Twickenham's riverside gardens get spruced up for summer

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

Gardens down by Twickenham riverside have been spruced up for summer so that they can be enjoyed by the whole community.

Diamond Jubilee Gardens, situated just behind Twickenham's high street, offer a leafy respite from the hustle and bustle of the town centre - and, thanks to the efforts of Richmond Parks Team, are now looking greener than ever!

New planting has been put in place all around the Gardens, with fencing protecting the plants while they become established.

Replacements for missing benches are scheduled to be installed both in the Gardens and down on the Riverside Embankment.

There's also been fresh paint and other works carried out to ensure the area is safe for use for people of all ages.

The children's sandpit has also been tidied up and the Richmond Parks Team will be putting in a refreshed top layer in the coming weeks.

The work has been led by Trustees of the Twickenham Riverside Trust (the leaseholder of Diamond Jubilee Gardens) and Richmond Parks Team.

Café Sunshine, which offers training for people with learning disabilities, has been able to reopen (Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 5.30pm) and is now taking cashless payments. Café Manager Debbie and co-worker Anit are delighted with their new contactless machine - at last!

The café offers a lunch and afternoon tea menu, and outdoor seating overlooking the River Thames and the iconic Eel Pie Island, with a grassed picnic area and playground adjacent. Takeaway food and coffee are also available.

Richmond Card members can get a coffee and cake for £3.50 by presenting their card to the cashier.

Twickenham's public toilets (which include both baby changing and disabled facilities) are also now open daily beside the café.

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