Vine Road Pavilion

Richmond upon Thames

Vine Road Pavilion is a hidden kind of place, the sort you find because someone tipped you off. It sits in SW13, and its programming leans towards the curious end of London life. Expect nature in the city. Walks that look for bats sit alongside film screenings about the animals you rarely get to see. Family growing sessions keep things hands on and social. That suits people who like to learn without it feeling like a lesson. Go with kids, go with someone who knows their plants, or go on your own and talk to whoever ends up beside you. The crowd tends to be curious and easygoing. Come with a bit of patience and an open mind.