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If you love sports, music, and festivals, you won’t want to miss Summer Social in Richmond this summer!
Taking place on 1 June, watch or take part in an array of sporting competitions – from rugby and netball, to F45 and more. There’s plenty more to enjoy including live music, and delicious food and drink.
Ready to explore what Summer Social Festival has to offer? You’ll find everything you need to know about this event in Richmond right here.
Where is Summer Social?
Summer Social takes place at the Richmond Athletic Ground, at Twickenham Rd, Richmond TW9 2SF.
How do I get to Summer Social in Richmond?
Travelling by train
The nearest station to Summer Social Festival is Richmond Station, which is served with regular trains from stations including Reading, Staines, Ashford, Feltham, and Twickenham. Plan your journey with SWR today.
Explore our full range of ticket types to find the right one for your journey to Richmond. You can find cheap train tickets by booking early or going off-peak, and if you have a Railcard or are travelling in a group, you could save even more.
Travelling within London
It’s easy to get to Richmond Station from London Waterloo , Clapham Junction, and Wimbledon. You can travel direct from Waterloo to Richmond in around 16 minutes.
This event in Richmond takes place at the Athletic Grounds which are just a 5-minute walk from Richmond Station.
Things to see and do at Summer Social
There’s so much to see and do at Summer Social, including a selection of team sports followed by an evening of live music events. You can enter your team into a competition, or get festival tickets simply to relax, unwind and enjoy a day of spectating and indulging.
Festival tickets start at £20, and kids under 12 go free.
Here are some of the festival’s highlights.
Team Sports
Take part in up to 4 different sporting events:
Rugby Sevens – There are both women’s and men’s teams for a range of abilities. Once you enter your team, you're entitled to a total of 14 tickets for 12 players and 2 support staff.
Netball - Take part in Summer Social’s Netball tournament with 3 different levels to choose from – Open, Social and Ultra Social. A max squad size of 10 is allowed per team.
F45 - Get an access code from your F45 studio to enter this tournament.
Throwdown – One of the most popular competitions at Summer Social, the Mixed Throwdowns sold out last year so make sure to enter now. You’ll need 2 men and 2 women to enter this one.
If you want to take part, you’ll need to register on the website.
Live Music
After a day of sports, head to the music stage to enjoy DJs and live music. Catch Billie Jean, dubbed ' the 'queen of beats for the soul', Capital and Capital Dance DJ Zofia, Max on the Sax, and more.
See the full DJ line-up.
Food and Drink
There will be many street food vendors at Summer Social Festival for you to enjoy, including Killa Waffles, Hola Guacamole, Handmade Pizza Co, OMG Burgers and more.
Things to do near Richmond
Want to make the most out of your trip to the Summer Social event in Richmond? There's lots to do nearby - see our Richmond Destination Guide and discover what’s waiting for you. There's Richmond’s Royal Parks, historic houses, museums, town centres and much more. Richmond has the largest amount of green and open space, compared to any other London Borough, making it the perfect location for Summer Social and other outdoor activities.
There are also many places to eat nearby, including the boathouse style restaurant Gaucho for a delicious steak or The Petersham Hotel for Afternoon Tea. Don’t forget to check SWR Rewards for money off food deals in Richmond.
Richmond is also super close to Central London when you travel by train, and here, you can enjoy an array of things to see and do to suit all tastes and budgets. Check our travel blog for inspiration.
Where to stay in Richmond
There’s plenty of accommodation in Richmond to choose from, ranging from family run B&Bs, guest houses and self-catering units to 4-star hotels.
The Petersham Hotel is a classical luxury hotel, overlooking the River Thames and Petersham meadows. The Bingham Hotel overlooks the River Thames and is one of London’s most unique boutique hotels.
For budget options check out Travelodge Richmond and Premier Inn.
Summer Social Accessibility
There'll be disabled parking on site. If you need a spot or have any other questions, contact the event organisers. The event also allows guide dogs on site.
