Richmond upon Thames: is it crowded? When to visit
Richmond upon Thames (United Kingdom) is busiest in July, August, September, November and December and calmer the rest of the year. At its busiest, around the week of 16 Aug 2027, about 1,790 tourists stay there each night.
Even then it stays quiet for its size: a good choice to avoid the crowds. 3/9 · Quiet
Tourists week by week, for the year ahead
Forecasts from official statistics, estimated from figures for the wider region. The first three months are the most reliable. See Richmond upon Thames on the map, week by week →
What to see in Richmond upon Thames
- Kew Gardens
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
41 listed monuments, including a UNESCO World Heritage site and 53 more things to see and do.
Quieter places near Richmond upon Thames
Calm, worth the trip and within driving distance, even in the busiest week of the year:
- Wiltshire · 2 h 07 drive · 2/9 · Calm See: Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites
- Buckinghamshire · 57 min drive · 1/9 · Very calm See: Waddesdon Manor, Chequers
- Greenwich · 29 min drive · 3/9 · Quiet See: Maritime Greenwich, Eltham Palace
- Canterbury · 1 h 51 drive · 2/9 · Calm See: Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church, Canterbury Cathedral
- Bath and North East Somerset · 2 h 47 drive · 3/9 · Quiet See: Bath, Buildings and architecture of Bath
Drive times are estimates from distance.
Where to stay and what to do
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