Location: Richmond-upon-Thames
Top Things to do in Richmond-upon-Thames
Top Restaurants in Richmond-upon-Thames
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Things to do in Richmond-upon-Thames, England: The Best Nature & Parks
71.4% White British
2.5% White Irish
0.1% White Gypsy or Irish Traveller
11.9% Other White
0.7% White & Black Caribbean
0.4% White & Black African
1.5% White & Asian
1% Other Mixed
2.8% Indian
0.6% Pakistani
0.5% Bangladeshi
0.9% Chinese
2.5% Other Asian
0.9% Black African
0.4% Black Caribbean
0.2% Other Black
0.6% Arab
Restaurants in Richmond-upon-Thames
1. Isabella Plantation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By TalDarkLeanMean - Staines, United Kingdom
Disappointingly there was no Lady Isabella Gardner who started planting exotic flowers here on her return from even more exotic locations. The name Isabel simply means grey, yellow soil of this enclosed area because this is how this boggy, soggy area looked like few centuries ago. But now it's definitely a Bella as Italian would say. This little park within a park has a biodiversity of mini botanical garden. Other than the local trademark ancient oak trees, bluebell, daffodils flowers, there are chestnut, strawberry trees, fungi, many species of butterflies ???? moths and other little animals that come out only at night. And with a free entry for everyone, this is as good as it can get.
2. Waterlily House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By NicolaD914 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
This is a quite small glasshouse by comparison to the others a Kew but still well worth the visit. As the name suggests it houses a large central pond with a path circling it. It is full of fantastic waterlilies, ferns and other associated flora and fauna. The display is enhanced at present by another of the amazing Dale Chihuly glass installations so deserves a visit. Simply stunning!
3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,492 reviews
Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history. Our collection of living plants is the largest and most diverse in the world, growing out in the landscape and within our glasshouses and nurseries.
Reviewed By Discover64150957059 - Southampton, United Kingdom
Lovely day at Kew Gardens well worth a visit, the Palm House is amazing beautiful so is the Waterlily House the plants are stunning, there is also an exhibition by Chihuly in the Palm House. We also saw the Palace and the kitchen there is also an ice house. Food is a bit pricey but very good
4. Richmond Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,423 reviews
Reviewed By Sallprice - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
A day out of fresh air with Covid restrictions all around us - magnificent open space to loom at the beautiful country side set in the Heart of London - and the herds of deer roam around in there natural setting it’s breathtaking Def worth a visit there was cafe kiosks open for takeaway drinks and cakes to
5. Old Deer Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By 277suej - London, United Kingdom
The Old Deer Park is NOT THE SAME as Richmond Park!! The fact that Richmond Park has deer in it doesn't make it Old Deer Park which is next to Kew Gardens!
6. Ham Common
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Halycondays57 - Greater London, United Kingdom
Ham common is divided into two sections. It is segregated by the main road linking Richmond and Kingston. The northern part which borders Richmond Park is wooded and is a pleasant short walk. The southern side is a traditional green area with a small pond. St Annex church is on the common and there is the New Inn pub is you fancy a drink or something to eat. Off street parking is free. It is on the 65 bus route. The National Trust property Ham House is nearby as is the River Thames both of which are about a 10 minute stroll from the common.
7. Petersham Meadows
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By drkenny2014
Whilst staying in the area, I walked from the Meadows along the riverside path to Richmond Bridge. It was a beautiful walk on a sunny day, albeit rather a 'busy' one, with walkers, runners and cyclists everywhere.
8. Terrace Gardens- Richmond Hill
9. Japanese Landscape - Kew Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Bluebellplasnewydd - Cardiff, United Kingdom
With and with out Chihuly this is a must see at Kew. The garden is so tranquil that you will want to construct one at home. Try and visit early or late when there are few visitors around as it can get quite crowded.
10. Kew Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
