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A companion who shares their interests, in Richmond upon Thames

Keeping up the things they love is most of what makes a day good. 1,794 vetted live-in carers could come to live in Richmond upon Thames. This page shows what they enjoy, what Richmond upon Thames offers for each interest, and how to find someone who shares your mother's or father's.

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16 carers near Richmond upon Thames have told us what they enjoy

What the carers enjoy

The interests of the live-in carers who could come to Richmond upon Thames

Live-in carers move in rather than travel each day, so the choice is wide: 1,794 are within about three hours of Richmond upon Thames. These are the interests on the profiles of the nearest of them. Tap one to see what Richmond upon Thames offers for it.

What the live-in carers who could come enjoyCarers out of 16

Listed by manyLess common, so a better matchFrom the profiles of the 19 nearest live-in carers within about three hours of Richmond upon Thames, September 2026; 16 of them list interests.

Common ground is easy

Most carers list socialising, cooking & baking and walking. If that is what your mother or father enjoys, nearly anyone will share it, so choose on the things that matter more: experience, manner and whether they get on.

The less common interests

Fewer carers list these, which is exactly why they are worth searching on. Someone who shares a real passion makes a long week go quickly.

  • Card Games 4
  • Decorating 4
  • DIY 4
  • Fishing 4
  • Video Games 4
  • Board Games 3
  • Collecting 3
  • Painting 3
  • Scrapbooking 3
  • Yoga 3
  • Embroidery 2
  • Knitting 2

Carers choose the interests on their own profiles. A shared hobby is a good start, not a guarantee, so talk about it when you meet them.

Interest 1

Walking in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is shaped by its stretch of the Thames and its historic royal parkland, so level riverside paths and old deer park tracks are never far away.

13 of 16live-in carers we looked at list walking

Somewhere to go

Woodland garden walks in Isabella Plantation

Richmond

A 40 acre woodland garden inside Richmond Park, planted with azaleas and rhododendrons around ponds and streams and open all year. A carer can park at the nearest gate and plan a short pond-side loop with sitting stops instead of the full circuit.

Getting around: The Royal Parks list five pedestrian gates, including Peg's Pond Gate reached from the disabled users' car park, and accessible toilets on site.

Source: royalparks.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to go

Water Gardens and woodland paths in Bushy Park

Teddington

Large royal park between Teddington and Hampton with restored water gardens, woodland gardens and a cafe in the Waterside Woodland Gardens. A carer could aim for one short section and a cup of tea at the Pheasantry rather than crossing the whole park.

Getting around: Access guidance notes tarmac and compacted earth paths, mostly wide enough for wheelchairs, with bench seats along the way and only slight slopes.

Source: accessable.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

A companion walks at their pace, knows when to turn back, and drives to the flat, well-surfaced routes so a short walk is still possible when a long one is not.

Live-in carers who enjoy walking

Interest 2

Reading in Richmond upon Thames

The borough has a long literary connection with the river and runs a well-established annual festival alongside its library service.

12 of 16live-in carers we looked at list reading

In the calendar

Richmond Literature Festival author events

The Exchange, Twickenham

Annual festival of author talks and literary events, running for over thirty years, with programmes at borough venues including The Exchange in Twickenham. A carer can book one or two afternoon talks with aisle seats rather than a whole day of events.

Source: exchangetwickenham.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to join

Home Library Service from Richmond libraries

Richmond

Free home delivery of books, large print and audiobooks for borough residents who cannot get to a library because of age or disability, matched to their reading tastes. A carer can help fill in the reading preferences questionnaire and keep the returns in order between visits.

Getting around: Items are delivered to the home, so no travel to a library branch is needed.

Source: services.thejoyapp.com. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

Library trips, reading aloud when eyes tire, audiobooks set up and ready, and somebody to talk about the book with.

Live-in carers who enjoy reading

Interest 3

Music in Richmond upon Thames

Riverside pubs and an island venue here were central to the British jazz and rhythm and blues boom of the 1950s and 60s.

11 of 16live-in carers we looked at list music

Somewhere to go

Jazz in the music room at the Bull's Head

Barnes

Riverside pub with a seated music room of about 70 places that has staged jazz almost nightly since 1959. Sunday lunchtime and early evening sets suit someone who does not want a late night, and a carer can book seats near the door.

Source: en.wikipedia.org. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to go

Eel Pie Island Museum's 1960s music story

Twickenham

Small volunteer-run museum on Richmond Road that tells the story of the Eel Pie Island Hotel's jazz and R&B nights, where visitors can put a record on the turntable. It suits someone who remembers that era, and a carer can arrange a quieter weekday or group visit.

Source: londonist.com. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

Old records, a choir concert, singing along in the kitchen. Music often stays with people long after other things fade, and a companion who enjoys it makes it part of the day.

Live-in carers who enjoy music

Interest 4

Dancing in Richmond upon Thames

Afternoon social dancing has kept a steady following in the borough's arts centres, theatres and church halls.

11 of 16live-in carers we looked at list dancing

In the calendar

Afternoon tea dance in Teddington

Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington

A recurring afternoon of ballroom and social dancing with tea, plus an optional beginners' class beforehand, in a large hall with room to move. A carer can book both tickets, sit out numbers and manage the tea break.

Source: visitrichmond.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

In the calendar

Step into Richmond movement class for over 50s

Richmond Theatre, Richmond

A 60 minute dance and movement class for ages 50 plus, open to all abilities and needing no partner, held in the theatre's Upper Circle bar. The venue states the room has no step-free access, so a carer should check the stairs are manageable before booking.

Source: atgtickets.com. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

From tea dances to seated movement to music, a companion can find the right session, drive there, and make sure it is enjoyable rather than tiring.

Live-in carers who enjoy dancing

Interest 5

Photography in Richmond upon Thames

The view over the curve of the Thames from the hill above the town is protected by its own Act of Parliament, and the parks give changing light through the year.

5 of 16live-in carers we looked at list photography

Somewhere to go

The protected river view from Richmond Hill

Terrace Gardens, Richmond

The much-painted view over the Thames from Richmond Hill, protected by the 1902 Richmond, Ham and Petersham Open Spaces Act, with the terraced gardens below offering several vantage points. A carer can drive close to the top of the hill and let someone take their time over a few frames from a bench.

Source: discoveringbritain.org. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to join

Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society

St Luke's Church, Kew

Long-established camera club meeting Thursday evenings at St Luke's in Kew, with talks from well-known photographers, monthly competitions and an annual exhibition. A carer could handle the evening transport and help print and mount work for competition nights.

Source: kewtw9.org. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

A companion can plan an outing around the light and the tide, carry the kit, and help sort the pictures afterwards.

Live-in carers who enjoy photography

Interest 6

Sports in Richmond upon Thames

This is the home of English rugby, and the borough's parks also hold a set of bowling greens that have been played on for generations.

5 of 16live-in carers we looked at list sports

Somewhere to go

World Rugby Museum and stadium tour

Twickenham

Museum of rugby history at the Twickenham ground, usually combined with a behind-the-scenes stadium tour. A carer can book a tour slot, arrange wheelchair use and break the visit with a stop in the cafe or shop.

Getting around: The museum and all areas of the stadium tour are fully accessible to wheelchair users, with accessible toilets and step-free access to the store.

Source: worldrugbymuseum.com. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to join

Bowls at Grove Gardens with Teddington Bowls Club

Teddington

Club that has played on the green at The Grove since before the Second World War, with summer matches, club competitions and open days for newcomers. Bowls is gentle enough to take up late, and a carer could go along to an open day and carry the woods.

Source: e-voice.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

Watching the match together, a trip to the bowls green or the cricket, or gentle exercise done safely with someone alongside.

Live-in carers who enjoy sports

Interest 7

Volunteering in Richmond upon Thames

With royal parkland, riverside nature sites and a large local charity sector, there is steady demand for volunteers across the borough.

5 of 16live-in carers we looked at list volunteering

Somewhere to join

Richmond Park conservation volunteer sessions

Richmond

Royal Parks habitat and conservation sessions in Richmond Park, booked one at a time with no long-term commitment. A carer can drive someone to the meeting point and stay for as much of the session as suits them.

Source: volunteer.royalparks.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to join

Richmond Volunteer Service matching

Richmond

Borough-wide volunteer service run by Richmond CVS, matching people to roles with hundreds of local organisations and holding drop-in sessions including one in Barnes. A carer can come to a drop-in and help pick out seated or short-shift roles that fit.

Source: richmondcvs.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

A carer can help find a role that suits sitting down or short sessions, and handle the lifts there and back.

Live-in carers who enjoy volunteering

Interest 8

Fishing in Richmond upon Thames

The tidal Thames runs the length of the borough, and its lock reaches and open banks have drawn anglers for generations.

4 of 16live-in carers we looked at list fishing

Somewhere to go

Bank fishing between Teddington Lock and Richmond Bridge

River Thames, Teddington

The first tidal reach below Teddington Lock, a long stretch of open bank holding roach, dace and bream, with a rod licence needed. A carer can carry tackle and a folding chair to a spot near a riverside access point and keep the session to a couple of hours around the tide.

Source: allaboutangling.net. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

A carer can sort the permit and the tackle, drive to a bank spot close to the car park, and bring the chair, the flask and the patience.

Live-in carers who enjoy fishing

Interest 9

Painting in Richmond upon Thames

Turner and generations of landscape painters worked from these riverbanks, and the borough still keeps its own art collection and public galleries.

3 of 16live-in carers we looked at list painting

Somewhere to go

Turner's own house at Twickenham

Turner's House, Twickenham

The small villa J M W Turner designed for himself in 1813, restored and open Wednesday to Sunday afternoons with self-led or guided tours. Visits are best pre-booked, so a carer can pick a quiet slot and a guided tour for someone who paints or admires his work.

Source: turnershouse.org. Check opening times and access before you go.

Somewhere to go

Orleans House Gallery by the river

Twickenham

Riverside gallery in Georgian grounds showing the borough's art collection and changing exhibitions, with a shop and lunch facilities. Free entry makes a short visit easy, and a carer can pair half an hour of pictures with a sit by the river.

Source: visitthames.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

Setting up the table, washing the brushes, finding a gallery with a lift: a carer handles the practical side so the time goes on the painting.

Live-in carers who enjoy painting

Interest 10

Knitting in Richmond upon Thames

Knitting and crochet groups meet regularly in the borough's halls and community rooms, usually with tea and conversation alongside the work.

2 of 16live-in carers we looked at list knitting

Somewhere to join

Knit and Natter with Richmond upon Thames u3a

Twickenham

Fortnightly Tuesday afternoon group in Twickenham where knitters and crocheters bring their own projects, with refreshments and both beginners and experienced members welcome. It sits near the station and on a bus route, so a carer can manage the journey and carry the project bag.

Source: rut.u3asite.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

How a companion helps

Winding wool, reading the pattern aloud, picking up dropped stitches, and a trip to the wool shop or a knitting group.

Live-in carers who enjoy knitting

Closer to home

Interests to share at home

Not every good day involves going out. These are the everyday interests the carers who could come list most, and each is easier, and more fun, with somebody to share it.

Socialising14 of 16 carers list itA companion keeps up the lunch club, the coffee morning and the visits to friends, and is company themselves on the quiet days.Carers who enjoy socialising
Cooking & Baking13 of 16 carers list itA carer does the lifting, the hot trays and the washing up, so the recipes, the judging and the tasting stay with the person who knows them.Carers who enjoy cooking & baking
Watching TV12 of 16 carers list itThe favourite programmes, the quiz shows answered together, and someone to talk about them with afterwards.Carers who enjoy watching TV
Puzzles9 of 16 carers list itCrosswords, jigsaws and word searches are better with two. A carer can sit with the puzzle and help without taking over.Carers who enjoy puzzles
Gardening7 of 16 carers list itPotting on at a table rather than kneeling, deadheading from a stool, visiting gardens with level paths and a tearoom: a carer keeps the garden in their week.Carers who enjoy gardening
Writing7 of 16 carers list itLetters, memoirs and family history: a carer can type, find old photographs and help put a life story on paper.Carers who enjoy writing
Card Games4 of 16 carers list itCribbage, whist or rummy most afternoons, with a partner who is happy to play and wants to win.Carers who enjoy card games
Decorating4 of 16 carers list itChoosing colours, hanging pictures, rearranging a room to make it easier to live in: a carer can do the climbing while the decisions stay theirs.Carers who enjoy decorating
DIY4 of 16 carers list itSmall repairs and projects done together, with a carer handling the ladder and anything that needs a steady hand.Carers who enjoy DIY

From interest to introduction

How to find a carer who shares their interests

  1. 1

    Search with their interest

    Use the link under any interest on this page. It opens a search of live-in carers in Richmond upon Thames with the carers who list that interest first; nobody else is hidden, so you still see everyone who could come.

  2. 2

    Read the profiles

    Each profile shows the carer's interests next to their experience, the conditions they have cared for, their day rate and their reviews. Shortlist two or three.

  3. 3

    Talk about it when you meet

    Message and meet them for free. Ask about the hobby: someone who really gardens will tell you what they grow. Nothing is booked until you decide.

  4. 4

    Settle in

    We set up the contract, handle invoicing and payment, and insure the care while the carer works. The rest of the week is theirs to fill.

Charlotte, care manager at PrimeCarers

Charlotte

Care manager for families in Richmond upon Thames

Charlotte helps families in Richmond upon Thames arrange companionship care

Most families start with a call: what your relative needs, what it would cost, which carers share your parent's interests, and whether live-in care or companionship visits suit them better, and what to ask a carer when you speak to them. Charlotte has those conversations every day and can tell you which of the carers in Richmond upon Thames might suit, though the choice is always yours.

Book a free call with Charlotteor call 0203 369 3624

Questions

Questions about hobbies and companionship in Richmond upon Thames

Yes. Getting out is a normal part of a live-in carer's week: a walk (Isabella Plantation is a good one), a garden visit, a choir concert, the bowls club or a lunch with friends. Many carers drive, and the search shows who does. Mileage is only charged if you agree it in advance and in writing, and 55p a mile is the usual figure when a carer uses their own car. Entry tickets and cafe stops for the carer are worth agreeing up front too.

Use the link under the interest on this page: it opens a search of live-in carers in Richmond upon Thames with the ones who list that interest shown first, and the rest still there below them. Every profile shows the carer's interests alongside their experience, rates and reviews. Message the ones you like, and talk about the hobby when you meet them: it is the quickest way to tell whether the interest is real.

For live-in care it matters more than people expect. A live-in carer shares the house for weeks at a time, and the hours between the care tasks are most of the day. Somebody who likes the same programmes, games or garden fills those hours naturally. It is still second to experience and temperament, so treat it as a tie-breaker between good carers rather than the first thing you filter on.

Live-in care through PrimeCarers is typically about £1,120 a week, with our fee included, and each carer sets their own rate, shown on their profile. That covers somebody living in and helping through the day. If your parent needs company rather than round-the-clock help, hourly companionship visits start from about £15 an hour. Companionship care in Richmond upon Thames compares the two.

Then the interest comes to him. A carer can bring the garden to a table on the patio, put the old records on, set up the jigsaw, read the paper aloud or play cards most afternoons. The interests further down this page are mostly the ones done at home, and plenty of carers share them.

Each local suggestion was researched from published sources, and every one on the page has passed a check before appearing: either it was found on a map inside Richmond upon Thames, or its source page, which we link to, is live and names the area. Anything that failed was left out. Opening times, prices and access change, so check with the venue before you go.

Yes. Before a carer appears on PrimeCarers they have passed an enhanced DBS check, an identity check and a right-to-work check, and had an online interview with our team, with renewal or rechecks depending on the accepted route. Carers write their own profiles, including their interests and skills, so ask about anything that matters to you when you meet them. How we vet carers sets out each step.

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