The view from the top of the hill at Richmond Terrace is one of the finest in London, taking in much of the Thames as well as St. Paul's Cathedral.

Richmond Park is the largest of London's Royal Parks, and is home to free roaming red and fallow deer. Kew Gardens are also part of the borough.

The home of English rugby is found in the Richmond district of Twickenham.

Richmond-upon-Thames is the only London borough to contain districts on both sides of the river.