Arts, Culture & Heritage
Lee Campbell Studio/Gallery
Art studio and gallery on Eel Pie Island, Twickenham. See original work in a working creative space. Open Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun. Visit leecampbell.co.uk.
Castle House
Castle House is a heritage-listed building on Water Lane, Richmond TW9, recognised for its local significance and contribution to the area's historic…
Trowlock Island
Small private island in the Thames at Teddington, near Teddington Lock. A recognised historical landmark in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
The Clay Garden by the River
Pottery studio in Twickenham offering beginner sessions and five-week courses. Rated 4.9 from 73 reviews. Found on York Street, TW1 3JZ.
Hampton Hill Theatre
Community theatre on Hampton Hill High Street staging live productions for all ages, from children's shows to local talent performances. Rated 4.
Richmond Theatre
Richmond Theatre on Little Green hosts live shows year-round, from panto to West End tours, in a Victorian auditorium. Accessible facilities. Rated 4.6 stars.
Curzon Richmond
Single-screen independent cinema on Water Lane showing art house and indie films, with a bar and restaurant on site. Rated 4.4 stars by 300+ visitors.
Fairlight Studios
Recording and photography studio in Hampton Wick. Music recording on analogue equipment, plus product and brand photography. Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm.
ODEON Richmond Studio
Cinema on Red Lion Street in Richmond town centre showing mainstream films and 3D releases, with accessible facilities and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages.
Landmark Arts Centre
Arts centre in Teddington open seven days a week, hosting art exhibitions, live music and cultural events in a well-known building on Ferry Road.
HANGMAN LONDON LTD
Independent film and commercial production company based in Kew Gardens, Richmond.
Fresh Locations
Fresh Locations is a film and photography location library in Richmond, helping production teams find suitable spaces for shoots.
Once Gallery Studio 134
Independent art gallery in East Sheen selling ceramics, homeware, antiques and decorative pieces. Stock changes regularly. Open Wed–Sat, 10am–4pm.
Colne Road Studios
Artist studios on Colne Road, Twickenham. Independent workspace for practising artists in a shared creative complex. Open Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.
Richmond Music Trust
Music school in Twickenham offering tuition for all ages and abilities. Open Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm. Located on Briar Road.
Out Loud Music School | Private & Small Group Music Tuition | Hampton Wick | Richmond
Music lessons for all ages and abilities in Teddington, near Hampton Wick. Private and small group tuition in person or online, led by Kiara.
Olympic Studios
Independent cinema, bistro and bar on Church Road, Barnes. Curated film programme in a building with music recording heritage.
Podcast Room South West London
Professional podcast recording studio on White Hart Lane, Barnes SW13. Open 7 days, 9am–9pm. Suits beginners and experienced producers.
Temperate House
World's largest Victorian glasshouse at Kew Gardens, Richmond. Home to rare and threatened plants from across the globe. Open daily 10am–5pm.
Teddington Lock
Historic Thames landmark in Teddington TW11 where the river stops being tidal. Three locks, a weir and a lock house, open 24 hours, free to visit.
Richmond bridge boat hire
Rowing boats and small craft for hire on the Thames at Richmond Bridge. Open daily 10am–6pm. No experience needed. Staff on hand to help.
Base Court
Tudor gatehouse forming the entrance to Hampton Court Palace in East Molesey. Managed by Historic Royal Palaces, open to visitors exploring the palace grounds.
Richmond Shakespeare Society at The Mary Wallace Theatre
Amateur theatre company staging classics from Shakespeare to Agatha Christie at a riverside venue on Twickenham Embankment.
Slipway Studio – Richmond
Professional recording studio in Hampton, TW12, with live room for drums and piano. Open 24/7, five-star rated. Mixing and recording with Simone.
The Exchange
Performing arts theatre on London Road, Twickenham, with live music and theatre, good sightlines, lift access, and a welcoming community feel.
Eel Pie Island Museum
Community-run museum in Twickenham exploring Eel Pie Island's music history. Open Thu–Sun, noon–5:30pm. Admission charged. Membership available.
Pope's Grotto
Historic underground grotto in Twickenham built by poet Alexander Pope. Guided tours run by volunteers. A genuine Georgian literary landmark open to visitors.
Mr Bean Act 1: The Busking Scene
Free to visit spot on Marsh Farm Road, Twickenham, where the opening busking scene of Mr Bean was filmed in 1990. No facilities, just TV history.
The Beach
Independent art studio in Teddington, open Wed–Sun 10am–5pm. Creative space for artists and art lovers at 197 Waldegrave Road.
Ham House and Garden
National Trust property in Ham, Richmond, preserving a 17th-century Stuart mansion with period rooms, formal gardens and an onsite café. Open seven days a week.
Strawberry Hill House & Garden
Gothic Revival mansion in Twickenham built by Horace Walpole. Tours of decorated rooms, restored garden, restaurant and live events. Open Wed–Sun, 10am–5pm.
Marble Hill
Georgian villa in Twickenham managed by English Heritage. Free admission, period rooms, volunteer guides and open parkland by the Thames.
Hampton Court Palace
Historic royal palace on the Surrey Thames with Tudor and Stuart apartments, formal gardens and grounds.
Museum of Richmond
Richmond museum in the Old Town Hall covering local history through displays, workshops and events. Open Tue–Fri and Saturday mornings.
Turner's House (Sandycombe Lodge)
J.M.W. Turner's Georgian villa in St Margarets, Twickenham. Designed by the painter himself, now restored and open Wed–Sun, 12–4pm.
Orleans House Gallery
Free art gallery in Twickenham, housed in a historic Thames-side building with a Baroque Octagon Room.
Kew Studio
Art studio and community space in Kew offering printmaking and art classes for all abilities, from beginners to experienced artists. Rated 4.8 stars.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Botanical garden in Richmond open daily 10am–7pm. Explore global plant collections, iconic glasshouses and sweeping landscapes. A world-famous green escape.