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Short breaks in Richmond-upon-Thames
How about visiting Richmond-upon-Thames this Spring and enjoy...
- Hampton Court Palace ~ 500 years of royal history. Impressive architecture and opulent interiors of the state apartments and the vast Tudor kitchens. 60 acres of stunning riverside gardens including the world famous maze. Discover the flamboyant Tudor King Henry VIII, who is most associated with this majestic palace. Henry lavished money on fabulous tapestries and paintings, housed and fed a huge court and pursued a succession of wives, political power and independence from Rome. Come and enjoy the splendour, the opulence and the tales of the fascinating royals who resided at Hampton Court Palace for over 500 years.
- Royal Botanic Gardens Kew ~ The gardens contain the finest plant collection in the world. The gardens are designated a World Heritage Site. Within the grounds are Kew Palace and the Princess of Wales Conservatory. The gardens today present an enjoyable mix of landscaped lawns, formal gardens, and greenhouses. Equally important, Kew functions as a botanical research centre and maintains the largest plant collection in the world. The various greenhouses display plants from across the world in climate controlled environments, while Kew Gardens Gallery houses art and photographs illustrating botanical themes. Queen Charlotte's Cottage (open only in summer) is a pretty summerhouse lying alongside a lake. The Chinese Pagoda is arguably Kew's most recognizable structure.
- Richmond Park ~ The Park has changed little over the centuries and although it is surrounded by human habitation, the varied landscape of hills, woodland gardens and grasslands set among ancient trees abounds in wild life. Richmond Park has been designated as a site of special scientific interest and a National Nature Reserve. The royal connections to this park probably go back further than any of the others, beginning with Edward (1272-1307), when the area was known as the Manor of Sheen. The name was changed to Richmond during Henry VII's reign.
- Chelsea Flower Show ~ 22.05.08 – 25.05.08
If you’d like to visit Richmond-upon-Thames you could book accommodation at Richmond Gate Hotel and Richmond Hill Hotel, Richmond-upon-Thames from £99.00/£105.00 per room per night, Bed and Breakfast.
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