Twickenham Area Guide
A locals' guide to Twickenham
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"In the mid-1700s, Horace Walpole bought Strawberry Hill House and transformed it into a gothic villa. It was here that he was inspired to write what is considered the first ever gothic novel, 'Castle of Otranto'."Explore Twickenham
What locals say about Twickenham
“A beautiful leafy suburb with great local schools and excellent transport links. We really like Crane Park for a long dog walk with its nature reserve and shot tower. The Whitton part of Twickenham has a quieter feel and 1930s charm. ”
Dan
“Whitton is a lovely place to live, some beautiful leafy roads, great schools and good local services. The transport links are brilliant, I can be in central London in 30 mins by train and on the M25 in 10 mins by driving down the M3. I have lived in the area now for 5 years. What a lot of people don't realise is that Whitton is actually part of Twickenham, but house prices are slightly more affordable and often the properties are larger and have better parking. Moved to Waverley Avenue in 2010 and absolutely love the area. Had no idea that Whitton / Waverley Avenue TW2 was actually part of Twickenham until our driving licences came back. Whitton has all the benefits of living close to Twickenham's centre, but it is quieter, better value for money, you don't need a permit to park outside your own house and you have the same access to all the good schools as you do in Richmond Upon Thames. Highly recommend.”
Philip
“Twickenham is a town of three parts - the beautiful old part, the modern high street and the quiet, residential Twickenham Green area.”
SM
Activities near Twickenham
Top Secret - The Magic of Science
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination. The Top secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mistery, suspense and lots of mess!Read more
Army v Navy 2026
The Army v Navy match isn't just another fixture - it's the biggest day in military sport and one of the most iconic events on the UK Armed Forces calendar. On Saturday 2 May 2026, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham becomes the stage for the nation's largest amateur sporting event, bringing together fans, families, and forces from across the country.Read more
Big Summer Kick-Off
Big Summer Kick-Off is back for its 5th instalment at the Home of England Rugby as Harlequins kickstart summer in the capital! Don't miss an action-packed afternoon of entertainment as Quins take on Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 16 May at Allianz Stadium in Round 16 of the Gallagher PREM!Read more
The Over 30's Soul Night Out
The Very Best Soul Club Night...... Now in Our 50th Year. The Winning Post is A Great Venue with a Huge Dance Floor - Well Stocked Bar - Ample Seating - Plenty of Parking - Air Con. A Really Great Friendly Crowd.Read more
Premiership: Harlequins vs Northampton
Harlequins take on Northampton in this Premiership fixture.Premiership: Harlequins vs Sale Sharks
Harlequins take on Sale Sharks in this Premiership fixture.
Then Sing We All
Iain Farrington's Jazz cantata "Then sing we all" along with Will Todd's Jazz Missa Brevis and Bob Chilcott's Jazz folk songs
About Twickenham
Twickenham is a large suburban town 10 miles southwest of central London and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. As part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century, Twickenham expanded and increased in population. There are a large number of fine houses in the area, many of them Victorian. Twickenham is bordered on the south-eastern side by the River Thames and Eel Pie Island — which is connected to the Twickenham embankment by a narrow footbridge erected in 1957, prior to which access was by means of a hand-operated ferry that was hauled across using a chain on the riverbed. The land adjacent to the river, from Strawberry Hill in the south to Marble Hill Park in the north, is occupied by a mixture of luxury dwellings, formal gardens, public houses and a newly built park and leisure facility.
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