2012

As well as the specific events below, there is a huge amount to do in the area, from courses in botanical illustration at Kew Gardens to the thrill of the world's largest rugby stadium, from Dame Edna Everage in our local Panto to the world-famous embroidery courses at Hampton Court Palace, from bread-making evenings at the wonderful French Table restaurant to the glitz and glamour of the West End (just half an hour away), there really is something for everyone.

Our own favourites are just a minute's walk from the hotel door. Why not catch a boat up to Richmond then rent a bike for the day? Or just stroll through Bushy Park and catch a glimpse of the wild deer. And there's always a great meal waiting for you at Jamie Oliver's Italian.
So, here are a few events that may be of interest:

JANUARY

Ice skating at Hampton Court Palace, until 8th Jan.
Swan Lake at Richmond Theatre, 18-19 Jan.
Michael Sheen the actor discusses his career at the Rose Theatre, Kingston. 6th Jan.
Southbank Sinfonia at the Rose Theatre, Kingston. With presenter David Suchet, 28 Jan.
Duck Pond Market, Heron Square, Richmond. 8th Jan.

FEBRUARY

Rugby. Six Nations at Twickenham. February into March.
Over the Rainbow, The Story of Eva Cassidy. Musical at Richmond Theatre. 12th February.
Hollywood star Joely Richardson stars in Ibsen's The Lady From The Sea at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, just a five minute walk from the hotel door. Feb 23-Mar 17.
Talk at Kew Gardens 'The Universe and the Landscape', 29 Feb.

MARCH

The Kings Speech (the play) at Richmond Theatre. 5-10 March.
Spaghetti Western Orchestra perform classic Ennio Morricone at Richmond Theatre, 11th March.
South Pacific, New Wimbledon Theatre, 20-31 March.
Kew Village market, 4th March.

APRIL

The Wild, The Beautiful and the Damned, an exhibition about the debauchery of the Stuart Court at Hampton Court Palace. From 5th April
Also, Live Tudor Cookery at Hampton Court Palace. Come and watch the chefs prepare a feast fit for a king.
Motown's Greatest Hits at New Wimbledon Theatre, 27 April.

MAY

Rugby. Heineken Cup Final 2012, at the biggest Rugby Stadium in the world.
George Michael with live orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall, 2 May.

JUNE

Wimbledon Tennis Championships. 25 June – 8 July.
Comedian Jimmy Carr at Richmond Theatre, 17th June.
West Side Story at the Royal Albert Hall, 22-24 June.

JULY

2012 Olympics, the biggest sporting event in the world with bicycle rides going right through our village high street! The cycling time trials will be hosted at Hampton Court Palace, which is a short walk from the hotel, through the wonderful Bushy Park. 27 July – 12 August.
Dragon Boat Challenge, rowing event in Kingston, 17th July.

AUGUST

Paralympic Games. 29 Aug to 9 Sept.