Eel Pie Island — Attraction in London

This place is only open a few times a year to allow the public walk around and visit the artist studios. There is also some residential homes which you walk past before you get to the large boat house.

The artists we met were really nice to chat to and be able to see different art pieces across a variety of art mediums. I would bear in mind the following before planning a visit:

Some of the walkways are very uneven and a couple of the studios have steps up into them that have seen better days, therefore it can be inaccessible at times for those that are in wheelchairs, or have pushchairs. As there isn’t much space, it can get very crowded at times, especially for the studios that are in the boatyard. There isn’t anything in terms of food and drink, so it’s best to look for this across the river. It’s not somewhere that has anything for children to do, such as a play area. Unfortunately I did see a child decide to try and climb up an upturned boat that had been converted into an art display. Some of the artists only take cash, so if you are wishing to purchase something, don’t just...

Had the most amazing time in the Richmond area last weekend. So many places to visit eel pie island was like a hidden treasure, residential now but famous in the sixties for new groups playing, Rolling Stones for one. Walking along the Thames great exercise and fabulous scenery. The Angler pub in Teddington by the lock fantastic position and food looked delicious and very well presented. We then walked along the river to Kingston historic town dating back to medieval and Tudor era. Kew Gardens absolutely amazing and wedding venue too. We stayed at the Coach and Horses pub a few minutes walk from the Elizabeth gate for the gardens. Orchid exhibition was on show. Food and accommodation absolutely excellent, comfortable, staff, food and atmosphere brilliant. Also excellent bus services to Richmond another must go too high street. Bus number 65 from Kew. Also The Petersham nursery. Evening meal there excellent but a touch pricey. But for a special occasion a must. Atmosphere and attention to...

Eel Pie Island is a 8.935-acre (3.6 ha) island in the The River Thames at Twickenham /Ham in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. It is on the maintained minimum head of water above The Only Lock on the tideway and is accessible by boat or from the left (generally north) bank by footbridge. The island featured major jazz and blues venues in the 1960s.

The Island has much history such as it's name coming from the similarities between the shape of The Island and The Shape of the eel pies that was served on the Ireland in the 18th century.

During The 60s the island became a local home to music with many artists performing here including Rolling stones, Queen, Eric Clapton and The Beatles. Many other artists have either been influenced or inspired by the Music scene that once lived...