Strawberry Hill and Twickenham - London miniguides

Other Teddington miniguides:  East Molesey and Hampton Court  |  Teddington and Hampton Wick

Twickenham lies to the west of Richmond over the River Thames. With a busy centre providing residents a great selection of mainstream and specialist shops and services, Twickenham also offers a number of excellent residential roads, attracting many families with the choice of local schools.

To the south west of Twickenham centre is Strawberry Hill. A quiet affluent suburban area with some notably large Victorian houses, this is serviced by a mainline station and a small selection of local shops.

Things to see and do

Strawberry Hill House

www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk
The inspiration for the name of the area, Strawberry Hill House is Horace Walpole’s 18th Century Gothic Castle, the classic example of Georgian Gothic revival architecture and has just been opened to the public following a £9m restoration project.

Twickenham Stadium

www.rfu.com/TwickenhamStadium
The home of English Rugby, Twickenham Stadium seats 82,000, hosts international rugby matches and offers stadium tours, The World Rugby Museum, The Rugby Store and is venue for high profile concerts.

The Mary Wallace Theatre

www.richmondshakespeare.org.uk
This theatre is home to The Richmond Theatre Society with regular productions in the centre of Twickenham.

Twickenham Museum

www.twickenham-museum.org.uk
This free museum gives details of the history of Twickenham, Teddington and the Hamptons.

Strawberry Hill Golf Club

www.shgc.net
A friendly 9 hole golf club with active membership and a well stocked pro shop.

Twickenham Festival

www.twickenhamtown.co.uk
In this annual festival the residents all come together to enjoy music and al fresco dining in the centre of Twickenham as well as market stalls and cultural events.

Outside spaces

Twickenham Green

Home to Twickenham Cricket Club and much loved by dog walkers, Twickenham Green provides fresh open space and is overlooked by various pubs and restaurants.

Radnor Gardens

More formal gardens can be found along the Thames in Strawberry Hill. Dating back to the mid 18th Century, visitors can now see rare trees, historic summer houses and can partake in bowling and fishing.

Eating, Shopping & Drinking

Eating and Drinking

Caffe del Mare Dal Corsaro - A recommended authentic and inexpensive little Italian restaurant on York Road, Twickenham offering a selection of pizza and Italian dishes.

Arthurs on the Green - Right on Twickenham Green this bistro restaurant offers food and drink for a sunny day.
www.arthursonthegreen.co.uk

The Alexander Pope Hotel - named from one of Strawberry Hill’s most famous residents, offers either a dining room or a pub with a wide selection of ales and lagers to suit all occasions.
www.alexanderpope.co.uk

Shopping

Sandys Fishmongers - not to be missed is this fantastic local fishmonger offering fresh fish and game.
www.sandysfish.net

Church Street - this cobbled street offers a variety of little shops and boutiques.

Squires Garden Centre -  As well as stocking trees, shrubs and gardening gear, this gardening centre also has a restaurant offering everything from breakfast to cream tea and also hosts various gardening themed events and talks.
www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Transport

Rail

The mainline stations at Twickenham and Strawberry Hill form part of the Kingston Loop. From Twickenham, Richmond Station (and tube network) can be reached in around 5 minutes and the journey to London Waterloo takes from 23 minutes.

Bus

For details of the extensive local bus network please visit
www.tfl.gov.uk/buses