Gardens · London
The Lensbury
In or near Thames Ditton.
The Lensbury — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
Graeme Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Teddington · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Lensbury is a garden of interest in england-london, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Lensbury is a riverside resort offering a variety of leisure activities including a watersports centre, tennis courts, and kids' clubs. It also provides facilities for events and weddings, making it a versatile venue for both relaxation and gatherings.
From the Wikipedia article
The Lensbury is a conference centre, hotel, and leisure facility located on the banks of the Thames in Teddington, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The Lensbury was founded in 1920, as a club for employees of the oil company Shell and was known as the "Lensbury Club" until the 1990s. In May 2019, it was sold by Shell to L+R and is part of Iconic Hotels & Resorts.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Lensbury Club ("Lensbury Social and Athletic Club") was established in 1920, as a sports club for Shell staff in the United Kingdom – one of the driving forces behind its formation was Dutchman Henri Deterding, one of the original founders of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies, who was a fitness fanatic. Land was acquired in Broom Road, Teddington, for playing fields and within a year, there were active sections in Cricket, Rugby, Football, Rowing, Ladies Hockey, Tennis and Chess. Between 1920 and the beginning of the Second World War, significant additions to the Lensbury estate were made with property and land purchases on both sides of Broom Road. In 1933, the club merged with…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4278, -0.3186
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW11 9NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Twickenham
- Phone
- 020 8614 6450
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Teddington — 1 km
- Official site
- www.lensbury.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q6523233 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Lensbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Teddington Lock Footbridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
River Thames at Ham and Kingston
Lidos & outdoor pools · 0.4 km
Teddington Lock
Canal locks · 0.6 km
Teddington School
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Ham Christian Centre
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Cinema Palace
Theatres · 0.8 km
Ham Lands
Forests & woodlands · 0.9 km
Ham Lands
Wildlife reserves · 0.9 km
1-6 Parkleys Parade, 17-23 Dryden Court and sculpture to north
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Pastorale
Parks · 0.9 km
Cassel Hospital
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Teddington Obelisk
Forts · 0.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lensbury?
- The Lensbury is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW11 9NU), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is The Lensbury?
- The Lensbury — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Lensbury?
- The nearest railway station is Teddington, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW11 9NU.
- When was The Lensbury built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Who owns The Lensbury?
- The Lensbury is owned by Iconic Hotels & Resorts.
- How do I get to The Lensbury?
- The nearest railway station is Teddington, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW11 9NU.