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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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Join award-winning author illustrator Liz Pichon as she celebrates 15 years of the multi-million bestselling Tom Gates series and takes you into the world of The Mubbles in this laugh-out-loud event packed with fun and games and plenty of tips on…
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Join Ecologist Connor Butler for a fun, hands-on cyanotype printmaking workshop created especially for families.
49 Station Road, Barnes
The OSO does Bollywood! Join us for an evening of epic curry and dynamic dancing as we transport you to the world of colourful and highly theatrical dance characteristic of Indian films. The evening will kick off with a performance by some Indian…
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Return to Wonderland with Anna James, the bestselling author of the Pages & Co series, in this enchanting event. Anna will talk about how she was inspired by her love for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, meet the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and…
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Make sure your clear your diary for this year’s Barnes Fair, the largest community event in Richmond!
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Come along and see what our writers have been cooking up this time!
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…
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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.
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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
Unlock your inner mystery-solver and learn the secrets of science in this fun, fact-packed event from bestselling author of the Adventures on Trains series and confirmed nerd Sam Sedgman. Join Sam for the latest thrilling adventure which pits his…
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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.
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"He kept looking at the child with surprise. I don't think he had ever really believed in its existence before".
F Scott Fitzgerald – "The Great Gatsby"
The quotation refers to the brief moment in the iconic Jazz Age novel when Jay Gatsby comes…
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Join the internationally bestselling creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster, to celebrate her enchanting new series, Wiska Wildflower. Join Harriet for a very special event with readings, draw alongs and a peek at how Harriet creates the magical…
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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…
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Join million-copy-bestselling author Robin Stevens for a special event spanning both of her addictive and thrilling series, Murder Most Unladylike and The Ministry of Unladylike Activity. Robin will be sharing her top tips for solving mysteries,…
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Savour expertly selected wines while discovering the seasonal wonders of the wetlands on this unique guided evening experience.
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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 &…
A weekly story time for under 6s. Free and booking is not required.
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Dive into the world of Shakespeare with superstar author Maz Evans, author of the Who Let the Gods Out series and new book The Last Bard, in a hilarious hour designed to help you unlock your creativity. Guaranteed Maz mayhem awaits!
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What do you get when an ex-British ambassador, a Qing Dynasty rebellion, and a dash of unexpected roleplay collide? You get 'Chinese Boxing', a smart, stirring, and slightly surreal solo show that digs deep into the complicated history between China…
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