London - Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court (PDF Chapter)
This is the Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court chapter from Lonely Planet’s London guidebook.
Richmond, Kew and Hampton Court is the London you barely knew existed and you’ll need a few days to explore this adorable neighbourhood. The shiny city is a galaxy away: this is where the green and pleasant land of England commences.
- listen out for poltergeists along the galleries and vaults of majestic Hampton Court Palace before getting lost in the maze
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- plunge into the luxuriant green expanses, wooded thickets and tropical foliage of Kew Gardens
- transport
- turn your back on urban London to discover a pristine pocket of wilderness at the London Wetland Centre
- restaurants & bars
Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.

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