ListingsUpdated Fri 23 Oct
Richmond London: what's on and things to do
What is on in Richmond and out to Hampton Court: the palace after dark at Halloween, the ice rink from November, the riverside pubs and Kew's light trails in winter. Check the last train before you book a late slot.
What to expect
9 listings ahead in Richmond. The busiest rooms are Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace and Richmond Park. Mostly Seasonal and Sport.
Nearby
Each venue above has its own page with its address, its opening hours and every date we hold for it.
Friday
23 October-
Sport Free
Dogs in Richmond Park
The largest of the royal parks and the one with the deer, which is why dogs must be on a lead in May and June and in September and October. The gates open and close with the light.
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Free
Stargazing in Richmond Park
Until 31 Oct
The darkest sky inside London, far enough from the centre that the Milky Way is occasionally there. The park closes at dusk in winter, so this is a late summer and autumn thing.
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Seasonal From £19.50
Halloween at Kew: after-dark trail
Until 1 Nov
A lit trail with live actors and the headless horseman. Non-members from 19.50 off peak, and 1 pound on Universal Credit or Pension Credit. Opens 6pm, 4pm from 25 October.
Saturday
24 October-
Seasonal Included with admission
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace
Until 1 Nov
Daytime rather than a ticketed after dark trail: costumed characters through the state apartments and the maze, all of it inside the normal admission price.
Friday
13 November-
Seasonal From £25.50
Christmas at Kew
Until 3 Jan 2027
A mile of lit trail through the gardens after dark, ending at the Palm House. Ticketed separately from general Kew admission, and last entry depends on which gate you booked.
Friday
20 November-
Seasonal
Hampton Court Palace ice rink
Until 3 Jan 2027
In front of the west front of the palace, floodlit, with its own ticket separate from palace admission. 2026 dates not yet announced.
Thursday
3 December-
Seasonal From £25.50
Christmas at Kew: adults only evening
New for 2026: the light trail with no children on it, on Wednesday 3 December. Same route and same last entry times by gate, and only two of these evenings all season.
Wednesday
9 December-
Seasonal From £25.50
Christmas at Kew: adults only evening
New for 2026: the light trail with no children on it, on Wednesday 9 December. Same route and same last entry times by gate, and only two of these evenings all season.
Friday
26 March-
Seasonal From £22
Easter at Kew
Until 11 Apr
The gardens at their best fortnight of the year, with a trail for children through the Easter weekend. Included with admission, and the glasshouses are warm if it turns.
