Twickenham


Twickenham


With a proud history dating from Neolithic times, Twickenham is the internationally recognised home of the English Rugby union. As the fashionable retreat from court life, elegant country houses were built and homes established. Twickenham was the 18th century equivalent of Beverley Hills, popular with the foremost artisans. Henrietta Howard, mistress of George II, had Marble Hill House built for her and regularly entertained the greatest poets and wits of the day. Both Horace Walpole and Alexander Pope left their mark on Twickenham: Walpole's gothic fantasy at Strawberry Hill and Pope's Grotto. The waterfront consists of historic buildings, wharves and a footbridge link to Eel Pie Island, famous for Rolling Stones concerts in the 1960s. A riverside stroll uncovers beautiful gardens and open spaces, the York House garden sculptures and the baroque Octagon Room of Orleans House. Nearby St Margarets is a bustling, lively village with its own special identity and a variety of shops. St Margarets is home to the Twickenham Film Studios, formed in 1929, the studios are one of the oldest in the country, and are the most important post production studios in the UK. Films such as 'A Fish called Wanda' and 'Shirley Valentine were filmed here. For more information see Twickenham Studios website. Source: Visit Richmond

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Twickenham Attractions

Kneller Hall Kneller Road, Whitton, Twickenham Tel: 020 8898 5533 Marble Hill House Richmond Road, Twickenham Tel: 020 8892 5115 A magnificent Palladian villa set in extensive riverside parkland. Marble Hill House was the riverside retreat of Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II. Built in 1728. Museum of Rugby Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road, Twickenham Tel: 020 8892 8877 The Museum offers an inspirational journey through the history of the ultimate team game. It includes rugby memorabilia, interactive exhibits and cinema show. On the tour, enter the England team dressing room and emerge through the players' tunnel to the turf-side. Be guided through areas not normally open to the public, like hospitality boxes, members lounge and presidents suite. Orleans House Gallery Riverside, Twickenham Tel: 020 8831 6000 Orleans House Gallery holds regular exhibitions in the Main and Stables galleries as well as maintaining a permanent collection. Works with schools. Strawberry Hill House St Mary's College, Waldegrave Road, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham Tel: 020 8240 4044 Horace Walpole's historic house is regarded as the most important building of the Gothic Revival. Twickenham Museum 25 The Embankment, Twickenham, Middlesex Tel: 020 8408 0070 Opened in 2002 this museum is based in an 18th century cottage facing the river and covers the history of Twickenham, Whitton, the Hamptons and Teddington.

Twickenham Accommodation

Bremic Hotel 10, Russell Road, Twickenham, Middlesex TW2 7QT Tel: 020 8892 2295 Closest B&B to Twickenham and Harlequin Rugby grounds, 26 rooms in total, family roomsavailable, Online booking. Pope's Grotto Hotel Cross Deep, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 4RB Tel: 020 8892 3050 Premier Travel Inn Chertsey Rd, Whitton, Twickenham, Middlesex TW2 6LS Tel: 0870 9906416

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