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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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Barnes
Discover the importance of conservation grazing while creating your own beautiful wet felted wool bookmark.
29 August
Spend a relaxing hour immersed in nature at our beautiful wetland centre. In this guided workshop, you'll discover how…
Barnes
Join deaf presenter John Wilson on this BSL tour. Discover some of the most eye-catching ducks and geese from around the globe - plus a couple of otters – as well as exploring the extensive reserve habitat whose lakes, pools and gardens are home to…
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
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.
Barnes
Get creative with Dragonfly Arts & Crafts in these Dragonfly Festival Workshops.
This year’s programme includes special Dragonfly Mobiles workshops led by artist Alice Lee, alongside fun Dragonfly Finger Puppet Making sessions led by our brilliant…
A weekly story time for under 6s. Free and booking is not required.
Barnes
The Centre opened in September 2002 and provides a venue for theatre and live performances, art exhibitions, dance classes, music, drama for all ages and abilities, writers' groups, Yoga & Pilates classes, education opportunities and more.
Barnes
Join David for some smiles, tales from concrete jungles and, of course, to learn more about birds!
Places are limited to the first 20 applicants so please book online with your chosen site.
Barnes
As darkness falls WWT London Wetland Centre becomes a truly magical place and one of the best places in London to see bats as they fly in at night to feed over our lakes and ponds
WWT London Wetland Centre is one of the best places to watch bats in…
Barnes
Savour expertly selected wines while discovering the seasonal wonders of the wetlands on this unique guided evening experience.
Join us for an exclusive evening where exceptional wines meet extraordinary wildlife. Set within the tranquil…
Barnes
Same panto. Dirtier jokes. A sellout every year, so make sure to book early. Strictly adults only.
Barnes
The tour begins at 10.50am, starting off with the otters as they have their lunch. The route will include visiting World Wetlands, featuring birds from around the world before heading into the immersive Wildside nature reserve.
This tour is…
Barnes
Join us at Carmel, a beautiful Interiors store located in Barnes near Richmond upon Thames, London on our Christmas Calligraphy Workshop with Christmas theme and start your Calligraphy journey with this mindful, creative pastime and art form.
Barnes
Dragonfly festival At London Wetland Centre 18 July to 31 August 2026 A summer of dragonfly-themed events and activities Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences Please see website for…
Barnes
Pip Pondskimmer has flown in from the wetlands and is ready to recruit young dragonflies for a summer of fun.
Throughout the festival, Pip will be bringing the courtyard to life with a changing programme of interactive activities, storytelling,…
Barnes
Create your own dragonfly-inspired artwork in this creative Dragonfly Festival Wednesday Workshop.
Barnes
Get creative with coding, engineering and robotics in this Dragonfly Festival Wednesday Workshop.
East Sheen
Sheen Food Fest Returns This September
Saturday 12 September 2026
More than 20 independent food and drink businesses across East Sheen will take part in Sheen Food Fest on Saturday 12 September, as the event returns for its second year, celebrating…
East Sheen
Joining a reading group is an excellent way to connect with your local community, make friends, and explore new literary genres. These relaxed sessions are free to attend, and all are welcome.
Please check with staff at East Sheen Library to find…
Barnes
A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimm's on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT! Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter…
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