Plenty of greenery was a key factor in people’s cheeriness, so the west London borough’s claim to Bushy and Richmond Royal Park, along with Kew Gardens, may have given it that extra boost.

In 2017, the Richmond gem opened a second restaurant and shop in London’s Covent Garden neighborhood, but I still recommend making the trip to the original location for the atmosphere.

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Why go. A visit to Richmond upon Thames offers the best of both worlds. Just 20 minutes by train from bustling central London, the elegant borough can feel like a world away with its boutique ...

The Times recently named Richmond in south west London as number one on a list of England’s best places to live, alongside Sutton and Merton further down the rankings.

In the London ranking, Richmond was followed by Kensington and Chelsea, Wandsworth and Westminster. These boroughs ranked at 16, 19, and 24 nationally. The entire Elizabeth line now has 4G coverage .

Richmond Park, the largest of London’s Royal Parks, is designated National Nature Reserve and stretches for 2,500 acres. A favorite spot for families and people seeking to escape the city, the ...