Did you know that Richmond upon Thames is the only riparian borough in London? In fact, Richmond Bridge is the oldest bridge in London and has just celebrated its 250th birthday!
For over 500 years Richmond upon Thames has been a favourite retreat of the Royalty and has been associated with the rich and famous from the past and present. There are many magnificent historic buildings in and around the borough to visit. Prepare to be transported to the Tudor, Stuart or Georgian times.
All these listings are within a 25 minute walk.
An independent Calvinistic chapel on the east side of Church Terrace in Richmond, London. Built in 1797, the small 1-storey stuccoed building is Grade II* listed. It still has its original galleried interior with pews and pulpit.
John Chapman, 1797
A small, charming Gothic Revival cemetery chapel made from Kentish ragstone, with plate tracery and a mosaic alterpiece. It was deconsecrated and then restored for community use. Thomas Hardy was apprenticed to the architect.
Sir Arthur Blomfield, 1875
Egyptian-style, pink and grey mausoleum created for the second Earl of Kilmorey. The form relates to the shrines at the heart of Egyptian Temples.
H. E. Kendall, 1854
One Paved Court is an artist-run space on a lane of early Georgian shops and houses. In 2017, Allies and Morrison transformed an old carpet shop into a distinctive home for resident artists and a gallery with an innovative and varied programme of exhibitions. "New interventions are as few as possible, we were there to repair the fabric and to nudge it into its new role." Allies and Morrison
Allies and Morrison, 2017
Join us on a walking tour that takes you through the developments on both sides of the Richmond Bridge. We will explore how Richmond has evolved over time, visiting a grand villa, residential areas, and former and current workplaces. Together, we will uncover how design trends, architectural styles, and the involvement of local residents have shaped the buildings we see today.
Roger Morris, 1729
St John’s has a wide nave approached via a narthex formed under the gallery running the width of the west end. East of the nave is a chancel flanked to the south by the Lady Chapel and to the north by the organ chamber with loft over.
Lewis Vulliamy, 1831
An historic living parish church, progressively shaped from the Tudor to the Edwardian period. St Mary's has recently undergone a major refurbishment and the newly restored windows recapture the original airiness of the C18 nave.
Unknown, 1506
The Lock House is part of Richmond Lock & Weir, on the left bank of the Thames at Richmond. Originally home to the resident lock keeper, it is now the design studio and exhibition space of Astronaut Kawada, architects and designers. They have fully refurbished the interior of the Lock House to create a series of spaces to complement the remarkable and unique qualities of the main structure.
Hunt & Steward (1894) and Astronaut Kawada (2024), 1894
Red brick and Bath stone grand 'Elizabethan Renaissance' style building altered by war, political changes and reflecting Richmond's history.
W. J. Ancell, 1893
The Poppy Factory will mark 100 years in Richmond upon Thames in 2026. Its iconic Art Deco building opened in 1933 and a unique, supportive community was established on the surrounding estate. Today, a small team makes Remembrance wreaths by hand, and the charity supports veterans and families on the path to employment across the UK. A new visitor centre opened in 2021 after a full refurbishment.
Douglas Wood, 1933