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BarnesBarnes is a unique urban village with good transport links into and out of London, a fascinating mix of unusual gifts, clothes and food shops interspersed with award winning cafés and restaurants, river walks and pubs, and a village duck pond.
The WWT London Wetland Centre is a real wildlife heaven, with 100 acres of natural riverside marshland habitat home to over 180 species of birds. Barnes Common is 120 acres of nature reserve with Beverly Brook passing through it. The Barnes Trail is a 2.3-mile circular walk taking in the riverside, commercial streets and conservation area with QR coded information.
The Thames Path National Trail is a peaceful nature reserve and walk along the tow path between Barnes and Hammersmith.
Highlights: Farmers Market every Saturday: Barnes Children’s Literature Festival in June: London’s largest kids books party: July's Village Fair: September's Food Fair: Charity Fashion Show in October.
Local Website: www.barnesvillage.com
East Sheen & Mortlake East Sheen, also known as Sheen, and Mortlake together form a leafy, family-friendly suburb. The area affords easy access to Richmond Park and the River Thames, Mortlake being the closest train station to the park. Sheen’s thriving high street has a diverse range of popular and award winning independent and mainstream boutiques, shops, local pubs, restaurants, cafés and delis.
Mortlake is a largely residential historic part of the borough, particularly known for its pubs and the finishing line of the Oxford & Cambridge University Boat Race. It is also the burial place of the Victorian explorer Richard Burton.
Highlights: Grade II-listed air-raid shelter at St Leonard’s Court, The Triangle War Memorial and an Old Milestone Dating from 1751.
Local Website: www.eastsheenvillage.co.uk
Experience all that Barnes, Mortlake & Sheen has to offer,whether it be through our traditional cuisine along the River Thames or a visit to the many shops we have throughout Upper Richmond Road.
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Harriet Cullen discusses the remarkable story of her mother’s life – a heady time of parties and lovers but also one of far-reaching political influence. In conversation with broadcaster and journalist Victoria Mather, Harriet describes how Lady…
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Journalist and broadcaster Mishal Husain talks about her remarkable family memoir which uncovers the stories of her grandparents against a background of empire, political upheaval and the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan. In conversation…
East Sheen
The Air Raid Shelter was first built in 1939 for the the residents of St Leonards Court. A dormitory annex with 48 beds was added in 1940. Some of the original features, such as handmade lampshades, are remarkably well preserved.
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Get your thinking caps on and gather your brainiest friends for Quiz Night at The Sun Inn Barnes – the ultimate weekly test of trivia, wit, and general knowledge!
Whether you're a seasoned quizzer or a casual player, our lively quiz night has…
A weekly story time for under 6s. Free and booking is not required.
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Writer/director Tama Matheson and author Dr Kate Vigurs discuss Nancy Wake, one of the Allies’ most formidable spies during World War II. Nicknamed ‘the white mouse’ for her ability to evade capture; Nancy was brave, rebellious and on the Gestapo’s…
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Architectural specialist Clive Aslet analyses the contribution of HM King Charles III, whilst the Prince of Wales, to the debate on architecture. In conversation with John Goodall, the architectural editor of Country Life, Clive discusses the many…
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Barnes Community Association's Barnes Food Fair, Saturday 13 September 2025
One of Southwest London's most delicious dates in the diary is back! BCA Barnes Food Fair returns to Barnes Green on Saturday 13 September, 10am - 5pm and promises a…
Mortlake
Grade II* listed mausoleum in the form of a Bedouin tent carved to resemble draping canvas. The mausoleum houses the coffins of Sir Richard and Lady Isabel Burton. The interior is painted with religious imagery and decorated with camel bells, lamps,…
Barnes
The one and only Gyles Brandreth talks about the extraordinary story of AA Milne, Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh. Gyles knew the real Christopher Robin and he draws on his personal insight to give an intimate and revealing account of AA…
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In an age where everyone can find a statistic to prove their point, how do we know what to believe? London Business School professor and TED speaker Alex Edmans takes us on a sharp, revealing journey through the minefields of misinformation – where…
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Are You Good? A question that I think is fundamental to our humanity. In this show I will be helping you, the audience, find out if you really are thoroughly good or maybe quite evil, but in a fun way.
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Charlie Higson – author of the phenomenally successful Young Bond series – and Ian Fleming expert Simon Ward introduce a new collection of rarely seen work by Ian Fleming, creator of the iconic James Bond. Talk of the Devil brings together articles…
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Cracking the Menopause: One Night at a Time is a bold, funny, and moving live event like no other. Led by broadcaster and author Mariella Frostrup, this unique evening combines myth-busting science, big laughs and real-life stories, powerfully…
Former Chief Whip and MP Simon Hart made headlines with his political diaries earlier this year, a front-row account of one of the most turbulent times in British politics. In conversation with Channel 4 News Presenter Matt Frei, Simon recounts the…
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After a sell-out UK Tour and an international debut in New York, Fresh !nk Theatre Company lands in London with a sky-high spectacle! This must-see two-person show is a hilarious theatrical journey set 30,000 feet above the Atlantic. Join us on an…
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Join wildlife photographer Harry Rice for a relaxed and practical workshop focused on photographing some of the UK's most familiar birds in the beautiful setting of WWT London Wetland Centre
This session is ideal for beginners and enthusiasts…
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Barnes BookFest brings authors of all genres for a weekend programme of talks, books and lively debate, from politics and biography to bestselling fiction and debut novels. This year's speakers include William Boyd, Mishal Husain, Michael Morpurgo,…
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Sale of pre-loved adult and children's bicycles. All donated bikes are checked over in advance. Sale 9.30am-12noon Get there early for the best bikes.
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Award-winning war reporter Christina Lamb discusses the Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina with Channel 4 News Presenter Matt Frei. Killed by a Russian missile attack in 2023, Victoria started reporting on the war after the invasion of Ukraine and…
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