Wild deer! In the middle of London! Well, okay, west London. But they’re still one of the most beautiful sights the city has to offer. You might even want to take a pair of binoculars to get a good look at them. Make a day of it - [more...]

Every September 300 boats race along 22 miles of the Thames, from Richmond to Island Gardens in Greenwich. The boats have to be rowed and there are quite strict rules about what qualifies, but that still leaves room for a huge variety [more...]

In the summer, add a bit of romance to a trip to Richmond Park by taking a carriage ride around the park, starting at the Kingston Gate.

Beautiful Ham House in Surrey is a glorious 17th century mansion. In its day it was at the centre of court intrigue. Now you can explore both house and garden, or eat in the Orangery cafe where home grown food is served. There are free [more...]

Bespoke private tours around the musical sites of London. Choose a tour by location - Richmond, Chelsea and Soho among others - or one dedicated to the Beatles or the Stones. Or tell tour guide Richard Porter what you're interested in [more...]

Marble Hill House is like something straight out of Jane Austen, even if it's nowhere near Bath! Standing in the restored interior, [more...]

A museum of steam engines and waterworks history, based in a Victorian water pumping station. You can see the engines working at the weekends, and on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays, there's a working steam railway. Also, check the [more...]

Tiptoe through the tulips... or the tulip trees. The 300 acres of Kew Gardens are divided into many areas covering different interests, and there are also some stunning buildings - the Orangery is famous but check out Kew Palace and the [more...]

Crane Park Island Nature Reserve is a haven for all kinds of rare and common wildlife in meadows, scrubland and reedbeds. There are marked paths round [more...]