Things to do

A famous stretch of terraced lawns and seating overlooking the Thames and the oldest surviving bridge over the Thames. Also, site of a new Virginia Woolf statue, unveiled in November 2022.

Provide housing and support for elderly people with housing needs, through 145 homes spread over 12 estates in Richmond & Twickenham

One of London’s 8 Royal Parks, this is London’s largest Site of Special Scientific Interest and a European Special Area of Conservation. Covering 2,500 acres, the park is a top UK site for ancient trees and includes grasslands and deer herds across its wide-open spaces.

Works in partnership with other local community services to support and interact with local people, especially those in need, through projects like The Warm Soup Club.

“I stumbled upon the tomb whilst passing, you should too. An incredible tomb located in a small urban graveyard. Definitely worth the trip… oh and don’t miss climbing the short ladder to the rear for a peek inside, fascinating.” (Google Maps Review)

Widely known as the ‘father of radar’, he led a team of researchers in the 1930s to develop the aircraft detection technology that would later prove crucial to the Allied victory in the Battle of Britain. He lived here from the late 1930s until the late 1940s.

Aims to support the social life of the village to preserve its character and amenities for the benefit of all.

A popular riverside park on the well-used Putney embankment, busy with walkers, cyclists and rowers. Café, tennis courts and play areas, shady trees and views across the Thames. The Beverley Brook enters the Thames from nearby Barnes Common, overlooked by a quiet lawn and sitting out area.

Run by the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity and set in wildlife heaven, with 100 acres of natural riverside marshland habitat which is home to over 180 species of birds.