. In Syon Row and Montpelier there are attractive Georgian houses and at the end of Montpelier is South End House, where the great poet Walter de la Mere died in 1956.
The parish church of St.Mary dates from 1713 and was designed by John James. This fascinating church houses many treasures including several interesting monuments, and the grave of Alexander Pope. All Hallows church was built in 1940 and incorporates relics from the demolished City church of 1694, these include intricate woodcarvings, an organ dating 1708 and a board bearing the Royal Arms. An orignal Tower designed by Wren is also incorporated in the church, it was moved to Twickenham from London. Horace Walpole (1717-1797) writer and MP, 4th son of Sir Robert Walpole settled here in 1747 when he purchased Strawberry Hill. He enlarged and extended his home so much until what had been an enchanting little cottage had become almost a Gothic castle. Here, Horace Walpole set up a printing press and his house became a fashionable centre for learning. Other fine properties include 18th-century Marble Hill and the attractive 17th-century York House.
Nearby attractions close to Twickenham; the NT property Ham House, Queen Charlottes cottage and Osterly Park, also owned by the NT. Twickenham is a lively cosmopolitan town that offers visitors a wide cultural experience. There is a vast selection of quality inns, restaurants and pubs, several galleries, shops and specialist antique shops are to be found both in, and around the town.
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 Twickenham
| Ham House | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) | Pictures |
| Marble Hill House | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) | Pictures |
| Twickenham | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) | Pictures |
| Bushey Park | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Syon House | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Kew Royal Botanical Gardens | (2.8 miles, 4.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hampton Court Palace & Gardens | (2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Kew Palace | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Osterley Park & House | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Chiswick House | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| London Wetland Centre | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Heathrow Airport | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Heathrow Airport Visitor Centre | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Olympia | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in TwickenhamAll attractions in Greater LondonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Twickenham
East Molesey, in the county of Surrey (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction S)
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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Kew, in the county of Greater London (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE)
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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Ealing, in the county of Greater London (4.9 miles, 7.8 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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Fulham, in the county of Greater London (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NE)
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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Hammersmith, in the county of Greater London (5.7 miles, 9.2 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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Shepperton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (6.4 miles, 10.2 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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Notting Hill, in the county of Greater London (7.3 miles, 11.7 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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Kensington, in the county of Greater London (7.3 miles, 11.7 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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Chelsea, in the county of Greater London (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction NE)
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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Epsom, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SE)
Epsom, is known world-wide for what is perhaps the most famous horse race of all time - The Derby.
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Cobham, in the county of Surrey (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction S)
Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans.
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Mayfair, in the county of Greater London (9.2 miles, 14.7 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 (9.4 miles, 15.2 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 (9.5 miles, 15.2 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 (9.5 miles, 15.3 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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All towns in Greater LondonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Strawberry Hill Station | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) |
| Twickenham Station | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| Richmond Tube Station | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE) |
| Hounslow East Tube Station | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NW) |
| M4 Junction 2 | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N) |
| M4 Junction 1 | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NE) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction W) |
| Twickenham to London | (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction NE) |
| London City Airport | (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Twickenham
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Twickenham center |
| Popes Grotto Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Bremic Hotel | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) |
| The Park | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction S) |
| Hobart Hall Hotel | (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction NE) |
| Riverside Hotel | (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction NE) |
| Petersham Hotel | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction E) |
| Richmond Park Hotel Ltd | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NE) |
| Richmond Hill Hotel | (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction E) |
| Richmond Gate Hotel | (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction E) |
| Quinns Hotel | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE) |
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