The Antipodea café restaurant in Radnor Gardens has re-opened today – Thursday- ahead of Easter.

The Australian-themed outlet was forced to close two weeks ago following repeated break-ins, vandalism and antisocial behaviour which left staff in fear.

During the closure, a notice in the window stated: "Unfortunately, due to frequent break-ins we have to close to put further security in place and look after our staff. We hope to be back open as soon as possible." Credit: Antipodea.

The company, which operates eateries in Richmond, Kew and the riverside location in Twickenham, has introduced new security measures after talks with the police and borough council.

The restaurant sits on a prime site overlooking the Thames at Cross Deep in Twickenham and is popular with local families using Radnor Gardens and its playground, however it has become a target for young thieves and vandals.

During the closure, a notice in the window stated: "Unfortunately, due to frequent break-ins we have to close to put further security in place and look after our staff. We hope to be back open as soon as possible."

The restaurant, which opened in the summer of 2021, serves all-day brunch and is a daytime version of the restaurant's Richmond and Kew venues.

As well as drinks, the cafe has a wide selection of pastries and breakfast and lunch dishes, including many with the ethically sourced cacklebean eggs .

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Continuing the Australian theme, homemade lamingtons, TimTams, Vegemite, koala bears and Minties are all available to buy at the restaurant.

The restaurant has around 15 tables and provides full table service, as well as takeaway and delivery.

The gardens were created in 1903 by Twickenham Urban District Council from two riverside properties - Radnor House formed the central section of the gardens and the riverside garden of Cross Deep House formed the southern area.