Travel Guide of Richmond in United Kingdom by Influencers and Travelers

Richmond is a town in south-west London, 8.2 miles west-southwest of Charing Cross. It is on a meander of the River Thames, with many parks and open spaces, including Richmond Park, and many protected conservation areas, which include much of Richmond Hill.

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1 - Natural History Museum

   10 km away

The Natural History Museum in London is a natural history museum that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history.

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2 - Richmond Park

Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, was created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park. The largest of London's Royal Parks, it is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation.

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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Natural History Museum

   10 km away

Stop what you're doing in London! It's time for an unforgettable journey through The Natural History Museum's magnificent halls, where your expert tour guide will get you up close and personal with some of the most awe-inspiring exhibits ever created. Behold the colossal Diplodocus skeleton that reigns supreme in the Central Hall, and be dazzled by the delicate beauty of the butterfly collection. The Volcanoes and Earthquakes gallery will transport you through time, revealing the secrets of our planet's formation and evolution. The Hintze Hall boasts an incredible 25-meter blue whale skeleton, something you have to see to believe! Get intimate with the intricate designs of the minerals and gems on display, each one more breathtaking than the last. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the history and significance of each exhibit, as well as enlighten you about the incredible work carried out by the museum's esteemed scientists. A must for history buffs!

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4 - Kensington Gardens

   10 km away

Kensington Gardens, once the private gardens of Kensington Palace, are among the Royal Parks of London. The gardens are shared by the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and sit immediately to the west of Hyde Park, in western central London.

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5 - Victoria and Albert Museum

   10 km away

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world's largest museum of applied and decorative arts and design, as well as sculpture, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects.

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6 - Jet Boating in London

   14 km away

Ride the fastest speed boats on the River Thames and see London like never before in this Ultimate roller coaster on water Experience.  Feel like James Bond for the day as you Experience an extreme sightseeing RIB ride on-board the fastest Londo...

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7 - Bushy Park

   6 km away

Bushy Park in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is the second largest of London's Royal Parks, at 445 hectares in area, after Richmond Park.

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8 - Beverley Brook

Beverley Brook is a minor English river 14.3 km long in south-west London. It rises in Worcester Park and joins the River Thames to the north of Putney Embankment at Barn Elms.

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9 - Morning | Buckingham Palace

   12 km away

Got your royal wave ready to go? Join an exhilarating tour of London's royal hotspots! Meet your local guide near the iconic Palace, and dive into the fascinating world of the Royals. Marvel at the magnificent St. James's Palace, built by the legendary Henry VIII, and take a scenic stroll through the charming St. James's Park, once home to the royal zoo. As you walk down the majestic Mall, designed like a giant red carpet, you'll pass by the historic Clarence House - the former residence of King Charles III. But the real highlight of your tour has to be an exclusive visit inside Buckingham Palace! This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the regal home of the Royals, as they only open their doors to the public for two short months each year. Luckily, you're pre-booked entrance tickets mean you won't have to wait in any lines. Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to explore the most royal of London's residences.

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10 - Kynance Mews

   9 km away

Kynance Mews is a mews street in South Kensington district of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, SW7. The mews consists of 33 residential properties on a setted road that passes from Gloucester Road on the east, before being bisected by Launceston Place, with the western end of the mews ending in a cul-de-sac.

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11 - Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a botanic garden in southwest London that houses the "largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world".

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12 - Evening | London Walking Tours

   13 km away

This walking tour of London unfurls the movie set locations of the world's most famous wizard (you know who he is!). On this magical family day out, you'll see over 10 movie set locations and several locations that inspired JK Rowling, as you visit actual filming locations in London! The tour starts at King Cross Train station, for a special photo stop at platform 9 3/4. Then, head to Leicester Square area to see some of the film locations and visit a shop that made all of the paper props for the films. After visiting this incredible area, head to London Bridge to see more film locations. These include the Millennium (aka Wobbly) Bridge and the Leaky Cauldron. In addition to the film locations, you'll see sights and buildings that inspired JK Rowling when she was writing each of the books. This is a great tour for families and die-hard fans of Harry Potter

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13 - Richmond Bridge

Richmond Bridge is an 18th-century stone arch bridge that crosses the River Thames at Richmond, connecting the two halves of the present-day London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It was designed by James Paine and Kenton Couse.

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14 - Hyde Park

   11 km away

Hyde Park is a Grade I-listed major park in Central London. It is the largest of four Royal Parks that form a chain from the entrance of Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, via Hyde Park Corner and Green Park past the main entrance to Buckingham Palace.

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15 - Lancha a Motor in London

   14 km away

All adults aboard! Experience an unforgettable romantic sunset speeding over the Thames taking in all the highlights during golden hour. Enjoy the immaculate views as the sun sets behind St. Pauls Cathedral and wave to the pedestrians as you roc...

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16 - Harrods

   11 km away

Harrods is a department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London, England. It is owned by the state of Qatar via its sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority.

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17 - Buckingham Palace

   12 km away

Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.

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18 - Green Park

   12 km away

The Green Park, usually known without the definite article simply as Green Park, is one of the Royal Parks of London. It is located in the City of Westminster, Central London.

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19 - Marylebone

   12 km away

Marylebone is an area in the West End of London, England, which has been part of the City of Westminster since 1965, when the latter was enlarged.

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20 - Big Ben

   13 km away

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.

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21 - Piccadilly Circus

   13 km away

Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly.

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22 - Oxford Street

   13 km away

Oxford Street is a major road in the City of Westminster in the West End of London, running from Tottenham Court Road to Marble Arch via Oxford Circus.

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23 - The National Gallery

   13 km away

The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.

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24 - Trafalgar Square

   13 km away

Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.

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