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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
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…
A weekly story time for under 6s. Free and booking is not required.
Barnes
Join us this summer for Upstream, a magical puppetry adventure at our Dragonfly Festival from award-winning company Smoking Apples.
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 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
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…
These free baby bounce and rhyme sessions are for very young children accompanied by adults.
Come join in the fun with songs, rhymes and stories - all are welcome.
Barnes
A magical after-hours adventure where children can discover bats in the wild, use bat detectors to hear their calls, and toast marshmallows around the campfire. As darkness falls WWT London Wetland Centre becomes a truly magical place and one of the…
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 coding, engineering and robotics in this Dragonfly Festival Wednesday Workshop.
These free baby bounce and rhyme sessions are for very young children accompanied by adults.
Come join in the fun with songs, rhymes and stories - all are welcome.
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
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…
Barnes
Same panto. Dirtier jokes. A sellout every year, so make sure to book early. Strictly adults only.
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
‘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…
49 Station Road, Barnes
Join your local Pauline Quirke Academy for SummerFest 2026 – a fun-filled five-day performing arts holiday workshop for young people aged 6–18.
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
Create your own dragonfly-inspired artwork in this creative Dragonfly Festival Wednesday Workshop.
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…
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