Richmond Hill Hotel

At Paddle Richmond we offer a range of stand-up paddleboard and kayak experiences, including lessons, trips, expeditions and adventures, as well as a fun and friendly SUP Club. Our bases at Richmond Bridge, Teddington Lock and Kingston are on one of the safest and most beautiful stretches of the River Thames - there’s loads of wildlife, stunning views and secret islands to explore! Paddle Richmond’s friendly, experienced and fully qualified coaches focus on delivering really fun and safe sessions suited to all abilities, with an emphasis on letting you enjoy the river and teaching you new skills and techniques – so whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert paddler, you’ll learn something new! You can choose between Group sessions where you can meet some new people, or hire an instructor just for yourself or your group on a Private session - the choice is yours.

Kew is world famous for the Royal Botanic Gardens, where 300 acres (120ha) of land and splendid glasshouses contain over 40,000 species of plant life and 9,000 trees. Few attractions offer the variety and spectacle of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew where 326 acres, four of them under glass, contain the world’s largest and most diverse collection of living plants, with over 30,000 types of plants represented.

The four Grand Slam tournaments — the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open — are the pinnacle of professional tennis and all have a rich history and legacy.

With polo grounds in Richmond, only eight miles from Hyde Park Corner, Ham Polo Club is the last remaining polo club in Greater London. Founded in 1926, Ham has an established and distinguished reputation now over 90 years old. Known for excellent playing and social facilities combined with a relaxed family atmosphere Ham Polo Club is well worth a visit for any polo fan.

Twickenham Stadium is the home of England Rugby and the largest dedicated rugby union venue in the world, seating up to 82,000 people. The stadium is a destination for fans around the world to experience the action on the pitch on a match day, dance to some of the biggest stars in music, re-live the history of a stadium tour, visit the newly housed World Rugby Museum, host a fantastic event or take a trip to the Rugby Store.

Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry’s Great Hall, the infamous Haunted Gallery and the Tudor kitchens. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore the magnificent gardens. Private dinners are available in several locations throughout the palace,

Richmond 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 wildlife. 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.