Twickenham, London

Name: Twickenham
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2208 among attractions in London

Town, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

Twickenham, in southwest London, England, is on the River Thames 9.9 miles southwest of Charing Cross, 2 miles southeast of Hounslow, and 2.6 miles northwest of Kingston upon Thames. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.77 mi²Coordinates: 51°26'56"N, 0°20'13"W

Address

Richmond upon Thames (St. Margarets and North Twickenham)London United Kingdom

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A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

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Twickenham – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham Stoop, Ham House, The Naked Ladies.

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Sport venue, Sport
Twickenham Stadium, London
14 min walk • Twickenham Stadium in Twickenham, south-west London, England, is a rugby union stadium owned by the Rugby Football Union, English rugby union governing body, which has its headquarters there.
~1690 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Twickenham Stoop, London
9 min walk • Nestled in the suburban area of Twickenham, London, Twickenham Stoop stands as a proud bastion of English rugby. More commonly known as 'The Stoop', this stadium is the home ground of Harlequins, one of England's premier rugby union teams.
1 miE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Ham House, London
25 min walk • Ham House is a 17th-century house set in formal gardens on the bank of the River Thames in Ham, south of Richmond in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
The Naked Ladies, London
15 min walk • The Naked Ladies are a Grade II listed statue complex on a rockery and water cascade in the gardens of York House, Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England.
0.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Georgian architecture
Pope's villa, London
14 min walk • Pope's villa was the residence of Alexander Pope at Twickenham, then a village west of London in Middlesex. He moved there in 1719 and created gardens and an underground grotto. The house and grotto were topics of 18th- and 19th-century poetry and art.
0.5 miE
Museum
Eel Pie Island Museum, Feltham
13 min walk • Eel Pie Island Museum is a volunteer-run museum on Richmond Road in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
0.5 miE
City hall, Garden
York House, London
13 min walk • York House is a historic stately home in Twickenham, England, and currently serves as the Town Hall of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is situated in Richmond Road, near the centre of Twickenham, close to St Mary's Church. It is a Grade II* listed building which is situated in a large park, which is also listed.
0.5 miN
Museum
World Rugby Museum, London
14 min walk • The World Rugby Museum is a sports museum in the South Stand of Twickenham Stadium, London, England. Its collection comprises over 37,000 pieces of rugby memorabilia, boots, balls, jerseys, programmes, match-tickets, books and assorted paraphernalia.
~1350 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Exchange, London
7 min walk • The Exchange, Twickenham is a community building, including a 320-seat theatre, at Brewery Wharf opposite Twickenham railway station in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It opened in October 2017. The building is owned by Richmond upon Thames Council and is managed by St Mary's University, Twickenham.
0.6 miS
Park, Garden
Radnor Gardens, London
17 min walk • Radnor Gardens is a small public riverside garden and recreation ground in Strawberry Hill, south of Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It has a First World War memorial, a grass area, a bowling green and a children's playground.
0.8 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Strawberry Hill House, London
20 min walk • Strawberry Hill House—often called simply Strawberry Hill—is the Gothic Revival villa that was built in Twickenham, London, by Horace Walpole from 1749 onward.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Twickenham?

Nearby attractions include The Exchange, London (7 min walk), Twickenham Farmers' Market, London (8 min walk), Twickenham Stoop, London (9 min walk), Twickenham Methodist Church, Feltham (9 min walk).

How to get to Twickenham by public transport?

The nearest stations to Twickenham:

Bus

Heatham House • Lines: 281, 681 (7 min walk)
Heath Road / Grove Avenue • Lines: 267, 281, 290, 490, 681, H22, N22, R70 (7 min walk)

Train

Twickenham (10 min walk)
Strawberry Hill (18 min walk)

Twickenham, London

Facts and practical information

Best Ways to Experience the City

Food & drink

Ale

Stew

Fishcake

Parkin

Sticky toffee pudding

Twickenham – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Twickenham Stadium, London

Twickenham Stoop, London

Ham House, London

The Naked Ladies, London

Pope's villa, London

Eel Pie Island Museum, Feltham

York House, London

World Rugby Museum, London

The Exchange, London

Radnor Gardens, London

Strawberry Hill House, London

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Twickenham?

How to get to Twickenham by public transport?