| Richmond Green | |
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| Type | Village green |
| Location | London |
| Area | 12 acres |
| Operated by | London Borough of Richmond upon Thames |
| Status | Open all year |
Richmond Green is a recreation area near the centre of Richmond, a town of about 20,000 inhabitants situated in south-west London. Owned by the Crown Estate, it is leased to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.[2] The Green, which has been described as "one of the most beautiful urban greens surviving anywhere in England",[3] is roughly square in shape and its open grassland, framed with broadleaf trees, extends to roughly twelve acres (5 hectares). On the north-east side there is also a smaller open space called Little Green.[4] Richmond Green and Little Green are overlooked by a mixture of period townhouses, historic buildings and municipal and commercial establishments including the Richmond Lending Library and Richmond Theatre.
On summer weekends and public holidays the Green attracts many residents and visitors. It has a long history of hosting sporting events: from the 16th century onwards tournaments and archery contests have taken place on the Green, while cricket matches have been played since the mid-18th century,[5] continuing to the present day.
- ^ Historic England. "Drinking fountain at south corner of the Green (1065308)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "Old Deer Park Richmond: Landscape Strategy" (PDF). Kim Wilkie Associates. September 1999. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ Cherry, Bridget and Pevsner, Nikolaus (1983). The Buildings of England – London 2: South. London: Penguin Books. p. 521. ISBN 0-14-0710-47-7.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Richmond Green properties: Old Palace Lane to the Old Deer Park Gates". Local History Notes – Richmond Green: Properties. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Richmond Green: Properties". Local History Notes. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.