Richmond Kids, Richmond upon Thames



Richmond upon Thames kids have an amazing choice of fun local activities, and plenty with educational value. Take a look through our kids page here, but don't forget our page on Richmond Park and the River Thames or our events calendar which has more examples of kids activities If you're prepared to go a little further for fun, we have another page full of things to do with kids in London and beyond the Richmond upon Thames area.			For a great cake for that special occasion - whether it be a kids birthday, your wedding or a corporate event - contact the Cake Studio London, based in Sheen. Tell them we sent you!


	Richmond Gymnastics Association Townmead Road, Richmond, 0208 878 8682 Gymnastics classes for pre-school, school age and children with special needs. can also arrange parties		London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT, 020 8409 4400 The award winning London Wetland Centre is the first project of its kind in the world. Many opportunities for Richmond kids to get involved and spot birds, creepy crawlies, snails and fish. And a great children's play area.

	Stag Lodge Stables Robin Hood Gate, Richmond Pk, 0208 974 6066 Horse riding in the park for all abilities, including kids, novices, experienced hackers or trailblazers. Established in 1790, Stag Lodge Stables always has around 30 horses stabled on the grounds.		London Butterfly House Syon Park, Brentford, 020 8560 7272 Situated in the historic and beautiful grounds of Syon House at Syon Park. Walk amongst hundreds of free-flying tropical butterflies in a warmed glasshouse environment. Great fun for the kids

	The Original Bicycle Hire Co. Roehampton Gate, Richmond Park, 0800 0138000 You can hire a selection of bikes for all the family, and make your way slowly round the park.		Richmond Theatre The Green, Richmond, 020 8939 9277 Alongside regular theatre performances for children, there are often special kids events. click here

	Hampton Pool Hampton High Street, 020 8255 1116 Take your kids swimming for fun in the 28C main pool, or get them some lessons in the smaller teaching swimming pool (29C). A very popular spot for parents and Richmond children.		Museum of Rugby Twickenham Stadium, TW1 1DZ, 020 8831 6527 As well as charting the history of Rugby Union, the museum has display cabinets filled with early rugby memorabilia. Trophies include the Calcutta Cup, made from 270 melted-down silver rupees.

	Dance Classes 12 Park Road, Hampton Wick, 020 8977 4913 Kelly's Dance offers kids classes for 3-7 year olds, and 8-15s, with styles including Latin American, Modern Ballroom and Disco Freestyle.		Museum of Richmond Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, 020 8332 1141 Regular kids events throughout term time and school holidays.


	Duke's Meadows Paddling Pool Market Drive W4 2RX, 020 8742 2225 While many paddling pools are closing, Duke's Meadows has just opened! Great fun for the kids.

>> Gymboree St Margarets 133 St Margarets Road, Twickenham, TW1 1RG, T: 020 8607 9995 Gym classes for babies and toddlers and music classes >> Jo Jingles Twickenham Twickenham Green Church, t: 020 8893 3063 Music classes for babies - Monday and Weds >> Singing Hands PO Box 289, Twickenham, TW1 9AJ, T: 020 8892 2636 baby sign language to Nursery Rhymes >> Perform Drama Workshops The Russell Primary School, Petersham Rd, Richmond, T: 0845 400 4000 Holy Trinity Church Centre, Sheen Park, Richmond, T: 0845 400 4000 Drama Workshops for 4-8 year old children in Richmond >> Playball Old Deer Park in Kew Road, T: 0789 403 5693 sport and physical development for children aged 2-9		Richmond Borough offers a great range of things to do with kids in the Richmond area, including junior golf and tennis, paddling pools, art workshops and play schemes. Check out the council website (or order a brochure) here. Also don't forget to review our events calendar. >> King's Field Skateboard Park Hampton Court Road, near Kingston Bridge The skate park is open between 10am and 8pm during the summer, price £2.50 per session. Earlier closing in winter


>> Richmond upon Thames District Scouts 020 8011 0740 >> Richmond Kids Academy - kids day care Pools on the Park, Old Deer Park, 020 8948 4228 >> Richmond Junior Chess Club - get your kids thinking! ETNA Comm. Centre, Roslyn Road, E.Twick, 020 8898 0362 >> Story time for children under 5 at all local libraries Little Green, Richmond, 020 8940 0981		>> Monkey Music - music for kids under 4 in Richmond St Luke's Church, The Avenue, Richmond, 020 8847 4031 >> Blueberry Playsongs - music for kids under 4 Queen of Peace Church, 222 Sheen Rd, 0208 677 6871 >> Richmond Music Trust - Instrumental & Vocal Tuition, recently adding a Guitar Improvisation Course. 7 Briar Road Twickenham TW2 6RB 020 8538 3866 >> Pottery Cafe - your kids can decorate their own pottery 322 Richmond Road, East Twickenham, 020 8744 3000 >> Ceramics Cafe - another place to decorate pottery 1A Mortlake Terrace, Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 3DT, T: 020 8332 6661 >> Richmond upon Thames Performing Arts Festival


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