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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.
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Supported by the Royal Institute of Philosophy.
Speaker Professor JonathanWolff
Whatduties dowehavetofuture generations?It is often assumed that some form of"saving"is morally required. However, this question is an instance ofamore general…
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Come along and see what our writers have been cooking up this time!
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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…
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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.
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The seductive, scandalous, phantasmagoric life of Lord Byron comes to life through his incomparably hilarious narrative poem, Don Juan – a masterpiece of wit, humour, and acerbity – all set to the glittering music of his time.
Weaving together…
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‘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…
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Join us as some of Britain’s finest comedians present a night of preview shows before they head to the Edinburgh Fringe.
BAFTA-winning comedian Iain Stirling is best known as the brilliantly funny voice of Love Island (ITV2). Following this success,…
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Celebrate Pride Month with a creative cyanotype workshop exploring the beautifully diverse and wonderfully queer side of the natural world. 21 June Back by popular demand, and in celebration of Pride Month, join Queer Ecologist Connor Butler for a…
East Sheen
Sheen Artists group will be part of the Arts Richmond Open Studios over 2 weekends in May. This year we are showcasing the work of 18 members in two completely separate exhibitions. Come along and be amazed at the latest paintings, prints and…
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Tom and Marta arrive at a sock-themed party. They didn't expect to meet. Marta is bold, and Tom doesn't know how to have a conversation with anyone, but they end up understanding each other more than they could've anticipated.
In a colourful…
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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,…
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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…
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Soho comes to Barnes! Each performance features a compère plus three different comedians, meaning there's something for everyone. Previous acts at the OSO have included: Paul Sinha, Zoe Lyons, Paul Thorne, Laura Lexx and Emmanuel Sonubi. Inspired by…
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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…
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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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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…
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A quieter, sensory-friendly pond dipping session designed for families who benefit from a calm and relaxed environment.
27 - 30 May
We are running Quiet and Calm Pond Dipping. These sessions are designed for families with children who have…
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A special guided walk celebrating Insect Week and the tiny creatures that power our wetlands. 27 June Join entomologist Connor Butler for a special Insect Week guided walk through London Wetland Centre on 27 June. In celebration of Insect Week, this…
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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…
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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…
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