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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
‘Queer Ecology’ aims to challenge what we think of as being ‘natural’ or ‘unnatural’ and celebrates diversity in all life.
Join ecologist Connor Butler on a guided nature walk to explore the diverse and unusual lifecycles found in the plants and…
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
Three rarely performed short plays - Personal Call, The Rats and The Patient - by Dame Agatha Christie, originally written for radio and subsequently adapted for the stage by the Dame herself.
Barnes
The team that brought you the OSO shows everyone was raving about (What the Dickens?, Creating Carmen, Into the Melting Pot and Practically Imperfect) is back! Award-winning music and theatre company, The Telling presents a play with music by Arts…
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:…
Barnes
Priscilla Morris draws on her part-Yugoslav heritage for this novel, short-listed for the Women’s Prize for Fiction amongst several other prizes. Set in 1992, at the time of the outbreak of the Balkan wars, and in particular the devastating siege of…
Barnes, London
Barnes SW13 becomes the children's books capital of the UK when the London Children's Literature Festival returns on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June with over 100 fun family events, workshops and performances for young book fans.
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
Barnes Community Association's Barnes Food Fair, Saturday 12 September 2026
One of Southwest London's most delicious dates in the diary is back! BCA Barnes Food Fair returns to Barnes Green on Saturday 12 September, 10am - 5pm and promises a…
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
Brothers Ben Martyn (singer/bass) and Emile Martyn (drums) spent their formative years living in New Orleans surrounded by world-class musicians from the New Orleans music world.
The band, collectively or with other projects, play such events as…
Barnes
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of music and family fun by Barnes Pond. From the legendary sounds of The Beatles to the electrifying brilliance of David Bowie, enjoy incredible tribute performances celebrating two icons of music history…
Barnes
1695: in his final illness, composer Henry Purcell (Niall Ashdown) is experiencing feverish dream-like hallucinations in which the past, present and fantasy collide, and his songs take on a life of their own. His bedroom is transformed into a…
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
This uplifting comedy brings you a jet-powered tour through your favourite characters, and all the romance and action of Tom Cruise's aerial blockbuster, alongside the heartfelt story of father and son superfans who can't agree on anything except…
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
Join us for a cultural extravaganza showcasing music, art, and cuisine from Syria, Egypt, Nepal, and the UK on May 30, 2025!
Like true craftsmen, loyal to the music traditions they inherited, and overwhelmed by the paths they have crossed with…
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…
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
Unchain My Heart - celebrating the music and songs of Ray Charles (plus a special one song opening act from the new singing sensation Amara)
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