Improbable Richmond: Royals, Rebels & Rock Stars - Sunday Special

2 hours

Easy

From Henry VIII to Ted Lasso. From riots to a rock revolution. Welcome to Richmond. More than just a pretty riverside…

Richmond has been drawing improbable people to this corner of London for a thousand years. Royals, rogues, writers and rock stars; and one or two people you'd never expect.

This two-hour walk with your local guide tells their stories, while giving you the chance to soak up the atmosphere, discover the mysteries and admire the beautiful views that drew people here in the first place.

Highlights include:

  • The club that launched the Rolling Stones - while the Beatles watched from the crowd.
  • A royal palace, home to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, now hidden in plain sight.
  • A cricket match that ended in a riot. A pub that floods.
  • The view that inspired Turner, Jagger and the founder of Richmond, Virginia - and the unlikely hero who saved it.
  • And of course, all the locations that inspired Ted Lasso. Including a corner of Amsterdam!
What's included?

    Expert local guide (approx 2 hours)

    Small group maximum 15 people

    Insider tips for best local food, drink and further exploration

    Exclusions

      Food and drinks

      Entry fees (all stops are exterior)

      Transport (meeting point is 3 minute walk from Richmond Station)

      Please note

        The tour includes a few steps and a moderate uphill walk on Richmond Hill. If you have any concerns about mobility, feel free to contact us before booking - we're happy to advise. Unfortunately it's not suitable for wheelchairs.

        What to bring

          Protection from the sun or rain as appropriate - our tours run in all weathers (so far at least!).

          Plus please wear comfortable shoes - you'll be on your feet for about two hours with a hill involved.