Guidebook for Twickenham
Arts & Culture
Richmond Bridge Club
Cambridge ParkOne of the top Bridge Clubs easy walk away
Saturday nights 8 until about 10.50 until May. Become a life member for £15. Eat at the Turks Head before, simply a great night out
The Bearcat Comedy Club
28 Winchester RdSaturday nights 8 until about 10.50 until May. Become a life member for £15. Eat at the Turks Head before, simply a great night out
Intimate theatre at its absolute best. Played in the round, if you choose front seats your feet are on the stage. The Orange Tree Theatre never dissappoints.
34 locals recommend
Orange Tree Theatre
1 Clarence StIntimate theatre at its absolute best. Played in the round, if you choose front seats your feet are on the stage. The Orange Tree Theatre never dissappoints.
Boutique cinema tucked away down a cobbled lane there worth a look for something unusual
29 locals recommend
Curzon Richmond
3 Water LnBoutique cinema tucked away down a cobbled lane there worth a look for something unusual
Home to the Richmond Shakespeare Society one of the best amateur dramatic societies with a programme of eight productions a year playwrights of all eras, from ancient Greece to the modern day.
Richmond Shakespeare Society at the Mary Wallace Theatre
The EmbankmentHome to the Richmond Shakespeare Society one of the best amateur dramatic societies with a programme of eight productions a year playwrights of all eras, from ancient Greece to the modern day.
Orleans House Gallery
Orleans RoadHas to be on the cultural tour of the area
Literally just over Richmond Bridge, the Odeon Cinema is nice and close
38 locals recommend
ODEON Richmond
72 Hill StLiterally just over Richmond Bridge, the Odeon Cinema is nice and close
Food Scene
Great cafe - best crispy bacon and egg ciabata in the world! (and a lot more) Zoran has made this a very popular local cafe over the last 15 years. Short walk, or free on street parking before 10.30am
12 locals recommend
Zoran's Delicatessen
10 Crown RdGreat cafe - best crispy bacon and egg ciabata in the world! (and a lot more) Zoran has made this a very popular local cafe over the last 15 years. Short walk, or free on street parking before 10.30am
Stein's outdoor beer garden is one of the few places you can enjoy a beer on the river in Richmond. They serve authentic Munich beer, wine and great German food.
23 locals recommend
Stein's
Petersham RoadStein's outdoor beer garden is one of the few places you can enjoy a beer on the river in Richmond. They serve authentic Munich beer, wine and great German food.
More of a very quirky cafe than a garden centre. But would make a great destination for a walk for a coffee, lunch or afternoon tea stop
33 locals recommend
Petersham Nurseries Café
Off Petersham RdMore of a very quirky cafe than a garden centre. But would make a great destination for a walk for a coffee, lunch or afternoon tea stop
If it is superb Argentinian steak you are after this is the place, one of the few places to eat right on the river.
33 locals recommend
Gaucho Richmond
RiversideIf it is superb Argentinian steak you are after this is the place, one of the few places to eat right on the river.
A proper French Restaurant with a Breton twist. Crepes and Breton Cider are a speciality. It is very popular so rememeber to book
11 locals recommend
Chez Lindsay
11 Hill RiseA proper French Restaurant with a Breton twist. Crepes and Breton Cider are a speciality. It is very popular so rememeber to book
Sightseeing
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdRugby 6 Nations 2016
Get to Ham House and Gardens by using the foot passenger ferry from Marble Hill Park. An easy stroll and no roads.
96 locals recommend
Ham House and Garden
Ham StreetGet to Ham House and Gardens by using the foot passenger ferry from Marble Hill Park. An easy stroll and no roads.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely circular walk through Marble Hill Park and along Thames Path to this quinessential character Pub. Great food, beer and garden on the river.
32 locals recommend
The White Swan, Twickenham Riverside
RiversideLovely circular walk through Marble Hill Park and along Thames Path to this quinessential character Pub. Great food, beer and garden on the river.
Easy walk along the Thames Path to this hidden gem of a pub restaurant. Great both summer and winter. Lovely food, well kept beer, a lovely place for a glass of wine.
13 locals recommend
White Swan Richmond
26 Old Palace LnEasy walk along the Thames Path to this hidden gem of a pub restaurant. Great both summer and winter. Lovely food, well kept beer, a lovely place for a glass of wine.
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
10 Sheen RdWaitrose, local and has parking if you need it.
If you would like a treat or looking for something a little different, try the Whoe Foods Market. If nothing else it is a feast for the eyes!
782 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StIf you would like a treat or looking for something a little different, try the Whoe Foods Market. If nothing else it is a feast for the eyes!
Friendly and has almost all the groceries you could want without needing to get in a car including a Cashpoint machine
Cambridge Park Convenience Store
336 Richmond RdFriendly and has almost all the groceries you could want without needing to get in a car including a Cashpoint machine
Everything Else
The way to get to Ham and Ham House. It only runs at the weekends in the winter and 7 days a week during the Summer.
9 locals recommend
East Twickenham Ferry Terminal
Orleans RoadThe way to get to Ham and Ham House. It only runs at the weekends in the winter and 7 days a week during the Summer.