What's On in Richmond this weekend: Wildlife trail, theatre and more

By Cesar Medina 24th Jul 2025

Lots of events in Richmond this weekend for residents to enjoy (credit: Cesar Medina).
Lots of events in Richmond this weekend for residents to enjoy (credit: Cesar Medina).

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Struggling to think of what to do this weekend? Don't worry, Richmond Nub News has you covered with some of our top picks!

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1. Poor Clare - Orange Tree Theatre

Watch Poor Clare at the OT this weekend (credit: Ellie Kurttz).

About: Clare has it all. She’s a super-rich noblewoman living her best life in medieval Assisi, trying out hairstyles, and sharing the latest gossip with her sister and maids.

Everything is on track for her to marry some super-rich nobleman and live super-richly ever after.

But on the streets of Assisi, she meets Francis, who’s sharing some of the wildest ideas Clare has ever heard. And when she listens to what he has to say, her eyes are opened to a whole new way of living.

Arsema Thomas, star of Netflix’s hit Bridgerton spin-off Queen Charlotte, makes her stage debut, alongside Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone – Netflix) in this hilarious and off-beat comedy inspired by the stories of Saint Clare and Saint Francis of Assisi.

Chiara Atik’s comedy was winner of the 2022 American Theatre Critics Association’s New Play Award, the LA Drama Critics Circle winner for Best New Play, and was a Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist.

Blanche McIntyre is a regular director at the National Theatre, RSC and Shakespeare’s Globe, and a past winner of a Critics’ Circle Award and UK Theatre Award.

When: 12 July - 9 August.

Where: 1 Clarence St, Richmond TW9 2SA.

Price: Click the link below.

See website for more information.

2. Be Explorers Summer Wildlife Trail

Discover Richmond's wild side this summer (credit: BeRichmond).

About: Embark on a wild adventure in Richmond upon Thames with the Be Explorers Be Explorers wildlife trail.

From 19 July to 25 August, follow the trail map and discover the beautiful wildlife throughout the town.

Wander through Richmond's stunning scenery, from riverside paths to leafy green spaces, and keep your eyes peeled for fascinating wildlife along the way.

Once you've spotted all the creatures, scan the QR code on your trail map and *upload a photo of your completed map to our website for the chance to win a fantastic £100 voucher to Cocotte.

As well as this, you will be given exclusive access to a free printable activity booklet, perfect for keeping little explorers busy at home.

Once you've finished the trail, you'll head to Hotel Chocolat to collect your very own Be Explorers 'Little Explorer sticker' and a FREE mini ice cream as a reward for completing the adventure!

When: Thursday, 24 July to Monday, 25 August.

Where: Richmond upon Thames

Price: Free!

See website for more information.

3. Breakfast & Brunch - Namaste Village Twickenham

Namaste Village's new Breakfast & Brunch menu this Saturday and Sunday (credit: Image supplied).

About: This weekend, guests can enjoy a fresh take on traditional Indian breakfast and brunch classics that are authentic, flavourful, and 100% vegetarian. 

Click here to view the menu.

When: Saturday and Sundays from 8am to 11:30pm,

Where: 29 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3JZ.

Price: Visit website below.

See website for more information.

2. Cricket - The Turk's Head

Head down to The Turk's Head this weekend for all the sports action (credit: Cesar Medina).

About: The Turk's Head, Twickenham will showing the cricket test match between England and India with day one beginning today.

When: Thursday, 24 July at 11am.

Where: The Turk's Head, 28 Winchester Road, TW1 1LF

Price: Free!

See website for more information.

For more events in and around Richmond, head over to our What's Section HERE.

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