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| Inside the Teahouse conservatory |
The first occasion I visited Petersham Nurseries was when we decided to walk from home to the nursery to test our endurance and the feasibility of completing the Oxfam 100km Trailfinders walk. The walk was short of 20km..we decided it was not feasible. The walk was enjoyable but the welcoming sight of the selection of cakes and the simple, hearty fare was our respite. It was rather cold that day and the heartwarming fare was just what we needed as we tried to warm ourselves up.
Petersham Nurseries has both a casual, canteen like Teahouse with a selection of hot food and cakes, as well as the one michelin star 'Cafe', which is the restaurant. The Teahouse, housed in a conservatory of colourful painted chairs and wooden and metal tables, was supplemented by a jet like heater to keep the patrons warm. The Cafe also housed a rustic store of homewares and gardenwares.
This return visit was a result of a last ditch attempt at training for the Barcelona Half Marathon, which happens in a week. So after an 8-mile run around Richmond Park, on again this frosty and drizzly day, we ended up here. Again, cold and seeking refuge in front of the heater - but not a bad place to end after a spot of exercise. Food was simple and tasty, and extremely filling. A shared slice of Hazelnut, Pear and Chocolate cake rounded off the meal nicely but with a mental note to visit on a warmer day next time around. Definitely a nice spot if the sun was shining and as with other Richmond places, very family friendly.
Petersham Nurseries (Teahouse and Cafe)
Church Lane
Off Petersham Road
Richmond, Surrey
TW10 7AG
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| Cake selection in the Teahouse |
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| Hot food selection |
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| Rolled Chicken Breast stuffed with spinach and yummy vegetables |
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| Pear, hazelnut and chocolate cake |
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| Interior of the Teahouse |
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| Inside the shop next to the Cafe |
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| Some of the kitchenware available |
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