South Richmond Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Buckingham Palace
This luxury residence of the oldest royal family in the world is still a national icon, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
O2 Arena
Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.
Piccadilly Circus
This bustling, energetic area of London has been likened to Times Square in the US. It's also the perfect place to start your London sightseeing adventure.
Activities
Group Kayak Experience on the beautiful Thames at Richmond
From London: White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip
London: Buckingham Palace & Westminster Guided Walking Tour
Simply Stonehenge Half- Day Trip from London with Free Snack Pack
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Other neighbourhoods around South Richmond
Kensington
Hyde Park and Kensington High Street 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.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Westbourne Grove. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.
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
The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London and Queensway 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
Buckingham Palace and Big Ben 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 Berkeley Square.
- Richmond Green
- Orange Tree Theatre
- Richmond Palace
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- O2 Arena
- Piccadilly Circus
- London Bridge
- Big Ben
- Tower Bridge
- London Eye
- Tower of London
- Wembley Stadium
- The British Museum
- Trafalgar Square
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Windsor Castle
- Oxford Street
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Leicester Square
- LEGOLAND® Windsor
- The Shard
- Marble Arch
- Royal Albert Hall
- Kensington High Street
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Covent Garden Market
- Natural History Museum
- Finsbury Park
- Westminster Abbey