Richmond, Marble Hill, Turners house and other important houses.
A really lovely, full of sunshine, very interesting Slow Lane walk on Wednesday was much enjoyed by walkers.
Many thanks to Bronwen who had organised, and to Frances and Linda who led us to our final destination along the R.Thames tow path to Twickenham after a coffee break in the New Orleans House Gdns along the way, and a super lunch in 'The Crown' Inn. A pub apparently frequented by friends of Turner's sent when they 'got too much for him'!
A quote from the TH guide.
OUT There are many options for travel and the choice is yours
SWR from Clapham Junction 9.40 from platform 5 arrives 9.58. Various buses.
District Line from Hammersmith and Turnham Green
RETURN options will depend on your choice of activity for the afternoon. There are
buses along Richmond road to Richmond station. St Margaret's station (overground) is nearby or walk back to Richmond to complete the circle.
We will walk from the station to Richmond bridge to cross the river and along the tow path towards Twickenham taking in Orleans gallery and York house gardens and up towards Twickenham for lunch at the Crown on Richmond road. After lunch there are various options
1) Visit to Turners house in Sandycombe lane (6 minute walk from the pub)
2) Visit Marble hill house Free to English Heritage members, and probably free to all.
3) Walk across Marble Hill park and back to Richmond station (should take about 45 mins). The choice is yours.
The Crown Twickenham 174 Richmond road at 1pm There is a car park at the pub.