Guidebook for Twickenham
Essentials
Ruben's Bakehouse
52-54 Heath RdWonderful fresh bread daily.
Sandys Fishmongers Ltd
56 King StBest fresh fish within miles.
Laverstoke Park Farm Butchers Shop
46 King StOrganic butchery - try the ribeye steak on the bone.
Tesco Express
88-90 High Street WhittonConvenient groceries 7am-11pm.
Food Scene
Masaniello
22 Church StAuthentic Italian food with ambience. Yum.
A unique setting in creatively designed rustic green houses for tea and fabulous cake.
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Petersham Nurseries Teahouse
Off Petersham RdA unique setting in creatively designed rustic green houses for tea and fabulous cake.
Luluz
45 London RdBest homemade pastries in town.
Sapori TW1
144 Heath RdGood coffee, good ambience, good pastries. Friendly Italian owners.
Sightseeing
Wonderful gardens and fascinating history of King Henry VIII. Combine with a walk through the former royal hunting grounds - now royal park - of Bushy Park, just across the road.
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I-Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayWonderful gardens and fascinating history of King Henry VIII. Combine with a walk through the former royal hunting grounds - now royal park - of Bushy Park, just across the road.
A refreshing stroll through parkland with live deer. The rhododendrons in the formal gardens are gorgeous in late spring.
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I-Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadA refreshing stroll through parkland with live deer. The rhododendrons in the formal gardens are gorgeous in late spring.
Wonderful town centre for boutique shops, cute cafes and a riverside stroll along the promenade.
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Richmond
53/54 George StWonderful town centre for boutique shops, cute cafes and a riverside stroll along the promenade.
Beautiful English Heritage house in sprawling riverside parkland - perfect for a quiet picnic on a sunny day when the rest of London is heaving.
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Marble Hill Park
Richmond RoadBeautiful English Heritage house in sprawling riverside parkland - perfect for a quiet picnic on a sunny day when the rest of London is heaving.
Don't miss this in any season. Wonderful gardens, a treetop walkway, fascinating giant plant houses. Good indoor play areas for kids.
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I-Car Park ye-Royal Botanic Gardens
Don't miss this in any season. Wonderful gardens, a treetop walkway, fascinating giant plant houses. Good indoor play areas for kids.
A big pocket of countryside right in the heart of London. The Isabella plantation is a colour paradise of rhododendrons in May.
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Richmond Park
A big pocket of countryside right in the heart of London. The Isabella plantation is a colour paradise of rhododendrons in May.
Shopping
Quaint pedestrianised shopping street for browsing and characterful cafes.
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Church Street
Church StreetQuaint pedestrianised shopping street for browsing and characterful cafes.
Everything Else
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdThe heart of rugby, need we say more?
Moore's Cycles
61 London RdHire bicycles here to explore the towpath along the Thames.
Walk or cycle along here towards Richmond - from Marble Hill Park the towpath runs directly alongside the Thames.
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Riverside
50A Narrow StWalk or cycle along here towards Richmond - from Marble Hill Park the towpath runs directly alongside the Thames.
Cross the river here in summer or on weekends with the little old pedestrian ferry - bicycles and pushchairs welcome. A great way to reach Petersham nurseries or for a circular walk/cycle.
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East Twickenham Ferry Terminal
Orleans RoadCross the river here in summer or on weekends with the little old pedestrian ferry - bicycles and pushchairs welcome. A great way to reach Petersham nurseries or for a circular walk/cycle.
Entertainment & Activities
Great playground for kids and a waterside walkway - with plenty of ducks to feed - along the River Crane.
Kneller Gardens
MeadwayGreat playground for kids and a waterside walkway - with plenty of ducks to feed - along the River Crane.
Champions Wharf
RiversideLovely white sandy play beach by the river for kids. Free.
Great place to sit alongside the river, feed the ducks and there is a good playground, too, for over-threes.
The Embankment
The EmbankmentGreat place to sit alongside the river, feed the ducks and there is a good playground, too, for over-threes.