Twickenham, based on the river opposite Eel Pie Island, is the largest of the borough’s four district centres.
Twickenham’s strengths lie in its attractiveness to families and its excellent transport links for London commuters. Trains from here serve Reading and London, and there is easy access by road to the M3 and M4 and to Heathrow Airport.
- Largest of the borough’s four district centres and the second largest shopping area in the borough
- An established Business Improvement District, contributing to the town’s development and growth
- The focus of large-scale physical improvements in its streetscape and riverside
- The home of English Rugby and the Rugby Football Union, attracting particularly high footfall on event days
- Property offers: a good range of retail units and office provision and a number of business parks in close proximity
Discover Twickenham (Business Improvement District)
Discover Twickenham represents over 350 commercial, retail and entertainment businesses who have come together to engage our visitors and promote local shops to the community. They are working to ensure Twickenham delivers the latest news, great offers and entertainment united under the umbrella of a Business Improvement District (BID). Discover Twickenham offers support and networking to create a thriving business community. This community aims to deliver a lively and engaging mix of consumer and business chatter through our social media channels.
The BID is established subject to a ballot of eligible business rate payers. A BID renewal ballot has been held for a third term and the results were announced on 13 October 2023. The results showed:
- 55% turnout
- 56% of votes cast in favour of BID
- 70% in favour by Rateable Value
On this basis, the proposal for the renewal of the Twickenham Business Improvement District for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is approved.
View the official declaration of result for this ballot.
Contact
Martin Goldthorpe – Manager
Email: m.goldthorpe@discovertwickenham.co.uk
Website: Discover Twickenham
Telephone: 07586 090739
Facebook:@DiscoverTwick
X: @DiscoverTwick
Instagram:@discovertwickenham
