Culture, leisure and sport news
From bringing world‑class artists into local neighbourhoods to launching London’s newest international arts festival, and supporting dozens of grassroots projects led by residents, Richmond Council is marking five years of Culture Richmond. The milestone celebrates the impact of the borough’s cultural strategy since its adoption in 2021 and looks ahead to its next chapter through to 2031.
Council news | 25 Mar 26
On Thursday 19 March 2026, the Richmond Rock Choir surprised passers by with a spectacular flash mob!
Community news | Richmond Rock Choir | 24 Mar 26
The Richmond Shakespeare Society will be holding open auditions for their July open air production of Shakespeare's 'Merry Wives' on 29 and 30 March 2026.
Community news | Richmond Shakespeare Society | 23 Mar 26
A new co-working space has opened at Teddington Library, offering a flexible and affordable place to work for local businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Council news | 19 Mar 26
From Wednesday 15 April, our four leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton will be offering a range of exciting activities for children to enjoy throughout the summer term.
Council news | 17 Mar 26
Richmond libraries were named as one of nine London finalists for the competitive Library of the Year category at the 2026 British Book Awards.
Council news | 16 Mar 26
Strawberry Hill House & Garden has launched an exciting appeal to recreate the shell seat, one of the most visually arresting and evocative features of Horace Walpole’s eighteenth-century garden.
Community news | Strawberry Hill House & Garden | 12 Mar 26
We’ve launched a new Active Hampton Commonplace page, a dedicated online space designed to keep local residents informed, involved and inspired as Active Hampton continues to develop.
Council news | 11 Mar 26
The Cambridge Gardens tennis courts in East Twickenham are now refurbished and ready for great games. Grab your racquet and book your slot!
Council news | 10 Mar 26
This International Women's Day, we're highlighting some of the local women running safe and welcoming sporting spaces, where women and girls can get active and improve their overall wellbeing. This time is Mortlake's Stable & Strong fitness studio!
Community news | Stable & Strong Fitness | 05 Mar 26
Fed up of getting stuck in traffic driving the kids around? Worried about how you’re going to fit in nursery drop off and get into the office? Come and chat to local parents on 20 March about cargo bikes and how they can revolutionise your family journey.
Community news | Cargo Collective | 04 Mar 26
Start spring enjoying the fresh air outside on our regular volunteer-led health walks for people of all abilities. Our walks are friendly, welcoming and empowering, they are a great opportunity to explore the outdoors, discover new places and meet new people.
Council news | 03 Mar 26
In Richmond upon Thames, there are many great ways for women and girls to get involved in sport from grants and bursaries to coaching and volunteering opportunities.
Council news | 27 Feb 26
Whitton Community Centre is the home to a multitude of clubs, associations, small businesses and support groups. It is open every day of the week, all year round with spaces to hire for events, business and community groups.
Whitton Community Association was established in 1966 to connect the residents of Whitton and Heathfield. As a charity the association championed for a community centre to create a support network for all ages, by providing a social hive for education, activity and leisure.
Sixty years on, Whitton Community Association takes great pride in having long established groups. It continues to be part of the growth of new groups to further benefit the local community.
Community news | Whitton Community Association | 27 Feb 26
Residents are invited to come together at Barnes Tuesday Local - a relaxed weekly social evening hosted by Barnes Community Association (BCA).
Community news | Barnes Community Association | 26 Feb 26
Live Languages are saying a huge thank you to all their French students and fellow local Francophiles who joined their recent charity coffee morning celebrating Epiphany (la Fête des Rois).
Community news | Live Languages | 26 Feb 26
Local psychologist Dr Genevieve von Lob is teaming up with DJ Josh Silver to bring ecstatic dance to Twickenham, with an inaugural evening of heart-opening movement, music and connection at ETNA Community Centre on Friday 13 March.
Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 26 Feb 26
This March, take part in a variety of physical activity events and activities as we mark International Women’s Day with movement and community spirit.
Council news | 23 Feb 26
Join the Swedish Pilsnerbandet and Whitton Community Big Band at Whitton Community Centre on 11 April for a spring big band spectacular.
Community news | Whitton Community Big Band | 23 Feb 26
A brilliant and varied programme of dramatic plays, comedy theatre, musicals, children’s shows, and music performance awaits you this spring at the wonderful OSO Theatre on Barnes Pond.
Community news | OSO Theatre | 19 Feb 26
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