Greater London Trip Overview
A quirky and easy-paced historic and scenic walking tour to uncover the hidden gems of Twickenham, better known for its rugby stadium. You will pass Twickenham film studios, the rural retreat of landscape artist J.M.W.Turner, the handsome Palladian mansion of a royal mistress, and see the picturesque view across the Thames to historic Ham House and Richmond Hill. Then meander along the tree-lined riverbank to Orleans House, once the home of French royal exiles and now an art gallery and weddings venue. In York House gardens, prepare yourself to meet Twickenham’s ‘Naked Ladies’ before taking in the classic waterfront and quirky Eel Pie Island, the home of rhythm & blues.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
A quirky and easy-paced historic and scenic walking tour to uncover the hidden gems of Twickenham, better known for its rugby stadium. You will pass Twickenham film studios, the rural retreat of landscape artist J.M.W.Turner, the handsome Palladian mansion of a royal mistress, and see the picturesque view across the Thames to historic Ham House and Richmond Hill. Then meander along the tree-lined riverbank to Orleans House, once the home of French royal exiles and now an art gallery and weddings venue. In York House gardens, prepare yourself to meet Twickenham’s ‘Naked Ladies’ before taking in the classic waterfront and quirky Eel Pie Island, the home of rhythm & blues.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Turner’s House, 40 Sandycoombe Road Sandycombe Lodge, Twickenham TW1 2LR England
Walk past the newly-restored rural retreat of landscape painter JMW Turner.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Marble Hill House Marble Hill Park Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1 2NL England
Stroll past this magnificent Palladian mansion and its grounds, home of a royal mistress.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hammertons Ferry, Hammerton Ferry Orleans Road, Twickenham TW1 3BL England
Admire the river views to Richmond and across to Ham House.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham TW1 3DJ England
Pop into the splendid Baroque Octagon room at Orleans House if a wedding isn’t taking place.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: York House Gardens, Sion Road, Twickenham TW1 3DD England
Surprise yourself in York House Gardens with the statuary.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham TW1 3DY England
Peer across to quirky Eel Pie Island.
Duration: 15 minutes
