{"id":15302,"date":"2021-01-27T15:48:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T15:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/?p=15302"},"modified":"2023-04-19T07:23:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T06:23:48","slug":"richmond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/richmond\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Amazing Things to do in Richmond with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rich in history with lots of historical buildings combined with an abundance of parks and gardens makes Richmond a family favourite. Here are the most essential things to do in Richmond upon Thames with kids from enjoying wildlife to traffic-free cycling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Enjoy the perfectly manicured Kew Gardens<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew you’ll find extensive gardens, botanical glasshouses an award-winning playground <\/a>as well as beautiful Kew Palace. This is without a doubt one of the best gardens in the whole of the UK and attracts over a million visitors a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lots of space for kids to run around Kew Palace (inside Kew Gardens).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Gardens are located just a 5-10 minute walk from Kew Gardens underground and train station, on the District Line. Kew Bridge Station is about the same distance but on the Northside of the River. Everyone in the area will be able to point you in the right direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Experience the wildlife in Richmond Park <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We love Richmond Park – it is, without a doubt, the greatest place to enjoy wildlife<\/a> in the Richmond area and a national treasure! 2,500 acres of parkland with an incredible 300 red deer, 250 fallow deer and 1000 oak trees. It’s even a Special Area of Conservation for the Stag beetle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Experiencing wildlife in Richmond Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You’ll find several great walks in Richmond Park, with stunning views including this vista of Pen Ponds from the edge of Sidmouth Wood. The 12km Tamsin Trail is one of the most popular walks, and it’s hard to go wrong – just start at a car park and walk! The walk will take you past many of Richmond Park’s highlights including the Isabella Plantation and Pembroke Lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autumn is a good time for deer watching during the rutting season, however, it’s important to stay wary of these beautiful animals as they pack quite a punch with their antlers if you get in the wrong place at the wrong time. Try to avoid getting caught in the middle between animals belonging to the same flock! Read more about Richmond Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Check out Pheasantry Cafe in Bushy Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Another favourite place in South West London to enjoy deer. The area around the Pheasantry is fenced off from the rest of the Park with a river running through the middle, and it\u2019s usually very quiet during the week. Lots of ducks to feed, bridges to cross, mounds to run down, trees to hide in, leaves to kick etc\u2026 And in the Autumn, just outside that area, there are thousands of conkers. Good parking too. Read more about Bushy Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Walk the Thames Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the outskirts of Greater London, the River Thames passes Hampton Court, Kingston, Teddington, Twickenham, Richmond (with the famous view of the Thames from Richmond Hill), Syon House and Kew before flowing through central London. Richmond upon Thames is the only London Borough to straddle both sides of the Thames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n