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Improbable Richmond Royals Rebels and Rockstars London Walk

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A lost royal palace. A rock revolution. A riot on the village green. Richmond has been drawing improbable people to this leafy corner of London for a thousand years - royals, rebels, writers and rock stars, and one or two you'd never expect. This two-hour walk with a local guide tells their stories, while giving you the chance to soak up the atmosphere and admire the views that drew them here in the first place. Highlights include: - The club that launched the Rolling Stones - while the Beatles watched. - A royal palace, home to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, now hidden in plain sight. - A cricket match that ended in a riot. And a pub that floods. - The view that inspired Turner, Jagger and the founder of Richmond, Virginia - and the unlikely hero who saved it. - All the Ted Lasso locations. Including a corner of Amsterdam. A short train ride from central London. Groups are maximum 10 - small enough to ask every question, go at your own pace, and actually hear the answers.

  • Expert local guide
  • Not included: Snacks

Meet your guide on Little Green opposite Richmond Theatre - just a 3 minute walk from Richmond train station. Directions: Exit station and turn left. After 20m, cross at the crossing and go straight ahead through Old Station Passage. After 50m, turn left into little Green. The theatre is 50m ahead.

The tour ends on Richmond Hill with the its famous view over the River Thames. From here you can go up to Richmond Park, down to the river, or stay for a drink at Richmond's oldest pub!

Meeting and Pickup

  1. From our meeting point opposite the theatre, Richmond's story begins. You'll see where the Rolling Stones launched their career, following in the footsteps of some of England's most celebrated entertainers.

  2. Famously picturesque, and the front lawn to what was once England's grandest royal palace - Richmond Green has been the focal point of unlikely events ever since Henry I decided it would be a nice spot for a country house way back in 1107.

  3. Dating from Elizabethan times, soak up the atmosphere of Richmond's ancient shopping lanes - made recently famous as the home of Ted Lasso.

  4. We continue our walk through the old Palace, home to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I - and down to the river front, with it's flooded pub, the oldest bridge across the Thames, and a royal boat builder!

  5. Discover the amazing story of how poppies became an international symbol of remembrance, and raised millions for war veterans.

  6. Passing through beautiful gardens and hidden pathways, we finish on Richmond Hill, with the famous view that inspired Turner, Jagger and more. From here you can stay for a drink at Richmond's oldest pub, or head off for further discoveries. We'll point you in the right direction - and leave the rest to you.

Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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