Top 10 tips for tenants in Richmond

It can be quite overwhelming when moving to a new area, and it often takes time to find your feet and explore the town. Our lettings team in Richmond have put together a few points on what to do and where to go in Richmond to make the transition period a little easier...
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1. It is important to know where the local schools are, especially for families who are relocating to the area: The Vineyard, The Old Vicarage, The German School, The Russell School and Kings House are just a few of the excellent schools found within Richmond upon Thames. 
2. Richmond is close in proximity to historic buildings and parks: Ham House, Marble Hill House, Hampton Court Lodge, The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew and Richmond Park are just some of the attractions.
3. There are a number of specialist shops that can be found in Richmond Village: The Tea Box, The Teddington Cheese, Rosie and Java, Sweaty Betty, Boa Bridal Boutique and Whole Foods Market are all worth a visit.  
4. Richmond is close to well known rugby grounds: Harlequins, London Welsh and of course the world-famous Twickenham Stadium.
5. A number of historic figures have resided in the Richmond area: Henry VIII, Mary II and William III all lived at Hampton Court palace from the 1500s, King George III lived in Kew Palace at Kew Gardens and Marble Hill House was built for Henrietta Howard who was the mistress of King George II. 
6. There are excellent bus, tube and train connections from Richmond: the main line train from Richmond Station reaches Waterloo in 20 minutes and there are road links to Heathrow Airport close by. 
7. There is a good selection of family-friendly activities in the area: Pools on the Park, The Pottery Cafe, Krafty Kidz, Wendy's Workshop, Orleans House Gallery, Horse Rangers Association and Hampton Open-Air Pool. 
8. On the riverside, there is an abundance of pubs and restaurants to suit various tastes and styles: The Bingham, Gaucho, The Slug and Lettuce, Pitcher and Piano and The White Cross. The river plays host to annual rowing races and regattas, and there are numerous river cruises available as well as boats for private hire: Turk Launches River Cruise, Richmond Bridge Boathouses and Hammerton's Ferry.  
9. There are 160 local parks and more than 40 play areas in the Richmond area: Richmond Park (which is home to hundreds of deer that can be spotted when walking through the park), Bushy Park, Old Deer Park, Lollipop Club Play Area, Little Hamsters Play Cafe and Marble Hill Park outdoor play area. 
10. There are some fantastic venues in Richmond for entertainment: The Odeon Cinema, Richmond Theatre, The Orange Tree Theatre, The Laughing Horse Comedy Club and Richmond and Twickenham Jazz Club.

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