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The scenic view of the River Thames
from Richmond Hill is the only view in
England to be protected by an Act of
Parliament, thus preserving the views
immortalised in paintings by J. M. W.
Turner and described by Sir Walter Scott
as "an unrivalled landscape". The scenic
panorama can be viewed from Terrace
Walk which surmounts Terrace Gardens,
both designated Gardens of Special
Historic Interest.
At the top of Richmond Hill is the
Richmond Gate entrance to Richmond
Park, the largest of London's Royal
Parks. A Site of Special Scientific Interest
and a Special Area of Conservation it
was created by Charles I in 1634 as a
deer park and now has over 600 red and
fallow deer.
Highlights: Richmond Theatre; Orange
Tree Theatre, remains of Richmond
Palace, Richmond Bridge - the oldest
surviving bridge on the Thames, The
Poppy Factory, markets every Saturday
and Sunday in Heron Square near the
river, Terrace Gardens and the iconic
view from the top of Richmond Hill,
May Fair, family firework display
in November.
Local website: berichmond.london
St Margarets
The unique and vibrant area of
St Margarets is dominated by
independently owned businesses that
are built on traditional values of service,
quality and innovation.
Highlights: St Margarets Community Fair
in Moormead Road Recreation Ground,
Turner's House and Twickenham Studios
are two local landmarks .
Local websites: mystmargarets.com
stmgrts.org.uk
Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill is an attractive riverside
location in a 'leafy' residential pocket of
Richmond upon Thames. The area has
a mix of large older homes, twentieth
century in-fill houses and flats and local
shops. and is well connected through
its rail station and close proximity to
Twickenham. Strawberry Hill House
one of the finest examples of Georgian
Gothic Revival architecture. The village is
also home to St Mary's University.
Highlights: Strawberry Hill House and
Gardens which plays host to a wide
range of events, Radnor Gardens,
Strawberry Hill Music & Fun Day.
Local website:
strawberryhillhouse.org.uk
Teddington
Teddington is a vibrant, leafy suburb
on the north bank of the Thames. The
main shopping area runs west from
Teddington Lock to the Memorial
Hospital, the High Street consisting
largely of independents and Broad
Street of multiples. Close proximity to
Heathrow Airport and a 30 min. South
West Train service into Waterloo gives
the area good transport links. There are
two hotels in addition to the Lensbury
Club and Conference Centre. Home to
Bushy Park an area of Special Scientific
Interest, St Mary's University and the
National Physical Laboratory.
Bushy Park is the second largest of
London's Royal Parks with 1,100 acres.
The park has fishing and model boating
ponds, horse rides, wildlife conservation
areas and herds of red and fallow
deer. You can grab refreshments at the
Pheasantry Café.
Highlights: Landmark Arts Centre with
events all year round; Teddington
Pram Race in June; Teddington Lock
and footbridge, The National Physical
Laboratory (NPL) and the UK's National
Measurement Institute.
Local websites: teddingtontogether.org
teddingtonsociety.org.uk
totallylocallyteddington.co.uk
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