Richmond Hill Open Gardens 17 May 2026

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CONTACTS & PRESS ——If you have any comments, questions or suggestions about Richmond Hill Open Gardens then please do get in touch by emailing: info@richmondhillopengardens.orgDownload press release hereDownload photographs hereIf you would like to receive updates on the 2026 Richmond Hill Open Gardens event and information about future years, please subscribe to our newsletter.

St Matthias Church: www.richmondteamministry.orgThe Richmond Society: www.richmondsociety.org.ukPetersham Open Gardens: www.petershamopengardens.orgPetersham Horticultural Society: www.petershamhorticulturalsociety.org.uk

By busThe 371 bus (towards Kingston) goes directly from outside the railway station to St Matthias Church, the central point of Richmond Hill Open Gardens.Please see www.tfl.gov.uk for bus routes from Kew, Kingston, Sheen, Twickenham and surrounding areas

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Disabled AccessWheelchair access is possible (60cm wide maximum) at gardens..

CHARITY ——Proceeds from the day will be donated to local charities and projects doing excellent work in our community.

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By bike or walkingThere will be signs posted along Richmond Riverside and from Richmond Park to Richmond Hill Open Gardens.

Richmond Hill Open Gardens 2026 would like to thank Lumley Insurance for their help with event insurance:

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By train or tubeRichmond Hill Open Gardens is a short walk from Richmond Station and will be clearly signposted.Richmond is on the District Line, Overground and has mainline services to Waterloo.

Richmond Soup KitchenA community initiative, run from St John the Divine, Richmond, providing free takeaway food for anyone in need during the winter months, no questions asked..www.richmondsoupkitchen.org

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See Richmond Green and the remains of Richmond Palace where Queen Elizabeth I died.Look out for colourful hanging baskets, pots and window-boxes outside the local pubs. The Victoria Inn on Hill Rise even has a planted display in a Thames rowing boat outside.Richmond is proud of its traditional almshouses. Look out for Michel's Almshouses, founded in 1695 and Bishop Duppa's Almshouses founded in 1661, both located in The Vineyard.For other ideas see www.visitrichmond.co.uk

TRAVELLING TO RICHMOND ——Richmond is ideally located for visitors to arrive on the train, tube, bus, by bike, walking or driving.

TICKETS ——£15.00 per adult ticket, purchased on the day for entry to all gardens. £12.50 per adult ticket purchased in advance. Children under 16 are free.To avoid queuing, please purchase ticket vouchers in advance, available until 11.59pm on Saturday 16th May before the event opens, from Ticketsource Richmond Hill Open Gardens. You will be emailed a ticket voucher which can either be printed out or shown on a mobile device.The ticket voucher can be exchanged at St Matthias Church or at any participating garden, for a clearly labelled ticket/map to help you find your way around. You can start at any garden and visit in any order.Tickets will also be available on the day. Cashless payment is preferred and can be made at St Matthias Church or at some Gardens. Some gardens will be able to take payment in cash.

The Real Junk Food Project - TwickenhamThe Real Junk Food Project (TRJFP) is an environmental and social project that redistributes surplus food at Community Cafes and Food Surplus Hubs at 6 locations across Richmond Borough, including the Cambrian Community Centre. Operating since 2018, TRJFP feeds over 800 bellies each week, helping ease some of the challenging realities of social isolation and financial hardship. TRJFP offers volunteering opportunities for cooks, drivers, customer service helpers and guest befrienders.www.trjfptwickenham.com CIC no: 10942656

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RICHMOND HILL OPEN GARDENS ——On Sunday 17th May 2026, 16 beautiful gardens will be open to the public. We are delighted to welcome visitors to join us for a day to remember, offering something of interest for everyone. Within walking distance of each other and close to Richmond town centre, the gardens are all set on the slopes of picturesque Richmond Hill. The gardens will be open from 11am - 5pm, with plant sales at some locations. Tea and homemade cakes at St Matthias Church will complete a wonderful day out. After the amazing success of our previous Open Gardens events, we are delighted to hold the event once again. This year we are supporting local charities and community projects: Holly Lodge Centre, The Real Junk Food Project and Richmond Soup Kitchen.To speed up entry to the gardens, please buy tickets in advance from Ticketsource.

There are many ways in which you can help make the Open Gardens day a success. If you enjoy baking cakes or serving teas, we’d love to hear from you. An hour or two putting up signs and helping with finishing touches would be greatly appreciated. Helping on the day at an open garden would support our garden owners and visitors alike. The day will be lively and enjoyable, please join us!Any offers of help gratefully received!Richmond Hill Open Gardens is a community event, seeking to involve as many people as possible for the benefit of two very worthwhile local charities.Please email us at info@richmondhillopengardens.org

Visiting gardens is thirsty work and delicious teas with home-made cakes will be served at St Matthias Church from 11:30am until 4:30pm.Breakfast bbq baps will be available at Garden 1 from 10:45am until supplies run out.Details of local pubs and cafés are on the website and the tickets.

Holly Lodge CentreHolly Lodge Centre is a small local charity, hidden away in the heart of Richmond Park. Whilst small it is mighty, with over 8,000 local children and adults visiting each year to learn about the wildlife and heritage of Richmond Park. The Centre specialises in working with children and adults with disabilities, providing bespoke sessions devised to meet their needs and allowing them to get up close to nature.www.thehollylodgecentre.org.uk Registered Charity no: 1076741

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DogsAs much as we love dogs we regret they are not allowed in the gardens, apart from blind and hearing dogs of course.

WHILE YOU'RE IN RICHMOND ——There are so many ways to enjoy a day out in historic Richmond. Here are a few suggestions:Take in the famous Turner view from the Terrace.Walk down through Terrace Gardens to the Thames footpath, taking in the large glasshouse on the way.Visit glorious Richmond Park and see the herds of Red and Fallow deer.Enjoy the shops in Richmond town centre and explore the lanes and alleyways leading to Richmond Green.

By carParking on Richmond Hill on a Sunday is restricted and often congested. Please use the public car parks available in the town centre.

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CHARITY ——Proceeds from the day will be donated to local charities and projects doing excellent work in our community.

LINKS & THANK YOUS ——

CONTACTS & PRESS ——If you have any comments, questions or suggestions about Richmond Hill Open Gardens then please do get in touch by emailing info@richmondhillopengardens.orgDownload press release hereDownload photographs hereIf you would like to receive updates on the 2026 Richmond Hill Open Gardens event and information about future years, please subscribe to our newsletter.

There are so many ways to enjoy a day out in historic Richmond. Here are a few suggestions:Take in the famous Turner view from the Terrace.Walk down through Terrace Gardens to the Thames footpath, taking in the large glasshouse on the way.Visit glorious Richmond Park and see the herds of Red and Fallow deer.Enjoy the shops in Richmond town centre and explore the lanes and alleyways leading to Richmond Green.

TRAVELLING TO RICHMOND ——Richmond is ideally located for visitors to arrive on the train, tube, bus, by bike, walking or driving.

Disabled AccessWheelchair access is possible (60cm wide maximum) at gardens.

To speed up entry to the gardens, please buy tickets in advance from Ticketsource.

Please email us at info@richmondhillopengardens.org

The ticket voucher can be exchanged at St Matthias Church or at any participating garden, for a clearly labelled ticket/map to help you find your way around. You can start at any garden and visit in any order.Tickets will also be available on the day. Cashless payment is preferred and can be made at St Matthias Church or at some Gardens. Some gardens will be able to take payment in cash.

Richmond Hill Open Gardens 2026 would like to thank Lumley Insurance for their help with event insurance:We're one of the largest family-owned private client insurance brokers in the UK, offering a diverse selection of policies tailored to your individual requirements. Offering high net worth insurance provided by market leading insurers, hand-picked by our directors for their comprehensive levels of cover and flexible approach.Whether you're looking for high value insurance to cover family heirlooms and fine art or antiques, or to protect and cover your holiday homes or estates, Lumley Insurance are here as your specialist insurance brokers.Please visit our website: www.lumleyinsurance.co.uk for more details.

By train or tubeRichmond Hill Open Gardens is a short walk from Richmond Station and will be clearly signposted.Richmond is on the District Line, Overground and has mainline services to Waterloo.

By bike or walkingThere will be signs posted along Richmond Riverside and from Richmond Park to Richmond Hill Open Gardens.

DogsAs much as we love dogs we regret they are not allowed in the gardens, apart from blind and hearing dogs of course.

By carParking on Richmond Hill on a Sunday is restricted and often congested. Please use the public car parks available in the town centre.

By bike or walkingThere will be signs posted along Richmond Riverside and from Richmond Park to Richmond Hill Open Gardens.

By carParking on Richmond Hill on a Sunday is restricted and often congested. Please use the public car parks available in the town centre.

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