Culture, leisure and sport news

Richmond rides for everyone: Tea at the palace

Join Richmond Cycling Campaign for a short afternoon ride mostly on quiet road and traffic - free paths enjoying excellent views of the Thames.

Community news | Richmond Cycling Campaign | 15 May 26

Age UK Richmond and Active Hampton partner up on six-week pickleball course for older people

Pickleball is a fun new sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Players use solid wooden paddles to hit a plastic ball over a net. It incorporates many of the skills of racquet sports but doesn't require the same speed and force, making it ideal for over 55s.

Community news | Age UK Richmond | 14 May 26

Local group 'The 3rd Act' hits the high notes with sell-out showcase

'The 3rd Act', Richmond’s new drama group from the U3A charity, proved that talent has no age limit this week, performing a sell-out performance of original work to an enthusiastic local audience at ETNA Community Centre.

Community news | The 3rd Act | 14 May 26

Delve into Richmond’s past at Know your Place 2026

Returning next week, the Know Your Place annual heritage festival invites residents to enjoy exciting talks, walks, workshops and more, to celebrate Richmond's fascinating history.

Council news | 13 May 26

Half-term fun kicks off at our leisure centres

Families across the borough can enjoy an energic half term break, with a range of fun activities on offer at our leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton.

Council news | 08 May 26

Local sisters raise over £8,000 at the London Marathon

Sisters Joanna and Ella Tilley ran the London Marathon last weekend, raising more than £8,000 for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames in memory of their late father.

Community news | Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames | 07 May 26

Finding Compassion for Yourself creative writing course for unpaid carers

Linden Hall Community Centre is working along side therapeutic creative writing practitioner Kate Pool to offer carers a free four-week course to aid you in finding compassion for yourself.

Community news | Linden Hall Community Centre | 06 May 26

Tuesday Talks at Grove Gardens Chapel

All are welcome to Habitats & Heritage's Summer Talks Series at the newly reopened Grove Gardens Chapel.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 06 May 26

Richmond’s young athletes shine at TCS Mini London Marathon

We are pleased to share Team Richmond’s fantastic achievement at the recent TCS Mini London Marathon.

Council news | 01 May 26

Bowls open days return this summer

Bowls season is back, and three local clubs are inviting adults and older children to join their upcoming open days. Come along and try out the summer sport in a friendly, welcoming environment.

Council news | 29 Apr 26

London Children's Literature Festival returns to Barnes this June

Barnes again becomes the children's books capital of the UK when the London Children's Literature Festival returns on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June with over 100 fun family events, workshops and performances for young book fans.

Community news | London Schools Literature Festival | 29 Apr 26

From the first step to 100 miles: The journey starts here

Richmond Borough Mind's 100 Miles in May Challenge is here!

Community news | Richmond Borough Mind | 28 Apr 26

Hampton Bowling Club open days to welcome new bowlers

Hampton Bowling Club is open for business in 2026 and is holding several open days to invite both new and experienced bowlers to their Club in Carlisle Park.

Community news | Hampton Bowling Club | 27 Apr 26

A special theatre performance exploring sickle cell disease

Residents are invited to attend a powerful and thought-provoking theatre performance that explores the realities of care for people experiencing sickle cell crises, jointly hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and the West London HCC.

Community news | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 24 Apr 26

Help The Poppy Factory celebrate 100 years in Richmond

The Poppy Factory will mark its centenary in Richmond with a series of special events to celebrate 100 years of employment support for veterans and their families.

Community news | The Poppy Factory | 24 Apr 26

A Battle of Wills historical talk at Mary Wallace Theatre

A forgotten will, a family dispute, and a battle for ownership of New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon. When Thomas Nash tried to leave Shakespeare's property to his cousin there was just one issue - it was not his to give...

Community news | Richmond Shakespeare Society | 23 Apr 26

Celebrate St George's Day in Whitton this weekend

Whitton High Street will again be hosting the annual St George's Parade and Family Fun Day this Sunday (26 April) from 12 to 6pm.

Community news | Love Whitton | 22 Apr 26

Shared Roots – a new series of summer walks, talks and workshops

Join Barnes Common at the Barnes Common Community Growing Project this summer for ‘Shared Roots’, their annual series of walks, talks and workshops.

Community news | Barnes Common | 21 Apr 26

East Sheen community market returns this June

A much-loved local event is set to return this summer as East Sheen Village teams up once again with The Hare & Hounds to host a fantastic Saturday garden market.

Community news | East Sheen Village | 16 Apr 26