Places to visit in Richmond upon Thames - Ham House, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court



Richmond upon Thames has, and is surrounded by, a great selection of places to visit. From beautiful historic houses and astounding parks, to unusual museums and wonderful art galleries. Don't forget to take a look at our pages on Kew Gardens, Richmond Park and the River Thames.			Ham House, a 17th Century Stuart mansion with lovely gardens, and reputedly one of the most haunted houses in England. Click here for their website


	Orleans House is the major gallery in the Richmond upon Thames area, with over 40,000 visitors every year. Admission is free. Click here for opening times		Just down the road you can visit the Museum of Rugby - home to the biggest and most important collection of rugby football memorabilia in the world. They've recently acquired a Melrose Winners Medal from 1883.


	The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew(known as Kew Gardens) is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon. We particularly like the Palm House, the Pagoda and the Azalea and Bamboo Gardens. Click here for more info.		A stunning 18th Century Palladian Villa, Marble Hill House is set in 66 acres of riverside parkland. Built for the remarkable Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales.


	Just 5 miles from Richmond, we have to recommend Hampton Court Palace - it's a great day out for all the family, including kids of any age.		The award winning London Wetland Centre is the first project of its kind in the world. Many opportunities for kids to get involved and spot birds, creepy crawlies, snails and fish!


	Little known Strawberry Hill House is an absolute treat - Horace Walpole's magical villa is the most important building of the early Gothic revival. Public tours every Sunday for £5.50		The London home of the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House and Park is a beautiful 16th Century house set in a 200 acre park landscaped by Capability Brown in the 18th Century


	Built in the 19th century, Kew Bridge Steam Museum is the most important historic site of the water supply industry in Britain and features a steam powered railway in addition to working steam pumping engines.		Richmond Park's Pembroke Lodge is a magnificent Georgian Mansion. Previous occupiers include the Countess of Pembroke, a close friend of King George III, a Prime Minister and the philosopher, Bertrand Russell


	The Museum of Richmond is in the Old Town Hall, and celebrates the rich heritage of Richmond, Ham, Petersham and Kew - from prehistoric to present day. Click here to go their website		The Twickenham Museum is the history centre for Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons.


	The Musical Museum - one of the world’s foremost collections of automatic instruments - located in new premises in Brentford High Street.	We want to hear about your views on the places to visit in and around Richmond upon Thames. What inside info can you share? Contact Us