Borough's of London

Richmond or Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond is situated 32 miles away from Gatwick airport, which is to the South of the bourgh, this journey normally takes 55 minutes.

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Richmond is situated in the south west of Greater London and has a population of 180,000. Areas of Richmond include; Barnes,East Sheen, East Twickenham, Fulwell, Ham, Hampton, Hampton Hill, Hampton Wick, Kew, Mortlake, North Sheen, Petersham, Richmond, St Margarets, Strawberry Hill, Teddington, Twickenham, Whitton. It is served by the District line of the Underground.

The main attractions in Richmond are its parks and open areas, of which there are over 200. The most famous being Hampton Court Palace, which was once the residence of King Henry VIII. It can be found in East Molesey in Surrey, within the boarders of the borough. It is famous for its beautiful gardens, waterways and architecture. It plays host to the annual Hampton Court Flower show, which draws in horitcultural enthusiasts from all over the world.

The Royal Botanical Gardens Kew are also in Richmond, and contain a huge aray of species and stunning gardens.

Richmond is also the home of Twickenham Stadium, the largest rugby stadium in the UK.

Famous residents past and present include; Richard Ashcroft (Musician -The Verve), Sir David Attenborough, Geoffrey Chaucer, Lawrence Dallaglio (Rugby player), Virginia Woolf, and many Royals including; Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and her mother Anne Boleyn.

Hotels

Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel

Bath Rd,

Heathrow,

Hounslow,

Middlesex,

TW6 2AQ

Tel: 020 8616 2858

The Red Cow

59, Sheen Road,

Richmond,

Surrey

TW9 1YJ

Tel: 020 8940 2511

RIVERSIDE HOTEL

23, Petersham Rd,

Richmond,

Surrey

TW10 6UH

Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399

The Petersham Hotel

Nightingale Lane,

Richmond,

Surrey

TW10 6UZ

Tel: 020 8127 0710

Hobart Hall Hotel

43-47, Petersham Rd,

Richmond,

Surrey

TW10 6UL

Booking Line: 0845 4566399

Quinns Hotel

48, Sheen Rd,

Richmond,

Surrey

TW9 1AW

Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399

Kew Gardens Hotel & Inn

292, Sandycombe Road,

Richmond,

Richmond,

Surrey

TW9 3NG

Tel: 020 8940 2220

Shandon House Hotel

36-38, Church Rd,

Richmond,

Surrey

TW9 1UA

Tel: 0845 456 6399

The Petersham

Nightingale Lane,

Richmond,

Surrey

TW10 6UZ

Tel: 0845 456 6399

Dukes Head

42, The Vineyard,

Richmond,

Surrey

TW10 6AN

Tel: 0208 9484557

The Richmond Park Hotel

3, Petersham Rd,

Richmond,

Surrey

TW10 6UH

Tel: 0208 9484666