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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Richmond

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Richmond, England

Updated June 6, 2019

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Richmond, England

Tan Hill Inn

At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.

Richmond, England

King Henry's Mound

It is against the law to obstruct the view from the top of this English burial mound.
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King’s Observatory

Built by George III to observe the transit of Venus, this Georgian gem is a unique survivor in the Arcadian landscape of Richmond upon Thames.
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Kilmorey Mausoleum

The Egyptian-inspired last resting place of Lord Kilmorey.
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London, England

Kew Gardens Underground Aquarium

A marine aquarium with an astounding variety of fish hides in the basement beneath the famous Palm House.
1 mile from Richmond

London, England

Water Dragons of Kew Gardens

These docile dragons are ideal inhabitants for the conservatory greenhouses.
1 mile from Richmond

Twickenham, England

'The Naked Ladies'

No one knows who created the statues or if they are arranged properly—let alone the artwork's real name.
1 mile from Richmond

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Richmond, England

Tan Hill Inn

At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.
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