Petersham Nurseries - Richmond

Discover an oasis of calm in lush green surroundings at Petersham Nurseries in Richmond, which is home to a restaurant, cafe, garden centre and shop.

Taking inspiration from its leafy English garden setting, this is a place where you can step away from the bustle of the city and feel in tune with nature.

What is there to do at Petersham Nurseries?

Find ideas, advice and lots of beautiful plants, pots and accessories to buy in the nursery garden, or get creative at one of the regular seasonal container workshops. Take home a bespoke arrangement courtesy of The Potting Shed. Choose a pot and plants to go in it, and the arrangement will be ready for collection at the end of your visit.

There are more shopping opportunities in the lifestyle and homeware shop, which sells everything from vintage furniture and unique pieces to original gifts.

Stop for tea and a slice of homemade cake at the Teahouse, where you can also enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea inspired by the natural world. For a magical dining experience, book a table at Petersham Nurseries Restaurant and dine beneath a canopy of bougainvillea, vines and fragrant jasmine.

What can I expect at Petersham Nurseries Restaurant?

Petersham Nurseries Restaurant brings nature into its glasshouse dining room, full of fragrant climbing plants and decked out with antique furniture, mirrors and paintings.

Expect seasonal dishes inspired by the kitchen garden, such as fried courgette flowers or spiced lamb rack with yellow split peas, barley and garden herbs. Save room for a delicious dessert or a selection of cheeses with rosemary crackers and Petersham honey.

Look out for the restaurant’s regular wine lunches. Enjoy a bespoke menu and a handpicked selection of wines from Petersham Cellar in the private kitchen-garden’s greenhouse.

How do I get to Petersham Nurseries and where is it?

Petersham Nurseries is located in Richmond in south-west London.

The closest station is Richmond, served by South West Trains from Waterloo and the District line. To get to Petersham Nurseries from the station, you can either walk for 20 minutes along the river or hop on a bus – the 65 bus stops frequently outside the station.

What are the opening times?

Petersham Nurseries is closed on Monday, except bank holidays.

The restaurant is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm, Thursday and Friday from 12pm to 5pm, opening again for dinner from 6pm to 11pm, and Saturday from 12pm to 11pm.

The Teahouse is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4.30pm, Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and on Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

The Garden Nursery and shop opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 11pm to 5pm. 

How to book

Booking in advance is essential. You can book your table at Petersham Nurseries online.

While you’re there, discover plenty of things to do in Richmond.