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The King's Observatory — Attraction in London

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The King's Observatory
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The King's Observatory is a Grade I listed building in Richmond, London. Now a private dwelling, it formerly housed an astronomical and terrestrial magnetic observatory founded by King George III.
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White Swan
26 Old Palace Ln, Richmond TW9 1PG, United Kingdom
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The King's Observatory

Gardens, Old Deer Park, Richmond TW9 2SB, United Kingdom
4.5(35)
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The King's Observatory is a Grade I listed building in Richmond, London. Now a private dwelling, it formerly housed an astronomical and terrestrial magnetic observatory founded by King George III.

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attractions: Old Deer Park, Richmond Lock and Footbridge, Syon House, Richmond Green, Twickenham Bridge, Queen Charlotte's Cottage, Trumpeter’s House, restaurants: London Apprentice, Greedies, Pasta & Amore, White Swan, Twickenham Spice | Restaurant & Takeaway
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Nearby attractions of The King's Observatory

Old Deer Park

Richmond Lock and Footbridge

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Old Deer Park

4.5

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Richmond Lock and Footbridge

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London Apprentice

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Angela OrphanouAngela Orphanou
This place is one of the secret places I love to discover and I'm so glad that I got the chance to visit. The observatory it sits in its own grounds but within a golf course. The tour has started with the history of the place, and then we moved from room to room, learning about the objects in each one. My favourite room of the house it was the dining room with a bespoke wallpaper. If the avaibility turns up to go and visit the place will definitely recommend it. As is a private residence is only open couple of times a year, so I'm was so glad I got a ticket for it.
John WalshJohn Walsh
This place the Kings Observatory is open ONLY for 4 weeks a year,by purchasing tickets in advance online - Register with them in advance for your chance to visit a hidden gem of a house in Kew - Hidden between the Royal Old Deer Golf Course & Kew Gardens - I thoroughly enjoyed my experience of visiting this beautiful house & Observatory with historical background!!!
Engee001Engee001
Only open for small group tours for a few weeks each year, it is very worthwhile getting a ticket. Very informative tour guide and a fabulous private house with an incredible history - both the house and the area.
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This place is one of the secret places I love to discover and I'm so glad that I got the chance to visit. The observatory it sits in its own grounds but within a golf course. The tour has started with the history of the place, and then we moved from room to room, learning about the objects in each one. My favourite room of the house it was the dining room with a bespoke wallpaper. If the avaibility turns up to go and visit the place will definitely recommend it. As is a private residence is only open couple of times a year, so I'm was so glad I got a ticket for it.
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This place the Kings Observatory is open ONLY for 4 weeks a year,by purchasing tickets in advance online - Register with them in advance for your chance to visit a hidden gem of a house in Kew - Hidden between the Royal Old Deer Golf Course & Kew Gardens - I thoroughly enjoyed my experience of visiting this beautiful house & Observatory with historical background!!!
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Only open for small group tours for a few weeks each year, it is very worthwhile getting a ticket. Very informative tour guide and a fabulous private house with an incredible history - both the house and the area.
Engee001

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4.5
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5.0
3y

About six months before we visited, my wife and I walked down the River Thames path and spotted the house in line with the first obelisk. We booked our tickets in advance, and the lady who was the tour guide was excellent. Her knowledge was remarkable, and we got a superb history lesson about the house and George III. One bonus was we were on the tour with a man with his daughter who had owned the original silk roll of the Chinese drawings reproduced on the walls in one of the rooms. The last treat was seeing the cupola with the telescope and seeing how it all worked. Many thanks to our excellent tour guide; she was brilliant, and the house tour was so enjoyable. Very highly recommended, and thank you to the present owners who allow these...

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5.0
4y

This place is one of the secret places I love to discover and I'm so glad that I got the chance to visit. The observatory it sits in its own grounds but within a golf course.

The tour has started with the history of the place, and then we moved from room to room, learning about the objects in each one.

My favourite room of the house it was the dining room with a bespoke wallpaper.

If the avaibility turns up to go and visit the place will definitely recommend it.

As is a private residence is only open couple of times a year, so I'm was so glad I got a...

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5.0
3y

This place the Kings Observatory is open ONLY for 4 weeks a year,by purchasing tickets in advance online - Register with them in advance for your chance to visit a hidden gem of a house in Kew - Hidden between the Royal Old Deer Golf Course & Kew Gardens - I thoroughly enjoyed my experience of visiting this beautiful house & Observatory with historical...

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