Barnes is a place in south-west London in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is located in a loop of the River Thames, with Hammersmith Bridge at the north end. It has some of the most expensive housing in London, prized for its relatively secluded location (the river acts as a barrier to much through traffic) and its elegant mansions.
The only permanent tourist attraction in Barnes is the WWT London Wetlands Centre, next to Barn Elms, comprising over 40 hectares of artificial wetlands created on the site of a former reservoir as a bird sanctuary. Also, once a year, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race passes around the loop of the Thames surrounding Barnes. Barnes also has an attractive village green and duck pond (recently rebuilt after a series of leaks).
A low-key attraction is the Olympic Studios on Church Road. Relocated from Central London in 1966, they have played host to many of rock and pop music's greatest stars ranging from the Rolling Stones, Queen, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin to Duran Duran, Coldplay and Will Young.
The Old Sorting Office arts centre adjacent to Barnes Pond has also become a focus in London as a venue for art and fringe theatre, hosting numerous exhibitions and theatre productions. Well-known names to have performed at the venue include Patricia Hodge, Stephanie Cole, Timothy West and Julian Glover.
Barnes Rugby Football Club is located next the WWT London Wetlands Centre at Barn Elms.
The nearest places to Barnes are Chiswick, Fulham, Hammersmith, Kew, Mortlake, Putney, Roehampton
Railway Stations in Barnes are Barnes Bridge railway station and Barnes Railway Station
Primary Schools in Barnes
Barnes Primary School, Cross Street, Barnes, SW13 0QQ Phone: 020 8876 7358 Fax: 020 8878 4517
Lowther Primary School, Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, SW13 9AE Phone: 020 8748 3984 Fax: 020 8846 9334
St Osmunds Catholic Primary School, Church Road, Barnes, SW13 9HQ Phone: 020 8748 3582 Fax: 020 8846 9589
Directions to London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Hotels Accommodation - Hotels in Barnes
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 Best Western Burns Hotel , 18-26 Barkston Gardens, Earls Court, Kensington & Chelsea, London, SW5 0EN
Attractive Victorian building situated in a quiet residential square in Kensington. Our hotel is ideally located walking distance of Earl's Court underground station. The Best Western Burns Hotel is situated in a tree lined garden square in Kensington. Located less than 5km from the centre of Barnes
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Comfort Inn Kensington , 22-32 West Cromwell Road, Kensington, Earls Court, Kensington & Chelsea, London, SW5 9QJ
The Comfort Inn Kensington is a Victorian town house hotel located in the heart of Kensington & Chelsea Borough. Being close to Earls Court & Olympia, museums and High Street Kensington, it is ideally located for business & leisure . Located less than 4km from the centre of Barnes
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Express by Holiday Inn Earls Court, 295 North End Rd, Earls Court, Kensington & Chelsea, London, W14 9NS
Express by Holiday Inn London Earl's Court is located centrally in Englands capital ccity. The ideal location for business and leisure travellers visiting London. When you stay at the Express by Holiday Inn London- Earl's Court, a great night's sleep. Located less than 4km from the centre of Barnes
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Shandon House Hotel , 36-38 Church Road, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, Greater London TW9 1UA
Shandon House Hotel is a 23 bedrooms hotel, newly refurbished with its designed interior. Our budget hotel is located in Richmond Town Centre just 3 minutes walk from Richmond Rail & Tube Station. Alternatively, a fast-overground service runs to Waterloo station where you may connect with Eurostar directly to many major European cities
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The Red Cow Hotel , 59 Sheen Road
Richmond upon Thames, Surrey , Greater London TW9 1YJ
The Red Cow has a history that dates back to the early 19th Century. Although recently refurbished, many of the original features, including wonderful glasswork, have been retained. Located just a 5 minute walk from Richmond town centre, the Red Cow is an excellent place to stay whether you are on business or leisure. The Red Cow offers a great selection of home cooked traditional food which you can enjoy in the bar. Offering home cooked traditional food and quality accomodation in a tastefully restored inn. The Red Cow is a local attraction in itself just a 3 to 5 minute walk from the town centre and BR station.
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Hobart Hall Hotel , 43 - 47 Petersham Road, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, Greater London TW10 6UL
Hobart Hall was by contemporary standards one of the smaller houses, but nevertheless has many interesting associations with that period. Past tenants of Hobart Hall, who often referred to it as the House by the River, included the Countess of Buckinghamshire who, after the death of her husband, the Earl of Buckinghamshire, moved from her home at Blickling Hall in Norfolk to Hobart Hall in order to be near her sister-in-law, the Countess of Suffolk who was living nearby at Marble Hill.
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Riverside Hotel , 23 Petersham Road,
Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, Greater London TW10 6UH
The Riverside Hotel offers spacious comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Other facilities include direct dial telephones, colour television and tea and coffee making facilities. Richmond is perfectly situated for visits to London and to many local places of interest, such as Hampton Court Palace, and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.
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 Richmond Park Hotel , 3 Petersham Road,
Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, Greater London TW10 6UH
This 2-star hotel is centrally located in Richmond on the banks of the famous River Thames. The Richmond Park Hotel is a small, privately owned hotel in the heart of Richmond Town Centre. Offering comfortable en-suite accommodation and friendly service, the Richmond Park Hotel assures you of a warm welcome.
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Quinns Hotel , 48 Sheen Road,
Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, Greater London TW9 1AW
For the business traveller, Quinns Hotel is an ideal base with all bedrooms furnished with desk/dressing tables where you may work on the telephone at arms length. Computer modems may also be connected via our telephone system. Located less than 5km from the centre of Barnes
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Petersham Hotel , Nightingale Lane, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, Greater London TW10 6UZ
The Petersham Hotel is a stylish yet comfortable hotel located in the upmarket London suburb of Richmond. Set in between London and Heathrow makes the Petersham perfect for those travelling on business or pleasure.
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The Richmond Hill Hotel , Richmond Hill,
Richmond upon Thames, Surrey Greater London TW10 6RW
With stunning views over Richmond and the Thames Valley, it is difficult to remember you are 8 miles from London. Our C18th listed hotel is located in the affluent London Suburb of Richmond & commands a stunning position on the hill.
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 The Richmond Gate Hotel , 159 Richmond Hill,
Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, Greater London TW10 6RP
This elegant hotel is situated next to the Royal Park of Richmond. It is only a short walk from Richmond's bustling town centre and provides easy access to Heathrow Airport and the M25.
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