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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.
Top attractions to visit this month
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Wilde Without the Boy is Gareth Armstrong's brilliant staging of De Profundis, Oscar Wilde's searing letter to his lover, written from his prison cell. The piece is a window into the bruised soul of a literary genius.
Wilde's poem The Ballad of…
Barnes
A heart-warming, musical homage to the great American singer-songwriters of the late 60's and early 70's, featuring beautiful timeless songs from James Taylor, Carole King, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Don Mclean, Bread, Crosby, Stills, Nash &…
Barnes
Join Wuntanara for an exciting series of high-energy dance workshops designed to boost confidence and coordination while introducing visitors to the joy of West African traditions at our very first Migration Festival.
Barnes
The best quiz in Barnes is back! Come along and test how good your general knowledge is while having a laugh and raising money. You'll be treated with a delicious dinner by OSO Chef, Yanete.
All proceeds go to our Centre Stage Fund, helping us…
Barnes
Barnes becomes the children's books capital of the UK when the Barnes Children's Literature Festival returns on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June with more than 100 fun events, workshops and performances for young book fans and their families.
Barnes
Join us from 10:30am-12:30pm, for a relaxed Community Morning in North Barnes on the Castelnau Parade. Whether you’ve lived in Barnes for years or have just moved to the area, everyone is welcome to drop by for a chat.
It’s a great opportunity to…
Barnes
Our Community Growing Project is running a series of monthly growing workshops in Barnes.
Feb 21st - Getting started with growing
March 14th - Growing with nature
April 18th - Plants for free
May 16th - Growing in small spaces
June 20th - Weeds:…
London
WWT London Wetland Centre is the perfect location for bird watching and, at this time of year, for "bird listening" too!
Barnes
Juliet Lloyd crafts songs that “transcend genre, moving between indie pop, folk, soul, and rock as effortlessly as she glides across the notes of her vocal runs.
Barnes
The return of this critically acclaimed show which SOLD OUT in London’s West End at the Crazy Coqs. The show is a celebration of the music of two iconic songwriters and performers, Carole King and James Taylor.
Barnes
Discover hands-on herbal skills while connecting with nature at our wetland centre.
30 May
Come and learn new skills and enjoy time in nature at our beautiful wetland centre.
Explore our Herb Garden and learn different uses and preservation…
Barnes
Discover a season of firsts this spring, on a fun-filled wetland adventure with Gozzle the gosling.
20 March - 31 May
This spring, we're teaming up with Macmillan Children's Books to explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling,…
Barnes
Barnes Tuesday Local is a relaxed, informal drop-in for anyone who lives or works locally. Come along for a drink, a chat and a chance to meet new people in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
No agenda - just good conversation and community.
There…
Barnes
Explore the wetlands at your own pace and get involved with a variety of nature-based events.
This special event begins at 9.00am before the centre opens to the public, providing a quieter setting for those who benefit from visiting outside regular…
Barnes
Over 36 local artists across 16 studios/venues with special offers on lunch and drinks. Please go to www.barnesartists.org for more information
Barnes
This cherished Barnes event returns, Saturday 31 October, 10am - 3pm and will once again offer a cornucopia of wonderful pre-owned ladies' clothes, jewellery, bric-a-brac, toys, household items, books, electrical gadgets and much more.
For those…
Barnes
Join us for Stork Talks and guided migratory bird walks during our Migration Festival.
Meet our resident white storks, Clam, Keith and Kevin (Yes, they are girls), during a short talk with our team. Learn about these impressive birds, what they…
Barnes
Discover our fun-filled play clinic, where children can learn how to handle, measure, weigh and x-ray toy geese – just like our WWT vets do with real birds.
Barnes
Join Jet as she guides you through how to get stunning, creative images, with just the camera in your pocket.
You will cover composition, light, macro (macro lenses will be provided), and generally looking at the world a bit differently. At the…
Barnes
Join Ecologist Connor Butler for a hands-on cyanotype printmaking workshop with a seasonal twist.
Developed in the 1840s, cyanotype is a photographic process that uses UV light to create striking blue-and-white prints. By arranging winter-themed…
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