Lords of Richmondshire were known as the Earls of Richmond and included King Henry the Seventh. In 1499, four years after his coronation, King Henry, the Earl of Richmond in Normandy constructed a palace at a place called Sheen in the county of Surrey. Sheen was renamed Richmond and is now the famous London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Richmond in Surrey therefore takes its name from Richmond in Yorkshire.
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is a London borough in southwest London. It is the only London borough which is on both the north (Middlesex) and south (Surrey) banks of the River Thames. It is home to Bushy Park and the National Physical Laboratory.
The borough was formed in 1965 by the merger of the Middlesex borough of Twickenham with the Surrey boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Barnes. Richmond upon Thames is mainly residential, with more than 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) of public recreation grounds and a wetlands wildlife reserve. The annual Oxford-Cambridge boat race on the Thames takes place almost entirely within the borough. Rugby matches between the two schools are also played there. Famous houses include Hampton Court Palace, the residence of Henry VIII, and Strawberry Hill, the home of Horace Walpole.
Much of Northern Surrey has been dissolved into Greater London over the years due to boundary changes, so areas such as Kingston (the administrative centre of Surrey), Wimbledon and Richmond are no longer actually in Surrey, although they do still associate themselves strongly with Surrey.
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames includes the areas:
Barnes,
East Sheen,
Ham,
Hampton,
Hampton Hill ,
Hampton Wick,
Kew,
Mortlake,
North Sheen ,
Petersham,
Richmond upon Thames ,
St. Margarets,
Strawberry Hill ,
Teddington ,
Twickenham and
Whitton
Richmond station is the western terminus of the District Line on the London Underground system, and the North London Line. Richmond is also 25 minutes by Train from Waterloo station where Eurostar is based.
Richmond is approximately ten miles by road from London Heathrow Airport, home of British Airways and approximately 30 miles from London Gatwick Airport.
Places to visit in/around London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Directions to London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Hotels Accommodation - Hotels in Richmond upon Thames
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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.
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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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