The Albany, Thames Ditton KT7

Walking along the Thames path, I paused to sketch The Albany, a pub on the opposite bank.

Watercolor illustration of 'The Albany', a waterfront building featuring a brown roof and outside seating under yellow umbrellas. Lush greenery is present in the background, and the calm water reflects the structure.
The Albany Country Pub and Restaurant, Thames Ditton, KT7 0QY, sketched from the Hampton Court towpath, 8 August 2026
Map of Hampton Court area showing key landmarks including Hampton Court Palace, River Thames, and nearby roads.

It was a very hot day. The grass was dried up.

An artist's toolkit laid out on grass, featuring paintbrushes, a watercolor palette, and a sketchbook with an illustration of a house by the water.
Drawing equipment on the dried grass, Thames towpath.

Here is the view across the river.

A painter's watercolor palette and sketchbook displaying a painting of a riverside building titled 'The Albany,' with a scenic view of trees and boats in the background.
Sketching The Albany

After I sketched “The Albany”, I walked back up the river to Hampton Court Bridge.

A hand holding a sketch of a bridge, with the actual bridge and river visible in the background, framed by greenery.
Sketchbook lying on dry grass showing a pen drawing of a bridge and surrounding scenery, secured with binder clips.

Here are some other sketches I’ve done along this stretch of the river:

Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare, Hampton, TW12

Strolling along the river bank I saw this quirky little temple on the other side of the river. It was afternoon, in the midst of a hot spell. A group of young girls were playing on paddle boards, standing up and jumping in the water, shrieking. A small motor boat came from the island “Garrick’s…

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Author: Jane

Urban sketcher, coastal artist, swimmer.

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