What To Do & See in South West London

First up in my mini South West London travel guide has to be the Petersham Nurseries. Dining in The Teahouse is always a treat. We love to pop down for lunch and sample the seasonal food inspired by their beautiful kitchen garden - the orange and polenta cake is a perfect pudding. The shop is full of beautiful vintage and home finds, I just adore the atmosphere here!

I was so excited to hear that the palace had opened back up at Kew! It’s so beautiful there - the greenhouse is epic - and there is also a brilliant playground for little ones to run around in. I really recommend Kew Gardens for parents.

You’ll have seen from my stories how much I love the Chiswick markets - the Duck Pond Market is a vibrant marketplace for small businesses, local artisans and food producers. Open on the 1st, 3rd and 5th  Saturdays of the month (I have a reminder on my phone!) you’ll leave with a bag full of cheese, pastries, handmade soaps, organic wine and flowers.

If you can get a table outside here at Annies then do, but the inside is just as gorgeous. Delicious yet simple food, cocktails and lovely people. They have a few sister restaurants too; the Rock and Rose in Richmond and two Little Bird restaurants in Chiswick and Battersea. Such a lovely place to stop by after visiting some of the bustling South West London markets.

Still wondering what to do in South West London? History buffs will love this one. When the sun is shining, a day spent wandering through the majestic grounds of Hampton Court Palace is always a treat. The very opulent interior is fabulous for getting some unique home inspiration from too.