The Local Area

Central London is most easily accessed via rail. Our local main line station is Mortlake station which is on the main Waterloo line.
Trains run approximately every half an hour into Waterloo from where you can access the London Underground.

Richmond upon Thames town centre is just 5 minutes away by taxi or for the more energetic, a 30 minute amble across Richmond Park. The town has an excellent array of shops and good access to the river.
www.visitrichmond.co.uk

Richmond Theatre is one of the countries leading theatres showcasing many West End productions as well as other family events.
www.ambassadortickets.com/Richmond

Richmond Park is the largest open space in London covering more than 2500 acres. The park has been a Royal Park since 1272. Herds of Red and Fallow deer roam the park alongside a thriving array of wild animals and birds.
The Park is best enjoyed on foot though cars are allowed on certain tracks and bicycles can be hired.
The Victoria is a 5 minute walk away from the Park's Sheen Gate
www.royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx

Hampton Court is a truly impressive Royal Palace best associated with King Henry VIII. Visitors can enjoy over 500 years of history as well as discovering the impressive riverside gardens including the world famous maze.
www.hrp.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace

Wimbledon Village SW19 plays host to the most famous tennis tournament in the world every summer. We are about 15 minutes by taxi from Centre Court!
www.wimbledon.com

Twickenham town centre is well worth a visit but it’s the stadium that draws the crowds. Enjoy Rugby and concerts at this famous venue just 10 minutes away.
www.rfu.com/TwickenhamStadium

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew reputedly contains the finest plant collection in the world. The gardens are designated a World Heritage Site. Within the grounds are Kew Palace and the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Kew Gardens is widely recognised as one of the leading centres for advice and action on aspects of plant and fungal conservation.But even if plants aren’t your thing simply enjoy a truly beautiful and peaceful corner of London.
During the summer Kew Garden plays host to a series of concerts featuring a variety of different styles of music from classical to modern. The Victoria is a 10 minute drive away.
www.kew.org/

The River Thames is never far whichever way you venture from the Victoria. Kew Green, Barnes Village, Richmond town and Hammersmith all offer a unique glimpse of this famous river.
www.visitthames.co.uk/

Westfield Shopping Centre is the place to go if retail therapy is called for. Virtually every shop you can think of has a gleaming flagship store at this enormous shopping centre.
uk.westfield.com/london/

The National Archives are kept in Kew. The Archives is the UK government's official archive, containing over 1,000 years of history.
Drop in and find out who you are! Admission is free.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

The Wetland Centre makes for a great day out. Enjoy the scenic walkways set amongst the lakes, pools and meadows that are home to birds, bats, water voles, grass snakes, amphibians, dragonflies and moths.
www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/london