The council have created an artificial beach at Champions Wharf, open until 7th August. There will be play rangers there some of the time organising children's activities. A bit more info [[http://www.richmond.gov.uk/ro/home/council_government_and_democracy/council/civic-offices/departments/communications/press_office/press_releases/july_2011_press_releases/beach_to_transform_twickenham_riverside.htm here]]