Bishop's Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Surrey

England

Bishop's Pond

Richmond Bridge
Richmond Bridge Credit: Alex McGregor

Bishop's Pond, located in Surrey, England, is a serene and picturesque freshwater marshland encompassing a lake, pool, and pond. Stretching across an area of approximately 10 acres, this natural haven boasts abundant flora and fauna, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

Surrounded by lush greenery, Bishop's Pond offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The lake, pool, and pond are interconnected, creating a harmonious ecosystem that supports a diverse range of aquatic life. The crystal-clear water shimmers under the sunlight, providing a breathtaking sight for visitors.

The marshland is home to a variety of plant species, including water lilies, reeds, and cattails, which provide a habitat for numerous bird species such as ducks, swans, and herons. The melodious chirping of birds fills the air, creating a soothing ambiance for those seeking solace in nature.

Visitors can explore the area by walking along the well-maintained trails that wind around the pond, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The sound of rustling leaves and the occasional splash of a fish breaking the water's surface further enhances the experience.

Bishop's Pond also serves as an educational resource, with informative signboards providing insights into the diverse ecosystem and its importance for wildlife conservation. It is a place where visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the delicate balance of nature.

Overall, Bishop's Pond in Surrey is a scenic and biodiverse freshwater marshland, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

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Bishop's Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.451701/-0.29285519 or Grid Reference TQ1873. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Richmond Bridge
Richmond Bridge
Richmond Bridge
Richmond Bridge
'Mayflower' passing North Sheen level crossing Thompson B1 4-6-0 No. 61306 'Mayflower' passing over North Sheen level crossing with the afternoon 'Royal Windsor Steam Express' en route from Victoria to Windsor & Eton Riverside.  This is the second of two trips to Windsor this day, in the evening there was a 'Sunset Steam Express' from Victoria to Chertsey returning via Guildford and Croydon.
'Mayflower' passing North Sheen level crossing
Thompson B1 4-6-0 No. 61306 'Mayflower' passing over North Sheen level crossing with the afternoon 'Royal Windsor Steam Express' en route from Victoria to Windsor & Eton Riverside. This is the second of two trips to Windsor this day, in the evening there was a 'Sunset Steam Express' from Victoria to Chertsey returning via Guildford and Croydon.
Hill Street, Richmond At the junction with Red Lion Street (to the left)
Hill Street, Richmond
At the junction with Red Lion Street (to the left)
Richmond Station Art Deco-style station building on Kew Road. The frontage here dates from 1937 and is on the London Overground, the Underground District Line, and the South Western Railway Waterloo to Reading line.
Richmond Station
Art Deco-style station building on Kew Road. The frontage here dates from 1937 and is on the London Overground, the Underground District Line, and the South Western Railway Waterloo to Reading line.
The Green, Richmond Southern corner of the recreation area, proving popular during a few days' Indian summer heatwave. Owned by the Crown Estate, the Green is leased to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
The Green, Richmond
Southern corner of the recreation area, proving popular during a few days' Indian summer heatwave. Owned by the Crown Estate, the Green is leased to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Old Palace Terrace, Richmond Facing on to Richmond Green, the early-18th century row of houses is Grade II* listed.
Old Palace Terrace, Richmond
Facing on to Richmond Green, the early-18th century row of houses is Grade II* listed.
Pen Ponds in Richmond Park Sun through the trees around Pen Ponds.
Pen Ponds in Richmond Park
Sun through the trees around Pen Ponds.
Ham House Ham House, near Richmond, was built in 1610 for Sir Thomas Vavasour, Knight Marshal to James I and is now owned by the National Trust.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-and-garden" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-and-garden">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ham House
Ham House, near Richmond, was built in 1610 for Sir Thomas Vavasour, Knight Marshal to James I and is now owned by the National Trust. LinkExternal link
The British Pullman at North Sheen Bulleid pacific No. 35028 'Clan Line' on the level crossing at North Sheen with the 'British Pullman' dining train.
The British Pullman at North Sheen
Bulleid pacific No. 35028 'Clan Line' on the level crossing at North Sheen with the 'British Pullman' dining train.
Richmond Park trig
Richmond Park trig
St Margarets railway station [2] A view along the lines towards Waterloo.
St Margarets railway station was opened in 1876 on the existing line from Waterloo to Windsor.
St Margarets railway station [2]
A view along the lines towards Waterloo. St Margarets railway station was opened in 1876 on the existing line from Waterloo to Windsor.
St Margarets buildings [1] Some attractive brick frontages to shops in St Margarets Road, near the railway station.
St Margarets is a suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, alongside the River Thames, some 9 miles southwest of central London. St Margarets became one of the first garden suburbs when the St Margarets Estate was laid out for family houses in 1854.
St Margarets buildings [1]
Some attractive brick frontages to shops in St Margarets Road, near the railway station. St Margarets is a suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, alongside the River Thames, some 9 miles southwest of central London. St Margarets became one of the first garden suburbs when the St Margarets Estate was laid out for family houses in 1854.
St Margarets buildings [2] Substantial terraced houses in St Margarets Road.
St Margarets is a suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, alongside the River Thames, some 9 miles southwest of central London. St Margarets became one of the first garden suburbs when the St Margarets Estate was laid out for family houses in 1854.
St Margarets buildings [2]
Substantial terraced houses in St Margarets Road. St Margarets is a suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, alongside the River Thames, some 9 miles southwest of central London. St Margarets became one of the first garden suburbs when the St Margarets Estate was laid out for family houses in 1854.
St Margarets buildings [3] Victoria Lodge, number 90 St Margarets Road, was built in the early or mid 19th century in stuccoed brick under a slate roof. The building is in the form of a Doric temple. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252094" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252094">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  
St Margarets is a suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, alongside the River Thames, some 9 miles southwest of central London. St Margarets became one of the first garden suburbs when the St Margarets Estate was laid out for family houses in 1854.
St Margarets buildings [3]
Victoria Lodge, number 90 St Margarets Road, was built in the early or mid 19th century in stuccoed brick under a slate roof. The building is in the form of a Doric temple. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link St Margarets is a suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, alongside the River Thames, some 9 miles southwest of central London. St Margarets became one of the first garden suburbs when the St Margarets Estate was laid out for family houses in 1854.
St Margarets features [1] An Edward VII letter box at the junction of St Margarets Road and Baronsfield Road.
St Margarets is a suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, alongside the River Thames, some 9 miles southwest of central London. St Margarets became one of the first garden suburbs when the St Margarets Estate was laid out for family houses in 1854.
St Margarets features [1]
An Edward VII letter box at the junction of St Margarets Road and Baronsfield Road. St Margarets is a suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, alongside the River Thames, some 9 miles southwest of central London. St Margarets became one of the first garden suburbs when the St Margarets Estate was laid out for family houses in 1854.
Sandycombe Lodge [1] Sandycombe Lodge, number 40 Sandycombe Road, is a delightful house built in 1813 for the artist J W Turner, to his own design. Now in the care of a charitable trust, the house is open to the public. There is much detail and history at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://turnershouse.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://turnershouse.org/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1262429" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1262429">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Sandycombe Lodge [1]
Sandycombe Lodge, number 40 Sandycombe Road, is a delightful house built in 1813 for the artist J W Turner, to his own design. Now in the care of a charitable trust, the house is open to the public. There is much detail and history at: LinkExternal link The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Sandycombe Lodge [2] The rear garden.
Sandycombe Lodge, number 40 Sandycombe Road, is a delightful house built in 1813 for the artist J W Turner, to his own design. Now in the care of a charitable trust, the house is open to the public. There is much detail and history at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://turnershouse.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://turnershouse.org/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1262429" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1262429">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Sandycombe Lodge [2]
The rear garden. Sandycombe Lodge, number 40 Sandycombe Road, is a delightful house built in 1813 for the artist J W Turner, to his own design. Now in the care of a charitable trust, the house is open to the public. There is much detail and history at: LinkExternal link The house is listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
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Bishop's Pond is located at Grid Ref: TQ1873 (Lat: 51.451701, Lng: -0.29285519)

Unitary Authority: Richmond upon Thames

Police Authority: Metropolitan

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.451701,-0.29285519
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.450728/-0.2969393
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Lat/Long: 51.4498491/-0.2956616
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TW10 27D
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
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Bus Stop
Cambrian Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 490004692S
Naptan Bearing: N
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Public Transport: platform
Ref: 74540
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4539587/-0.2938751
Bus Stop
Chisholm Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 490005194N
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Public Transport: platform
Ref: 58415
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Tactile Paving: no
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Bus Stop
Park Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
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Naptan Bearing: N
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4554549/-0.2927503
Bus Stop
Park Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 490010813S
Naptan Bearing: N
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4558082/-0.2922367
Bus Stop
Richmond Hill / Richmond Gate
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 490011549N
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Royal Star & Garter
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Public Transport: platform
Ref: 59527
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Tactile Paving: no
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Bus Stop
Richmond Hill / Richmond Gate
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
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Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Stafford Place
Naptan Indicator: Stop
Naptan Street: QUEENS ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 51072
Shelter: no
Source Ref: naptan
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.451947/-0.2953884
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TW10 176D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.4551541/-0.2931625
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 51.4505947/-0.2967411
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4501364/-0.2959863
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: no
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
Lat/Long: 51.451648/-0.2957471
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4508108/-0.2968569
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Island: yes
Source: Bing
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4542978/-0.2937077
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4507359/-0.2966629
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Lat/Long: 51.4499228/-0.2956026
Drinking Water
Description: Richmond park in gents facilities .. might be one in the ladies as well but not checked!
Source: wetap.org
Wetap Status: working
Lat/Long: 51.4483/-0.295367
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4550541/-0.2914838
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4556715/-0.2916034
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 51.4502288/-0.2964705
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4497131/-0.2960964
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housenumber: 112
Addr Street: Richmond Hill
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Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4504603/-0.2963938
RSPCA Fountain
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 51.45072/-0.2967974
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TW10 35D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
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Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4544003/-0.2915415
Access: private
Barrier: swing_gate
Colour: white
Height: 1
Material: wood
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Ford: yes
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4497685/-0.2890367
Traffic Calming: island
Lat/Long: 51.4498883/-0.2956274
Bicycle Rental
Bicycle Rental: dropoff_point
Small Electric Vehicle: designated
Lat/Long: 51.4509881/-0.2972742
Binoculars
Access: yes
Fee: no
Inscription: This telescope was given in memory of Air Commodore Robin Spaight CBE to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Thames Landscape Strategy 2014
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Entrance: yes
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Ford: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
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Bench
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Bench
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Bus Stop
Richmond Gate
Bench: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 490002102Z
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.4498186/-0.2949746
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4523506/-0.2882403
Bench
Backrest: yes
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Entrance: yes
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