Richmond Hill


View from the Hill over Terrace Gardens

Not far from the town centre, the superb view of the Thames from here is protected by Act of Parliament (1902)

In the immediate vicinity are :

Wick House (1772)
the former country residence of the painter Joshua Reynolds - first president of the Royal Academy

No 3 the Terrace
allegedly the honeymoon retreat of George lV and Mrs Fitzherbert

The Petersham Hotel (1865) - in the French Chateau style


Saint Elizabeth's RC Church (1824)

Built to accommodate the expanding number of French immigrés who came to Richmond following the Revolution of 1789


Vineyard Project

Former Congregational Church (1830). Completely rebuilt following damage by fire in 1851. Now home to the Vineyard Project which offers help to the homeless