Culture, leisure and sport news

Richmond acrobats win bronze at The World Games 2025

Richmond Gymnastics Association (RGA) is celebrating an extraordinary podium finish after its Senior Men’s Acrobatic Group, Louis Alexander, Freddie Turner, Rex Booth and Samuel Ditchburn, claimed the bronze medal for Great Britain at The World Games 2025.

Community news | Richmond Gymnastics Association | 20 Aug 25

New football facilities proposed for Hampton Common

To meet a growing demand for football, particularly from junior and girls’ teams, our Parks Team are now consulting on plans to add two new pitches on Hampton Common.

Council news | 14 Aug 25

Come along to charity bike sale in Barnes

If you are looking to buy, sell or donate a bike, then you're invited to come along to the Barnes Charity Bike Sale at St Mary's Church.

Community news | Barnes Charity Bike Sale | 14 Aug 25

Celebrate the season with Kew Horticultural Society

On Saturday 23 August, residents are invited to join the 80th Kew Horticultural Society Summer Show on Kew Green.

Community news | Kew Horticultural Society | 13 Aug 25

Showcase Richmond through your lens

Share your unique view of Richmond before 19 September 2025 and have your photographs featured in a public exhibition celebrating local life and creativity!

Community news | Arts Richmond | 12 Aug 25

Step into the world of Chinese classical dance

Join free Chinese classical dance classes at Hampton Sports and Fitness Centre and explore this enchanting art form.

Council news | 05 Aug 25

Experience nature through a multicultural lens

As South Asian Heritage Month continues, Orleans House Gallery invites everyone to rethink our relationship with nature through a multicultural lens.

Council news | 31 Jul 25

Dance, laugh and sip tea at Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington

This Saturday 2 August, come along to Landmark Arts Centre for a joyful afternoon!

Community news | Landmark Arts Centre | 30 Jul 25

Richmond's women in sport: Swans Football

In our next Richmond's women in sport series entry we meet Swans Football, who are building a welcoming and inclusive platform for women's football in and around Richmond upon Thames.

Council news | 29 Jul 25

The Exchange receives donation to enrich programme development

A generous £500 donation from The Arts Society Richmond has supported the development of The Exchange’s artistic programme and helped increase inclusivity.

Community news | The Exchange | 29 Jul 25

Enjoy an artistic August at Orleans House Gallery

This summer, come along to Orleans House Gallery with your little ones for creativity, exploration or simply some fun discovering the woods.

Community news | Orleans House Gallery | 28 Jul 25

Discover the voices of South Asian-owned businesses in our community

To mark South Asian Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the vibrant cultures and inspiring stories of some of our borough’s local business owners.

Council news | 24 Jul 25

Discover what’s behind the Richmond Shakespeare Society curtain

The Richmond Shakespeare Society (RSS) invites residents to join their August Curtain Raiser Party, taking place on Saturday 2 August at the Mary Wallace Theatre.

Community news | Richmond Shakespeare Society | 24 Jul 25

Celebrating local stories from ‘Roots to Routes’ this South Asian Heritage Month

This South Asian Heritage Month we’re reflecting on the powerful stories of resilience, identity and culture that shaped our communities and continue to enrich the society we share today.

Council news | 17 Jul 25

Team up with Whitton Woolies to make Women's Rugby World Cup decorations

On 17, 24 and 31 July and 7 August, Whitton Woolies will be making decorations for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Come along if you’d like to help with knitting, crocheting, sewing pieces together or sewing in ends.

Community news | Whitton Woolies | 17 Jul 25

High Tide Festival returns this month!

One of Twickenham's most anticipated cultural events, High Tide Festival, is set to return on Sunday 27 July, promising a full day of live music all completely free of charge.

Community news | High Tide Festival | 15 Jul 25

Sign up for the free Connect, Communicate, Create programme

This summer, boys aged 12 to 16 are invited to join Richmond Theatre Creative Learning, Richmond Theatre Trust and BalletBoyz for an exciting free week of movement, creativity and self-expression.

Community news | Richmond Theatre Trust and BalletBoyz | 11 Jul 25