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.

#5 in Best Hotels in Richmond, London, England. 7.8. Good (2082 reviews) The hotel rating is 7.8 out of 10 and is categorized as Good. The hotel has 2082 reviews. 4.0-star Hotel Class.

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 ...

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Let's not cavil. Richmond is definitely pretty, if you like that sort of thing. The elegant five-span Portland stone bridge (built in 1774) is the oldest river crossing in London, and who but a ...

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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 ...