Jackie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful fairytale gothic castle created by Horace Walpole
38 locals recommend
Strawberry Hill House & Garden
268 Waldegrave RdBeautiful fairytale gothic castle created by Horace Walpole
Home of King Henry VIII this wonderful Tudor palace and gardens on the side of the River Thames is a delight to visit
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayHome of King Henry VIII this wonderful Tudor palace and gardens on the side of the River Thames is a delight to visit
Twickenham is famous for launching the careers of the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and many more - still a great music scene with live music most nights of the week
18 locals recommend
Eel Pie Island
Twickenham is famous for launching the careers of the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and many more - still a great music scene with live music most nights of the week
Home of England and International rugby - ifyou can't catch a game, visit the museum and learn about this amazing game
228 locals recommend
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdHome of England and International rugby - ifyou can't catch a game, visit the museum and learn about this amazing game
Walk through this wonderful park and see the deer en route to Hampton Court Palace
216 locals recommend
Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadWalk through this wonderful park and see the deer en route to Hampton Court Palace
Fabulous walks with distant views of Central London on a clear day - visit the Isabella Plantation, have tea at Pembroke Lodge or just walk and see the lovely deer
932 locals recommend
Richmond Park
Fabulous walks with distant views of Central London on a clear day - visit the Isabella Plantation, have tea at Pembroke Lodge or just walk and see the lovely deer
Visit the spot where King Henry VII used to live - mostly ruins now there are still some wonderful pieces of architecture - with great pubs and a lively shopping centre
19 locals recommend
Richmond Green
The GreenVisit the spot where King Henry VII used to live - mostly ruins now there are still some wonderful pieces of architecture - with great pubs and a lively shopping centre
Originally built in 1610, by a friend of King Charles I - take the ferry across the river from near Marble Hill House
96 locals recommend
Ham House and Garden
Ham StreetOriginally built in 1610, by a friend of King Charles I - take the ferry across the river from near Marble Hill House
We're just 40 minutes from London by train but away from the hustle and bustle in a quiet suburb
186 locals recommend
London
We're just 40 minutes from London by train but away from the hustle and bustle in a quiet suburb
Yet another amazing historic building - this one is an small art gallery and has a delightful cafe built in the old stables
22 locals recommend
Orleans House Gallery
Orleans RoadYet another amazing historic building - this one is an small art gallery and has a delightful cafe built in the old stables
Visit this historic house which was built in Georgian times for Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales
32 locals recommend
Marble Hill House
Richmond RoadVisit this historic house which was built in Georgian times for Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales
Open just a few times a year do try and catch this lovely little grotto of the famous poet Alexander Pope
Pope's Grotto
21 Cross DeepOpen just a few times a year do try and catch this lovely little grotto of the famous poet Alexander Pope
Recently restored home of the famous artist who painted the view from Richmond Hill
Turner's House (Sandycombe Lodge)
40 Sandycoombe RdRecently restored home of the famous artist who painted the view from Richmond Hill
Open Thursday to Sundays a little gem recording the musical history of Twickenham
The Eel Pie Island Museum
1-3 Richmond RdOpen Thursday to Sundays a little gem recording the musical history of Twickenham
The Twickenham Museum
25 The EmbankmentPop in here on your river walk and he fascinating history of Twickenham
York House Gardens
Sion RoadPretty gardens beside the river with a surprising water feature
Radnor Gardens
92 Cross DeepJust over the road....perfect for a leg stretch and wonderful on warm afternoons
Turn right out of the door and in 15 mins you will come to a big green church. Turn left at the lights and cross the bridge to watch the boats go through the lock.
20 locals recommend
Teddington Lock
Teddington LockTurn right out of the door and in 15 mins you will come to a big green church. Turn left at the lights and cross the bridge to watch the boats go through the lock.
A lovely walk from Teddington Lock...loads of shopping, restaurants and a cinema. Christmas market in December.
195 locals recommend
Kingston upon Thames
A lovely walk from Teddington Lock...loads of shopping, restaurants and a cinema. Christmas market in December.
Richmond
53/54 George StTwickenham Green
The GreenCricket and a couple of restaurants
A lovely park to walk in...A hidden treasure...find the shot tower and the nature reserve
16 locals recommend
Crane Park
Ellerman AvenueA lovely park to walk in...A hidden treasure...find the shot tower and the nature reserve
Food scene
Enjoy alfresco eating in summer, live music at the weekend and lots of great little shops - make sure you visit Sweet Memories
58 locals recommend
Church Street
Church StreetEnjoy alfresco eating in summer, live music at the weekend and lots of great little shops - make sure you visit Sweet Memories
Food Scene
Cosy historic pub in beautiful high street with jazz on Thursdays and lots of great live music on Friday and Saturday nights
38 locals recommend
The Fox
39 Church StCosy historic pub in beautiful high street with jazz on Thursdays and lots of great live music on Friday and Saturday nights
The Boaters Inn
Lower Ham RoadGreat riverside pub on the walk to Kingston
Our closest pub...with a fabulous conservatory area...great for coffee, dinner or just drinks
The Alexander Pope Hotel
Cross DeepOur closest pub...with a fabulous conservatory area...great for coffee, dinner or just drinks
Tide End Cottage
8 Ferry RdFriendly historic pub at Teddington ...Tide End Town :)
One of our favourites..make sure you sit in the back room to look at all the music memorabilia
8 locals recommend
The Eel Pie
9-11 Church StOne of our favourites..make sure you sit in the back room to look at all the music memorabilia
Barmy Arms
The EmbankmentGreat on a sunny day to have a pint overlooking the river
The Three Kings
7 Clerkenwell CloseCheck this out on a Saturday if you enjoy live muzic
The Wharf
Manor RoadBig riverside restaurant....popular for special occasions
The Prince Albert
30 Hampton RdA family favourite...great Thai food and a lovely garden
Sussex Arms
11-15 Staines RoadSo many ales to choose from...A great garden...and lovely roast dinners