Friary Gardens — Attraction in Richmond

Discovered this beautiful and peaceful little garden while on a short visit to Richmond. It was just a five minute walk from the busy market square, along the narrow Friar's Wynd and through a medieval postern gate next to the Georgian Theatre. The gate once led to a Franciscan friary, and the ruins of its bell tower dominate the garden. There's also a wishing well, a beautifully kept war memorial, and an amazing sculpture carved from a tree trunk. See how many carved plants and creatures you can spot! The lawns and flowerbeds looked very well tended, and the spring flowers were a riot of colour. Lots of benches around the garden. There's a bus stop next to one of the entrances, and a short stay car park close by. A tranquil haven where you can relax away from the bustle of the...

A beautiful place to walk around or sit and reflect. Flower beds are amazing and never seem to be short of color for most of the year some of the trees. I remember from my childhood I no longer bed but I'm pleased to see that new ones are growing in that place. It is somewhere that my mother would bring me as a child on a hot summer afternoon where you can play in the shade on the grass. Also it is a place to remember those who have fought and died for...

This is a must have visit in the Richmond area. It's part of the old Friary which was on This site, you can still see some other part of the grounds and building on the hospital just behind the tower.

The tower itself is situated inside Friary Gardens which itself is a must and your visits to Richmond. The tower itself is an impressive example of old architecture and you can clearly see where it once was a...