Culture, leisure and sport news

A family day out to celebrate 200 years of railway

On 17 and 18 May, join local charity Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway for an unforgettable family day out at their Railway 200 event.

Community news | Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway | 29 Apr 25

Be a part of the 2025 Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival

We are looking for passionate volunteers to bring this vibrant celebration to life! Discover how to get involved in bringing people together through a diverse range of arts and cultural events and activities.

Council news | 28 Apr 25

Discover art and poetry with Arts Richmond

You're invited to join Arts Richmond’s Affordable Art Tent and Poetry Afternoon to fill your summer with creativity and cultural enrichment.

Community news | Arts Richmond | 25 Apr 25

Richmond gymnasts bring home European medals for Great Britain

Richmond’s gymnasts enjoyed a great Acrobatic European Championships in Luxembourg, representing Great Britain and bringing home silver and bronze medals.

Community news | Richmond Gymnastics Association | 24 Apr 25

J.M.W. Turner’s 250th birthday celebrated at his Twickenham home

From Wednesday 23 April, Turner’s 250th birthday, discover a rich tapestry of art and history that continues to inspire and captivate generations.

Council news | 23 Apr 25

Start moving more in Richmond upon Thames this spring

We want to make sure everyone in Richmond upon Thames can move more in a way that they enjoy. And our new Leisure Strategy outlines how we plan to do just that.

Council news | 23 Apr 25

Mayor unveils twinned town information board in Kneller Gardens

On Saturday 19 April 2025, the Mayor of Richmond, Councillor Richard Pyne, and the Mayoress unveiled a new information board about our twinned towns of Fontainebleau and Konstanz.

Community news | Richmond in Europe Association | 22 Apr 25

Calling all female footballers

Residents aged 18 and above are invited to join local football club Swans FC for free taster sessions across venues in Twickenham, Richmond, Barnes, Kew, and more.

Community news | Swans FC | 15 Apr 25

Learn to row in traditional boats with Teddington's Skiff Club

From Saturday 3 May, The Skiff Club is offering beginners’ courses and activities for those who want to learn to row a traditional Thames Skiff.

Community news | The Skiff Club | 15 Apr 25

Enjoy Monteverdi’s timeless opera

This April, Richmond Opera will stage Claudio Monteverdi’s Orfeo, one of the earliest operas, at the Normansfield Theatre in Teddington.

Community news | Richmond Opera | 15 Apr 25

Get in the game with your local tennis leagues

If you're looking to start playing tennis or power up your game, join Barclays Local Tennis Leagues this spring.

Council news | 11 Apr 25

Shows and events not to miss at The Exchange

The Exchange has announced its summer 2025 programme featuring another season packed with theatre, talks, comedy, film and family events.

Community news | The Exchange | 11 Apr 25

Not-for-profit celebrates 10 years of supporting young musicians

Twickenham-based Powerjam Band Project is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year.

Community news | Powerjam Band Project | 11 Apr 25

Explore what’s on to celebrate Twinning Reaffirmation Weekend

Discover the festivities and be part of the fun as we mark 65 years of our European partnerships with Konstanz in Germany and Fontainebleau in France.

Council news | 10 Apr 25

Radio Plays Competition opens for playwrights

Arts Richmond's Radio Plays Competition has returned and is open for writers to enter their short plays by Friday 30 May 2025.

Community news | Arts Richmond | 10 Apr 25

Swim for SEEN this summer

On Saturday 10 May, swimmers of all abilities and ages are invited to take on an exciting challenge in support of local charity SEEN.

Community news | SEEN | 09 Apr 25

Richmond upon Thames makes a splash with life-saving swimming courses

New research from Swim England shows that 70% of children in England stop swimming lessons before reaching full competence in the water, however Richmond Council is determined to change this trend by offering free crash courses to those who need them most.

Council news | 08 Apr 25