Guidebook for Twickenham
Parks & Nature
Wild deer, (distant) views of the city skyline to one side or the river Thames to the other, and endless space to roam/ run/ ride. Grab a coffee, beer or cream tea at Pembroke lodge or stroll into Richmond for something more substantial.
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
Wild deer, (distant) views of the city skyline to one side or the river Thames to the other, and endless space to roam/ run/ ride. Grab a coffee, beer or cream tea at Pembroke lodge or stroll into Richmond for something more substantial.
Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadLarge green space, similar to Richmond Park.
The tow path runs all the way into Richmond, and then beyond to Kew and into central London, or out towards Kingston and Hampton Court. A great day's cycling, walking or jogging!
14 locals recommend
Riverside
50A Narrow StThe tow path runs all the way into Richmond, and then beyond to Kew and into central London, or out towards Kingston and Hampton Court. A great day's cycling, walking or jogging!
Nice local park by the river in the grounds of Marble Hill House, great for ball games, picnics or a game of tennis on the pay-by-the hour courts.
25 locals recommend
Marble Hill Park
Richmond RoadNice local park by the river in the grounds of Marble Hill House, great for ball games, picnics or a game of tennis on the pay-by-the hour courts.
Orlean Gardens
Small riverside park, including small children's play area and cafe.
York House Gardens
Sion RoadNice gardens for a pretty stroll.
Food Scene
An Italian deli, a sweet shop, a cupcake bakery and tea shop, and a new local deli on a cute cobbled street; complete with al fresco dining in Summer months.
58 locals recommend
Church Street
Church StreetAn Italian deli, a sweet shop, a cupcake bakery and tea shop, and a new local deli on a cute cobbled street; complete with al fresco dining in Summer months.
Lots of chain restaurants including Nandos, Cote Brasserie, GBK, Pizza Express and many more.
Hill Street
Hill StreetLots of chain restaurants including Nandos, Cote Brasserie, GBK, Pizza Express and many more.
Sightseeing
Henry VIII's famous palace and gardens - entry to the grounds is free, but entry to the Palace itself will cost.
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayHenry VIII's famous palace and gardens - entry to the grounds is free, but entry to the Palace itself will cost.
Windsor Castle
3 Lanark Pl Catch the train from Twickenham direct to this iconic castle.
Easy access to London's most famous tourist destinations via a 25 minute train to London Waterloo.
370 locals recommend
South Bank
Easy access to London's most famous tourist destinations via a 25 minute train to London Waterloo.
Entertainment & Activities
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdHome of England Rugby
Twickenham Stoop
Langhorn DriveHome of the Harlequins
Shopping
Extensive shopping covering all price ranges, including two large department stores. Lots of cafes and restaurants as well as a food market that runs most days.
195 locals recommend
Kingston upon Thames
Extensive shopping covering all price ranges, including two large department stores. Lots of cafes and restaurants as well as a food market that runs most days.
Variety of shops, mainly high street clothing stores, including House of Fraser. Some cute independent stores and cafes (including an excellent ice cream shop just by Richmond Green) in some of the alleyways off of the main high street.
147 locals recommend
Richmond
53/54 George StVariety of shops, mainly high street clothing stores, including House of Fraser. Some cute independent stores and cafes (including an excellent ice cream shop just by Richmond Green) in some of the alleyways off of the main high street.
Essentials
Small local grocery store for essentials. Open till 11pm Monday to Saturday, 6pm Sunday.
158 locals recommend
Tesco Express
101-103 Northfield AveSmall local grocery store for essentials. Open till 11pm Monday to Saturday, 6pm Sunday.
Tesco Extra
Mogden LaneLarge grocery store for a full food shop.
Getting Around
Fast trains to London Waterloo for access to all of central London.
17 locals recommend
Twickenham station
Fast trains to London Waterloo for access to all of central London.
Orleans Park School (Stop T) station
Buses direct to Richmond.