Parks und Gärten in Richmond

Richmond's Green Escapes

This collection features the diverse green spaces of Richmond upon Thames, ranging from the historic Richmond Green to the riverside landscapes of Marble Hill Park. It includes the protected "Turner's View" from Terrace Field and the botanical collections within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. These sites encompass formal Victorian gardens, open commons, and secluded meadows along the River Thames that have served as royal retreats and public recreation grounds for centuries.

Richmond Riverside

A paved promenade and terraced gardens along the Thames, featuring boat rentals and historic riverside pubs.

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Richmond Green

A 12-acre historic open space surrounded by Georgian architecture, once used for jousting tournaments at the adjacent Richmond Palace.

Old Deer Park

Old Deer Park is an area of open space within Richmond, owned by the Crown Estate, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England.

East Sheen Common

East Sheen Common, also known as Sheen Common, is an area of public open space in East Sheen in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Moormead Park

A community park in St Margarets featuring tennis courts, a cricket pitch, and a children's playground.

Marble Hill Park

Sixty-six acres of parkland surrounding the 18th-century Marble Hill House, a Palladian villa built for Henrietta Howard.

Terrace Field

A sloping meadow on Richmond Hill providing the iconic view of the Thames bend, protected by the Richmond, Ham and Petersham Open Spaces Act 1902.

Buccleuch Gardens

Riverside parkland on the site of the former Buccleuch House, featuring open lawns and a landing stage.

Terrace Gardens

Landscaped Victorian gardens on Richmond Hill known for seasonal bedding displays, a rockery, and a fountain.

Sudbrook Park

Home to the Richmond Golf Club and the Grade I listed Sudbrook House, designed by architect James Gibbs in 1717.

Grove Road Gardens

A small public garden established in the late 19th century, featuring mature trees and floral borders.

Douglas House Meadow

Open grassland adjacent to the Thames and the historic 17th-century Douglas House.

Queen's Cottage Grounds

An area within Kew Gardens featuring a thatched 18th-century summerhouse and extensive bluebell woods.

Redwood Grove

A section of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, containing a collection of giant sequoia and coast redwood trees.

Conservation Area

A protected natural habitat within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, managed for local wildlife and biodiversity.

Nazareth House

Grounds of the historic former convent and care home, located near the banks of the River Thames.