South Richmond Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Richmond Green
Jousting, archery and cricket are woven into the rich history of this active park, enclosed by some of Richmond’s most historic buildings.
Orange Tree Theatre
A group of actors started this theater in the room of a pub but you’ll now find its productions in a much larger, theater-in-the-round venue.
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Tower Bridge
With its Gothic towers and elegant walkways, Tower Bridge is unlike any other – and a fitting gateway for ships sailing up the Thames.
Buckingham Palace
This is a place adorned with tradition, spectacle and moments of national joy – and a palace that opens its doors during the summer months.
O2 Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
Top hotels in South Richmond
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Staff on reception
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Strand Palace Hotel
room spotless, staff very professional which is good these days as not many places can say this, I liked the choice of hand and bath soaps and would like to join as member with view to staying again, but cannot work out the internet format to do so.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Hotel is in good location. Safe to walk at night. close to transportation. Close to grocery store.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
The room was very clean and the staff was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Royal Garden Hotel
Room was spotless and staff very courteous. Shower was absolutely fantastic
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Ibis budget London Heathrow Central
Clean room, friendly staff, lovely breakfast, all for a great price! Thank you!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Richmond
Kensington
Kensington High Street and Design Museum are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.
South Kensington
Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.
Paddington
Paddington Central and The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
City of Westminster
Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Mayfair
Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Sotheby’s.
South Richmond Travel Guide
- Orange Tree Theatre
- Richmond Palace
- Hyde Park
- Tower Bridge
- Buckingham Palace
- London Eye
- O2 Arena
- Piccadilly Circus
- Trafalgar Square
- Wembley Stadium
- Tower of London
- Big Ben
- London Bridge
- The British Museum
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Oxford Street
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Leicester Square
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Marble Arch
- Windsor Castle
- LEGOLAND® Windsor
- Kensington High Street
- Liverpool Street
- The Shard
- Westminster Abbey
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Royal Albert Hall
