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Historic monuments, Half a day or more in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London

Richmond upon Thames is an outer London borough spanning both banks of the River Thames, encompassing the former Surrey communities of Richmond and Barnes as we...

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Plan London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

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Richmond upon Thames is an outer London borough spanning both banks of the River Thames, encompassing the former Surrey communities of Richmond and Barnes as well as Twickenham in Middlesex. Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens, and Strawberry Hill House stand among its historical landmarks. The district draws substantial domestic and international tourism to these heritage sites and its extensive green spaces.

Checked 2026-09-04

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Language spoken: English; Welsh is official in Wales; National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code: +44; International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number: 999 or 112; Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type: Type G · 230 V; Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water: Safe from the mains; Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps