Family days out in Richmond
Parks, the river, and southwest London's best family days out.
Where to go
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Best for under-5s
Small legs, big feelings — picks where little ones stay engaged without a meltdown by 11am.
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Best free days out
Picnic-friendly wins that go easier on the bank account — without feeling like a compromise.
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Best for a rainy day
When the forecast flips, these keep morale up indoors or under solid cover.
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Best for big-energy 8-year-olds
For kids who need to burn steam, not stroll politely — scale, ride-alongs, and room to run.
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Plan a Richmond day
Getting there: District line to Richmond — or National Rail from Waterloo.
Best for: Richmond Park, the river, and a proper outdoor London day.
Rain playbook: Kew Gardens and indoor options when it pours.
Budget: The park is free; Kew and boat trips are the main spends.
This weekend in Richmond
Our Friday picks and weather-ready ideas — updated every week.
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