Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare
GARRICK MUSEUM, CONCERT VENUE, EDUCATIONAL FACILITY & THEATRE
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare on the Riverside at Hampton (TW12 2EJ) was built by the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick in 1756 to celebrate the genius of William Shakespeare. The Temple is open to the public on Sunday afternoons (14.00-17.00) from Sunday 27th March 2022 until Sunday 23rd October 2022. Admission to the Garrick Exhibition and most events is free. The Temple is available for private events. For any enquiries, please contact Rupert Nichol by email: rupertnichol@hotmail.com or telephone 07880 790 763.
Choose a location
Head Office
Garrick's Villa, Hampton, Middlesex
Public opening times
Normal opening hours: Sunday afternoons (14.00-17.00) from Sunday 27th March to Sunday 23rd October 2022.
Garden: Daily throughout the year, 7.30am to dusk. Special group visits can be arranged at other times.
How to find us
The Temple is in Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2EJ. It is situated opposite Garrick's Villa in the public gardens (Garrick's Lawn) between the A308 (Hampton Court Road) and the banks of the river Thames. To find the Temple on Google Maps, search for ‘Garrick Temple, London’
CAR
A308 from Kingston via Hampton Court or from M3, Junction 1. Limited parking in nearby streets.
BUSES
The following buses stop close to the Temple at bus stop “Garrick Villa”.
R68 Richmond to Hampton Court.
111 Kingston to Heathrow.
216 Kingston to Staines.
TRAINS
From Waterloo and Clapham Junction:
To Hampton Court terminus, then walk or R68 bus.
or
To Hampton (on Shepperton line - not Hampton Wick)
then walk or 111 or 216 bus to “Garrick Villa”.
TUBE
District Line to Richmond, then R68 to “Garrick Villa”.
District Line to Wimbledon, then train and bus as above.
Normal opening hours: Sunday afternoons (14.00-17.00) from Sunday 27th March to Sunday 23rd October 2022.
Garden: Daily throughout the year, 7.30am to dusk. Special group visits can be arranged at other times.
How to find us
The Temple is in Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2EJ. It is situated opposite Garrick's Villa in the public gardens (Garrick's Lawn) between the A308 (Hampton Court Road) and the banks of the river Thames. To find the Temple on Google Maps, search for ‘Garrick Temple, London’
CAR
A308 from Kingston via Hampton Court or from M3, Junction 1. Limited parking in nearby streets.
BUSES
The following buses stop close to the Temple at bus stop “Garrick Villa”.
R68 Richmond to Hampton Court.
111 Kingston to Heathrow.
216 Kingston to Staines.
TRAINS
From Waterloo and Clapham Junction:
To Hampton Court terminus, then walk or R68 bus.
or
To Hampton (on Shepperton line - not Hampton Wick)
then walk or 111 or 216 bus to “Garrick Villa”.
TUBE
District Line to Richmond, then R68 to “Garrick Villa”.
District Line to Wimbledon, then train and bus as above.
Bookings and Special visits
To book the Temple for private events or to arrange special visits, please contact Gerard Linehan gfl1952@outlook.com
Events
For events administration please contact Rupert Nichol at rupertnichol@hotmail.com or phone Rupert on 07880 790763
Charitable donations
To make a charitable donation please send cheques to: Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare Trust (Charity No 1107200) c/o 30 Langham Road, Teddington, TW11 9HQ
A Gift Aid Form is available on request.
To book the Temple for private events or to arrange special visits, please contact Gerard Linehan gfl1952@outlook.com
Events
For events administration please contact Rupert Nichol at rupertnichol@hotmail.com or phone Rupert on 07880 790763
Charitable donations
To make a charitable donation please send cheques to: Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare Trust (Charity No 1107200) c/o 30 Langham Road, Teddington, TW11 9HQ
A Gift Aid Form is available on request.
Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare
GARRICK MUSEUM, CONCERT VENUE, EDUCATIONAL FACILITY & THEATRE
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare on the Riverside at Hampton (TW12 2EJ) was built by the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick in 1756 to celebrate the genius of William Shakespeare. The Temple is open to the public on Sunday afternoons (14.00-17.00) from Sunday 27th March 2022 until Sunday 23rd October 2022. Admission to the Garrick Exhibition and most events is free. The Temple is available for private events. For any enquiries, please contact Rupert Nichol by email: rupertnichol@hotmail.com or telephone 07880 790 763.
Choose a location
Head Office
Garrick's Villa, Hampton, Middlesex
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare on the Riverside at Hampton (TW12 2EJ) was built by the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick in 1756 to celebrate the genius of William Shakespeare. The Temple is open to the public on Sunday afternoons (14.00-17.00) from Sunday 27th March 2022 until Sunday 23rd October 2022. Admission to the Garrick Exhibition and most events is free. The Temple is available for private events. For any enquiries, please contact Rupert Nichol by email: rupertnichol@hotmail.com or telephone 07880 790 763.
Choose a location
Head Office
Garrick's Villa, Hampton, Middlesex
Public opening times
Normal opening hours: Sunday afternoons (14.00-17.00) from Sunday 27th March to Sunday 23rd October 2022.
Garden: Daily throughout the year, 7.30am to dusk. Special group visits can be arranged at other times.
How to find us
The Temple is in Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2EJ. It is situated opposite Garrick's Villa in the public gardens (Garrick's Lawn) between the A308 (Hampton Court Road) and the banks of the river Thames. To find the Temple on Google Maps, search for ‘Garrick Temple, London’
CAR
A308 from Kingston via Hampton Court or from M3, Junction 1. Limited parking in nearby streets.
BUSES
The following buses stop close to the Temple at bus stop “Garrick Villa”.
R68 Richmond to Hampton Court.
111 Kingston to Heathrow.
216 Kingston to Staines.
TRAINS
From Waterloo and Clapham Junction:
To Hampton Court terminus, then walk or R68 bus.
or
To Hampton (on Shepperton line - not Hampton Wick)
then walk or 111 or 216 bus to “Garrick Villa”.
TUBE
District Line to Richmond, then R68 to “Garrick Villa”.
District Line to Wimbledon, then train and bus as above.
Normal opening hours: Sunday afternoons (14.00-17.00) from Sunday 27th March to Sunday 23rd October 2022.
Garden: Daily throughout the year, 7.30am to dusk. Special group visits can be arranged at other times.
How to find us
The Temple is in Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2EJ. It is situated opposite Garrick's Villa in the public gardens (Garrick's Lawn) between the A308 (Hampton Court Road) and the banks of the river Thames. To find the Temple on Google Maps, search for ‘Garrick Temple, London’
CAR
A308 from Kingston via Hampton Court or from M3, Junction 1. Limited parking in nearby streets.
BUSES
The following buses stop close to the Temple at bus stop “Garrick Villa”.
R68 Richmond to Hampton Court.
111 Kingston to Heathrow.
216 Kingston to Staines.
TRAINS
From Waterloo and Clapham Junction:
To Hampton Court terminus, then walk or R68 bus.
or
To Hampton (on Shepperton line - not Hampton Wick)
then walk or 111 or 216 bus to “Garrick Villa”.
TUBE
District Line to Richmond, then R68 to “Garrick Villa”.
District Line to Wimbledon, then train and bus as above.
Bookings and Special visits
To book the Temple for private events or to arrange special visits, please contact Gerard Linehan gfl1952@outlook.com
Events
For events administration please contact Rupert Nichol at rupertnichol@hotmail.com or phone Rupert on 07880 790763
Charitable donations
To make a charitable donation please send cheques to: Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare Trust (Charity No 1107200) c/o 30 Langham Road, Teddington, TW11 9HQ
A Gift Aid Form is available on request.
To book the Temple for private events or to arrange special visits, please contact Gerard Linehan gfl1952@outlook.com
Events
For events administration please contact Rupert Nichol at rupertnichol@hotmail.com or phone Rupert on 07880 790763
Charitable donations
To make a charitable donation please send cheques to: Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare Trust (Charity No 1107200) c/o 30 Langham Road, Teddington, TW11 9HQ
A Gift Aid Form is available on request.
GARRICK’S TEMPLE TO SHAKESPEARE TRUST
Registered Charity No. 1107200
Patrons: Sir Geoffrey Cass, Michael Frayn, Sir Derek Jacobi, Robert Pennant Jones, Sir Ian McKellen, PrTrustees: Hilaunella Scales CBE, Claire Tomalin, Timothy West CBE.
Trustees: Liz Crowther, Hilary Dodman, Natalie France, Rupert Nichol, Councillor Suzette Nicholson, Richard Parry, Dermot Taylor, Paul Velluet.
Patrons: Sir Geoffrey Cass, Michael Frayn, Sir Derek Jacobi, Robert Pennant Jones, Sir Ian McKellen, PrTrustees: Hilaunella Scales CBE, Claire Tomalin, Timothy West CBE.
Trustees: Liz Crowther, Hilary Dodman, Natalie France, Rupert Nichol, Councillor Suzette Nicholson, Richard Parry, Dermot Taylor, Paul Velluet.
USEFUL LINKS
Twickenham Museum
David Garrick, The Life & Career of an English Actor
Garrick's Temple A Shrine to Shakespeare, Twickenham Museum
Friends of Strawberry Hill
The Temple Trust
Dr Johnson's House
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Royal Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare's Globe
National Theatre
The Rose Playhouse
Rose Theatre Kingston
Molesey Life
Totally Richmond
Visit Richmond
thelondonphile
TripAdvisor
Parks & Gardens ‘Garrick’s Villa’
Arts Richmond
The Garrick Club
David Garrick, The Life & Career of an English Actor
Garrick's Temple A Shrine to Shakespeare, Twickenham Museum
Friends of Strawberry Hill
The Temple Trust
Dr Johnson's House
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Royal Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare's Globe
National Theatre
The Rose Playhouse
Rose Theatre Kingston
Molesey Life
Totally Richmond
Visit Richmond
thelondonphile
TripAdvisor
Parks & Gardens ‘Garrick’s Villa’
Arts Richmond
The Garrick Club
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The line drawing of the temple in the banner is a detail from the drawing "Garrick's Temple of Shakespeare & Church at Hampton 1769" by Eric Fraser. Used here with the kind permission of Geoffrey Fraser.
Photograph 'Temple in Snow and Sunshine', Lewis Lloyd.
Photographs by kind permission of Mark Goodman www.moleseylife.co.uk and www.accomplish.co.uk
Home page: 'View of Temple, St Mary's Church, and Garrick's Villa',‘
History page: View from the Temple steps towards the the river Thames’ and ‘Path leading to the Temple’,
Two paintings by Johan Zoffany, 'The Shakespeare Temple at Hampton House, with Mr and Mrs David Garrick' and 'The Garden at Hampton House, with Mr and Mrs David Garrick Taking Tea' , reproduced by courtesy of The Garrick Club, London, www.garrickclub.co.uk
‘Marble statue of Shakepseare by Roubiliac’, photograph reproduced by the kind permission of Calotype46.
Website design by www. langleyiddins.com
Photograph 'Temple in Snow and Sunshine', Lewis Lloyd.
Photographs by kind permission of Mark Goodman www.moleseylife.co.uk and www.accomplish.co.uk
Home page: 'View of Temple, St Mary's Church, and Garrick's Villa',‘
History page: View from the Temple steps towards the the river Thames’ and ‘Path leading to the Temple’,
Two paintings by Johan Zoffany, 'The Shakespeare Temple at Hampton House, with Mr and Mrs David Garrick' and 'The Garden at Hampton House, with Mr and Mrs David Garrick Taking Tea' , reproduced by courtesy of The Garrick Club, London, www.garrickclub.co.uk
‘Marble statue of Shakepseare by Roubiliac’, photograph reproduced by the kind permission of Calotype46.
Website design by www. langleyiddins.com
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