Historic Hampton temple to re-open to the public

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

5th Nov 2021 | Local News

Garrick's Temple in Hampton at sunset (Image: Derek Winterburn)
Garrick's Temple in Hampton at sunset (Image: Derek Winterburn)

A historic temple near Teddington will be reopening to the public this September as part of the Open House London Festival.

Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, on the Riverside at Hampton, was built by the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick in 1756 to celebrate the genius of William Shakespeare.

The Temple will be open between 2pm and 5pm on Sunday 5 September, and on subsequent Sundays, through to and including Sunday 24 October.

Public Transport available to the Temple include the R68, 111 and 216 buses to the Garrick Villa stop.

The nearest train stations are Hampton or Hampton Court with a 20 minute walk to the Temple or 111 bus ride or R68 Bus ride from the stations.

Learn more about this historic site HERE.

     

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