King's Observatory, London

Name: King's Observatory
Address: Old Deer Park, London, United Kingdom

#1648 among attractions in London

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The King's Observatory is a Grade I listed building in Richmond, London. Now a private dwelling, it formerly housed an astronomical and terrestrial magnetic observatory founded by King George III. The architect was Sir William Chambers; his design of the King's Observatory influenced the architecture of two Irish observatories – Armagh Observatory and Dunsink Observatory near Dublin. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°28'8"N, 0°18'53"W

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Old Deer ParkRichmond upon Thames (North Richmond)London United Kingdom

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King's Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kew Gardens, Great Pagoda, Queen Charlotte's Cottage, Richmond Bridge.

1 miNE
Plants from the Arctic to the Tropics
Kew Gardens, London
25 min walk • Nestled in the leafy suburb of Richmond upon Thames, Kew Gardens is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site and serves as a verdant sanctuary for plant lovers and those seeking a tranquil retreat from the bustling city.
0.8 miE
Pagoda
Great Pagoda, London
22 min walk • The Great Pagoda, standing majestically within the verdant expanse of Kew Gardens in Richmond, London, is a remarkable example of 18th-century British fascination with Chinese design. This octagonal ten-story structure, soaring to a height of 163 feet (nearly 50...
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
Queen Charlotte's Cottage, London
14 min walk • Nestled within the verdant embrace of Kew Gardens in Richmond, London, Queen Charlotte's Cottage stands as a charming historical landmark, exemplifying the rustic beauty of an 18th-century country retreat. This quaint cottage, originally built as a royal retreat for...
0.9 miSE
Bridge
Richmond Bridge, London
22 min walk • Richmond Bridge is an 18th-century stone arch bridge that crosses the River Thames at Richmond, connecting the two halves of the present-day London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It was designed by James Paine and Kenton Couse.
0.6 miN
Park, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Syon House, London
15 min walk • Syon House is the west London residence of the Duke of Northumberland. A Grade I listed building, it lies within the 200-acre Syon Park, in the London Borough of Hounslow.
0.6 miS
Bridge
Twickenham Bridge, London
15 min walk • Twickenham Bridge crosses the River Thames in southwest London, England. Built in 1933 as part of the newly constructed "Chertsey Arterial Road", the bridge connects the Old Deer Park district of Richmond on the south bank of the river to St.
0.6 miN
Monastery
Syon Abbey, London
15 min walk • Syon Abbey, also called simply Syon, was a dual monastery of men and women of the Bridgettine Order, although having abbesses during its exitance.
0.6 miN
Park
Syon Park, London
15 min walk • Syon Park is the 56.6 hectare garden of Syon House, the London home of the Duke of Northumberland in Isleworth in the London Borough of Hounslow.
0.7 miSE
Church
Duke Street Church, London
18 min walk • Duke Street Church is a conservative evangelical church in Duke Street, Richmond, south west London. It is a member of the South East Gospel Partnership. The church was founded in 1870 by Frederick Brotherton Meyer, and met initially in a tin tabernacle in Park Lane, Richmond.
0.6 miSE
Park, Playground
Richmond Green, London
16 min walk • Richmond Green is a recreation area near the centre of Richmond, a town of about 20,000 inhabitants situated in south-west London. Owned by the Crown Estate, it is leased to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
0.9 miSE
Nightlife
The Victoria Inn, London
24 min walk • The Victoria is a Grade II listed public house in Richmond, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is in an 18th-century terrace at 78 Hill Rise on Richmond Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to King's Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Old Deer Park, London (7 min walk), Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club, London (10 min walk), Richmond Lock and Footbridge, London (13 min walk), Queen Charlotte's Cottage, London (14 min walk).

How to get to King's Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to King's Observatory:

Bus

Richmond Road • Lines: H37 (12 min walk)
Talbot Road • Lines: H37 (12 min walk)

Metro

Richmond • Lines: District (19 min walk)

Train

St Margarets (25 min walk)
Syon Lane (26 min walk)