The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is situated in south-west London. It is the only London borough to straddle the Thames with districts on both sides of the river. There are some large areas of open space within the borough boundaries, including the largest urban park in Europe, Richmond Park. The borough is residential and home to some of the most affluent districts of London such as Barnes, Richmond and East Sheen. The main suburban developments are Hampton and Teddington in the south, Twickenham, St Margarets and Whitton in the centre and Richmond, Kew, Mortlake and Barnes which follow the loop of the river.- Category ID : 155742