What to do in/near Twickenham

[lizwizz]

We have about 3 hours to kill in Twickenham, with 2 children aged 10 and 13. Does anyone know anywhere we could go to keep them and us entertained please? Options for wet and dry weather would be appreciated! Thanks

[winebuyer]

The Rugby Tavern just over the bridge from Twickers can be quite diverting.

[raysparx1]

If the weather is nice go bit further over and spend the time in Richmond park, it is a beautiful place, or go to Richmond and walk along the River bank. have'nt been to that arae for few years so can't advice if it is wet sorry, Ray

[lizwizz]

Thanks both of you. I should have said pubs are out, we will be driving later!

[Buenchico]

Indoors, Kew Bridge Steam Museum might be of interest. It's open every day except Mondays but it's best at weekends (when the steam engines are running) and especially on Sundays, when the steam train runs:
http://www.kbsm.org/

You're also just down the road from Brentford Fountain Leisure centre which has got a good leisure pool:
http://www.hounslow.info/page.aspx?pointerid=4 1A4B6E7F8E6479FAACE7FD7C2678C02&thelang=001lng def

Chris

[lizwizz]

Thanks Chris

[keyplus90]

It depends when you are going there and what do you like. If it is weekend then Rugby stadium might be busy and then if you like rugby stuff. But they do have good things for rugby fans. Richmond is nice and historic, small high street but a good number of coffee shops, few with a nice view of river or Richmod green. You may like sitting under lovely shade of trees watching cricket match and drinking tea or coffee at Twickenham Green(Only weekends). Kingston upon thames is not far either. Lovely bentalls shopping centre and high street. or if you like diversity then Hounslow is only couple of miles away. These are four possible direction around Twickenham. have a nice time

[Jenga]

If wet go for a walk around Hounslow high street. If dry you can go to a) Richmond Park. b) have a walk up the river or c) Osterley Park. Depending if you are getting a bus or driving whatever is easier.

[obooboo]

Marble Hill park is a lovely park just up the road from Twickenham. Orleans House often has exhibitions and there is a great cafe in the old stables behind it. If you have more time catch the foot ferry over the river and walk up to Richmond Park http://www.richmondparklondon.co.uk