Habitats & Heritage

Habitats & Heritage We are the charity that acts for the natural and historic environment in south and west London

Habitats & Heritage is the charity that cares for the natural and historic environment and climate in south and west London. We want to see nature flourish whilst protecting and enhancing south and west London’s historic environment. We Use our local knowledge and experience to lead the way in protecting and creating a better and more sustainable environment for everyone. Find out more about our w

ork and how you can get involved in making a difference on your doorstep below.

Habitats -
• Building better quality habitats, ecosystems, urban greening and rewilding for nature and people to thrive.

Heritage -
• Protecting, conserving and restoring our unique heritage for present, and future, generations.

Climate -
• Energy efficiency focusing on people in fuel poverty in Richmond, Wandsworth and Merton.

Community-
• Empowering and mobilising communities groups to enhance and maintain the spaces they care about, predominantly Friends of Parks groups.

We work across the London Boroughs of: Richmond; Hounslow; Kingston; Wandsworth; Ealing; and Merton.

A massive thank you to Be Richmond who have selected Habitats & Heritage to receive the proceeds from their Photography...
23/06/2026

A massive thank you to Be Richmond who have selected Habitats & Heritage to receive the proceeds from their Photography competition. A beautiful collection of nature, town centre and riverside shots.

The exhibition is completely free to visit. It is running between 22nd and 26th June so go and take a look soon!

📍Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (RHACC), TW9 2RE
Enter via the main entrance of the college and head to the main atrium!

Swipe to see our CEO Paul's favourite snap! Which will be your favourite?

Next week at the Chapel 📣Lady Isabel Burton was a formidable woman in the 19th-century. She is mostly remembered for bei...
18/06/2026

Next week at the Chapel 📣

Lady Isabel Burton was a formidable woman in the 19th-century. She is mostly remembered for being Sir Richard Burton's wife (if at all) but she was so much more than that.

Dr Helen Brown explores the life of Lady Isabel, her experience as an explorer, traveller, and writer, and her role in the building of the recently reopened Burton Mausoleum.

Join us at Grove Gardens Chapel on Tuesday 23rd June at 7pm! Link for tickets are in our bio 🔗

We had a fantastic day on Saturday welcoming 116 visitors on two sold out tours of Bazalgette's London! Thank you all fo...
12/06/2026

We had a fantastic day on Saturday welcoming 116 visitors on two sold out tours of Bazalgette's London! Thank you all for coming, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

We drove on Bazalgette's embankments, past some of his bridges, and near the streets he redesigned. All the while we were travelling over Bazalgette's sewers which were working hard to keep up with the rain!

To learn more about our "Bazalgette and the Great Stink of London" project and the Bazalgette Mausoleum, head to our website.

Thank you to Lord Peter Hendy for the loan of his vintage Routemaster bus!

Next week at the Chapel, Dylan from the H&H Nature Team is exploring the varied world of ponds! Ponds are a valuable hab...
11/06/2026

Next week at the Chapel, Dylan from the H&H Nature Team is exploring the varied world of ponds!

Ponds are a valuable habitat in urban areas and they support life from the smallest of invertebrates to larger urban mammals. Some species spend their lives under water, others lay eggs, and some use it to drink and wash.

Ponds don't have to be huge, you can create small freshwater habitats with recycled materials!

Join us at Grove Gardens Chapel on Tuesday 16th June at 7pm! Link for tickets are in our bio 🔗

A big thank you to one of our hardest-working volunteers... Mother Nature! 🌱☀️But seriously, this first big harvest woul...
09/06/2026

A big thank you to one of our hardest-working volunteers... Mother Nature! 🌱☀️

But seriously, this first big harvest wouldn't have been possible without our amazing volunteers. We're so grateful for all their hard work, and we're delighted that some of this home-grown goodness is going to The Real Junk Food Project 💚🥬🫜

No garden? No problem 🌱Join us at our lovely Greenhouse in Twickenham and discover how to grow your own food right from ...
09/06/2026

No garden? No problem 🌱
Join us at our lovely Greenhouse in Twickenham and discover how to grow your own food right from your windowsill. From herbs to edible plants and simple seed sprouting, you’ll learn how to bring a little green into your home and onto your plate – without needing outdoor space 🌿

🗓 Thursday 9 July
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Grimwood Road Community Garden, Twickenham
🎫 £2.50 | Concessions free
Save your place at https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GODE 🌼

This Saturday, join us for a talk and exclusive tour of the Bazalgette Mausoleum as part of this year's London Festival ...
08/06/2026

This Saturday, join us for a talk and exclusive tour of the Bazalgette Mausoleum as part of this year's London Festival of Architecture!

This event considers the unique story of the Bazalgette Mausoleum as a memorial that was built for one man, then purchased by another. It explores the themes of belonging, identity, and memory through the architecture of this monument.

📍St Mary's Church Garden Hall, Wimbledon, SW19 7BP
📅Saturday 13th June
⏰11:45am-12:45pm

Book your tickets now!
🔗https://www.trybooking.com
🎫General admission £3 | Concessions free

Next week!📣🎨Last year marked 250 years of one of Britain's favourite painters: JMW Turner. Following the success of the ...
04/06/2026

Next week!📣🎨

Last year marked 250 years of one of Britain's favourite painters: JMW Turner. Following the success of the recent Turner & Constable exhibition at Tate Britain, Dr Nicole Cochrane, Assistant Curator, British Art (1790-1850), is our next guest speaker!

Dr Cochrane will explore the life and work of JMW Turner and his relationship with the landscape of Twickenham and the Thames as a retreat from the London art world.

Join us at Grove Gardens Chapel on Tuesday 9th June at 7pm! Link for tickets are in our bio 🔗

Today! Come and celebrate the grand finale of this incredible two-year project with us.
04/06/2026

Today! Come and celebrate the grand finale of this incredible two-year project with us.

Don't forget the Burton events at Richmond library on Wednesday 4th June. There is a drop in session between 2-4pm followed by a talk and reception starting at 7.30pm. Learn more about the fascinating research and work carried out by our friends at


Address

53 Grimwood Road
Twickenham
TW11BY

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+447860878462

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