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Discover London's most attractive borough

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    Join the Mayor for an unforgettable night of music as renowned pianist Anthony Adkins BEM takes to the stage for a dazzling recital.
    1. 21 Feb 2026
  2. Join us for an orchid spectacular inspired by China, as we celebrate 30 years of our much-loved Orchid Festival. The 2026 festival takes inspiration from China’s remarkable biodiversity, heritage and design traditions, filling our Princess of Wales glasshouse with a dazzling array of orchids and large-scale floral installations. Wander among dragons, lanterns and intricate plant sculptures that bring to life the beauty and wildlife of one of the world’s most biodiverse countries and experience a burst of colour and warmth in the winter months. Orchids will also provide an opportunity to celebrate the reach of Kew’s science and highlight the importance of plant conservation and global collaboration.
    1. 7 Feb 20268 Mar 2026
  3. Across time, people have sought connection in countless ways. From heartfelt declarations and calculated proposals to anonymous and desperate love songs. A free exhibition at The National Archives in Kew, Love Letters will feature correspondence that spans over 500 years of devotion, longing, sacrifice, heartache, and passion. Covering royalty and parliamentarians, literary icons and unknown scribes, Love Letters will open the envelope on the stories behind the documents and the consequences of their being, from eternal blessing to execution. This revealing exhibition will feature not only letters, but declarations of love in other forms, including poems and drawings, official memorials and wills.
    1. 8 Jan 202612 Apr 2026
  4. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
    THE CENTURY'S MOST POPULAR MURDER MYSTERY. The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a ground-breaking National Theatre production returns in a brand-new staging more thrilling than ever. Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life. When a neighbour's dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
    1. 16 Feb 202620 Feb 2026
  5. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    Escape to a world of pure imagination with Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When Charlie Bucket finds one of the five golden tickets to the Wonka Chocolate Factory, he and the other winners can’t wait to feast on the sweets of their dreams. But beyond the factory gates, they find more than just a remarkable feast of delectable deliciousness... and as they make the extraordinary journey through Willy Wonka’s marvellous creation, they discover that nobody leaves the same way they arrived…
    1. 18 Feb 202621 Feb 2026
  6. Double Indemnity
    Hollywood icon Mischa Barton (The O.C.) makes her UK stage debut in Double Indemnity, the gripping adaptation of one of the greatest crime novels of the 20th Century – the story that inspired Billy Wilder’s film noir classic. Los Angeles, 1930s. Amidst the wreckage of the Great Depression, Walter Huff, a sharp-eyed insurance salesman, has built his career spotting scams. But when he meets the dangerously seductive Phylis Nirdlinger (Barton) to discuss her husband’s life insurance policy, he finds himself drawn into a web of lust, greed, and betrayal. Together they plot the perfect crime: murder the husband, cash in the policy, and disappear into the Californian sunset.
    1. 3 Mar 20267 Mar 2026
  7. The Beekeeper of Aleppo
    Proudly presented by Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd in association with Nottingham Playhouse, adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler, from the International No.1 Bestseller Christy Lefteri. ‘I was scared of the bees at first, but now, they make me feel alive. They are like a society in complete harmony with itself. Not like people at all, but maybe what people have the potential to be.’
    1. 10 Mar 202614 Mar 2026

Highlighted Attractions

Marble Hill New Picture 1

Enjoy a day out at the freshly conserved Marble Hill. This beautiful Georgian villa stands in 66…

Side shot of Langdon Down Centre

Housed in a magnificent gothic church building, the Landmark hosts a wide-ranging cultural and…

A side shot of Richmon Museum

The Museum of Richmond is an independent museum and celebrates the heritage of Richmond, Ham,…

Round style visitor centre image

Explore the home of Remembrance in Richmond-upon-Thames.

Allianz Stadium

Explore Allianz Stadium with a rugby expert on a behind-the-scenes tour, then journey through rugby…

exxt

Orleans House Gallery holds regular exhibitions in the Main and Stables galleries as well as…

Strawberry Hill House Landscape image

Strawberry Hill is Britain's finest example of Georgian Gothic Revival architecture and interior…

Ham House Exterior

One of London’s best kept secrets, this atmospheric Stuart mansion nestles on the banks of leafy…

WWT from above

The London Wetland Centre is a 105 acre wildlife haven with scenic walkways set amongst the lakes,…

Kew Gardens

Explore the world's most beautiful collection of rare and exotic plants. Royal Botanic Gardens also…

The National Archives

The National Archives of England, Wales and the United Kingdom has one of the largest archival…

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Mama Mia exterior

London Italian restaurant Mamma Mia in Sheen serves authentic Italian regional food in the heart of…

bingham riverhouse 1

The Bingham restaurant overlooking the River Thames is a chic retreat for romantic getaways and a…

Leonardo wine Bar Exterior

Leonardo Wine Bar is a wonderful place to relax and unwind with family, friends or colleagues.…

Sticks and Sushi

Join us at Sticks'n'Sushi Richmond, where the best of both worlds collide – where nature meets…

interior

At Côte, we’re all about attention to detail. From the first crumble of the croissant to the…

butter beans cafe

Butter Beans opened its doors in 2014. We strive for perfection and create dishes that are fresh,…

interior shot of Caffe al Fresco

Family owned Italian Caffe in the heart of Sheen. A variety of homemade pizza, pasta, coffee and…

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