Garrick’s Temple
Actor, dramatist and theatre manager David Garrick was one of England’s greatest actors. On Sunday’s you can visit his 18th century riverside temple dedicated to the genius of Shakespeare, and see a statue of the bard inside.
Petersham Meadows
Pastoral water meadows with cattle grazing on lush grass. See how much of London’s riverside once looked.
Twickenham Museum
The history centre for Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington & the Hamptons, open Tues & weekends.
Eel Pie Island Museum
Fascinating museum about this famous Twickenham island, from working boatyards to the British Blues explosion of the 1960s.
Twickenham Waterfront
Twickenham’s classic Thames waterfront is a mix of wharves, boatyards and historic buildings facing Eel Pie Island, the UK home of rhythm & blues.
The National Archives
The official UK government archive, from the Domesday Book to modern government papers. Search online records or visit Kew to see the originals.
White Lodge
Home of the Royal Ballet Lower School in a Grade 1 listed Palladian building and former Georgian hunting Lodge in Richmond Park. You can visit the White Lodge Museum and Ballet Resource Centre.
London Wetland Centre
Get up close to otters, ducks and birds from around the world at this beautiful nature reserve with lakes and meadows at Barnes.
The Poppy Factory
See where the familiar red Remembrance poppies, crosses and wreathes are made by ex-Services personnel, including wreathes laid by the Royal Family at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.
Orleans House Gallery
The principal art gallery for Richmond upon Thames. Built in 1710 and renamed after Louis Philippe, Duc d’Orleans who lived here before becoming King of France. Partially demolished but retains its baroque Octagon room. Also visit nearby York House ...