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Parks & Nature

Teddington Weir

Teddington Weir marks the tidal limit of the Thames on Tideway Close, TW11. Open 24/7, it's a working lock and weir with riverside walks year round.

Victoria Place

Children's nursery on Church Street, Twickenham TW1. Open Mon–Fri, 7:30am–6pm. Call 020 8892 0052 or visit victoriaplacechildcare.co.uk.

Watney's Sports Ground

Outdoor sports ground and green space in East Sheen, SW14, used for organised sport, exercise and leisure by the local Richmond upon Thames community.

Eel Pie Island

Small Thames island in Twickenham with working artist studios open to visitors.

Twickenham Plant Centre

Garden centre at Bridge Farm Nursery, Hospital Bridge Road TW2. Plants, turf, delivery and click & collect. Open from 7:30am weekdays. Wheelchair accessible.

Cambridge Gardens

Public park on Clevedon Road, Twickenham. Green space, tennis courts, dog park, children's play areas and picnic tables. Wheelchair accessible. Open daily.

Squire’s Garden Centre

Garden centre on Sixth Cross Road, Twickenham. Plants, supplies, expert advice, café, delivery, and wheelchair access. Open 7 days a week.

Richmond Riverside

Richmond Riverside park in TW9. Open all year, all hours. Walk, sit or picnic along the Thames with dogs welcome and accessible paths.

Bushy Park

Free Royal Park in Richmond with 1,100 acres of open land, woodland, and deer. Open daily, welcoming walkers, cyclists, families, and dogs.

The Orchard Day Nursery Hampton

Childcare and early years education setting on High Street in Hampton Hill, Richmond upon Thames. Contact by phone or via the nursery website.

Sheen Garden Centre

Garden centre on Upper Richmond Road West in East Sheen. Plants, pots and gardening essentials, helpful staff, delivery available, open seven days a week.

WWT London Wetland Centre

Wetland nature reserve in Barnes, SW13, managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. See waterfowl, otters and herons. Open daily from 10am.

Hampton Court Green

Historic open space next to Hampton Court Palace in East Molesey. Open 24/7, free to enter. Good for walks, picnics and dog exercise. Wheelchair accessible.

Richmond Green

Historic park in Richmond upon Thames with open lawns, mature trees and paths for walking, jogging, cycling and picnics.

Orleans Gardens

Riverside park in Twickenham with play areas, picnic spots, a café and Thames walking routes. Dogs and wheelchair users welcome. Open Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.

Twickenham Green

Public park in the heart of Twickenham TW2 with open lawns, tree-lined paths and dog-friendly walks. Hosts cricket and community events throughout the year.