Moving To Richmond - What You Should Know In Advance
Posted on 03/09/2015
Richmond is one of London’s most beautiful, vibrant and thrilling places to call home, but there’s probably quite a lot that you don’t know about the area. From its connections to the Royal family to its rich history, it really is no wonder that this remains to be one of the most sought-after places to live in London. If you’re moving to Richmond, here are some things that you should know in advance.
Richmond can be found around eight miles away from Charing Cross station, making it an easy place for commuters to travel to and a popular place to move to. Its neighbouring areas include Barnes, Hampton, Kingston upon Thames and Twickenham. Being so close to the city centre makes Richmond a highly desirable place to move to, but it’s also far enough away to remain a thoroughly leafy and green neighbourhood, as well as a beautiful place to call home.
The River Thames runs through the heart of Richmond, with stunning views to be seen from all around the area. There are many fantastic parks and green spaces to be found here, with perhaps the most famous being Richmond Park. Originally created in the 17th century as a deer park, Richmond Park is now an internationally important space for wildlife conservation. The largest of London’s Royal Parks, it attracts hundreds of visitors every week for its beautiful sights, conservation areas, and for its buildings. White Lodge, formerly a royal residence, can be found here, and is a Grade I listed building. Pembroke Lodge can also be seen in Richmond Park, and is a Grade II listed building that was once home to philosopher Bertrand Russell. You’ll be thrilled and astounded by the beautiful sights and scenes that the area has to offer, not only in Richmond Park, but also in Richmond Hill and Richmond Green, nearby parks and open spaces with stunning views and exciting histories.
Along with its breathtaking natural sights, Richmond is also home to beauty of another kind. The Riverside Gallery at the Richmond Town Hall exhibits artwork all year round, and has free entry – ideal for art enthusiasts or for those interested in history. The Richmond Town Hall also houses the Museum of Richmond, a fascinating display of exhibitions relating to the history of the area and its residents.
There are two theatres in Richmond for those looking for a little culture and a live show. The Richmond Theatre is known for its weekly performances, and often shows pre-West End productions too. The Orange Tree Theatre is also in the area and is known throughout the country for producing its own stage shows. The Orange Tree has a reputation for discovering new talent and is famous for its high-quality shows.
Richmond has excellent transport links to make travelling easy, no matter where your destination might be. The area is served by both London Underground and Overground railway services. Richmond Station is ideal for commuters who prefer the Tube, and North Sheen Station is a fast and reliable Overground travel. There are also many bus routes and services in the area, making it incredibly easy to travel both to and from and contributing to the number of people who choose to move here.
There’s simply no end to what Richmond has to offer, from its bars and Grade listed pubs to the Richmond Local History Society, its boating clubs and more. Whatever you’re looking for in the place you move into, this area can provide everything necessary for a comfortable and happy life.
