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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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East Sheen
A traditional service of 9 lessons and carols sung by the choir, choristers and choral scholars: followed by mince pies and mulled wine. A festive treat!
Barnes
Start the festive season early and get into the Christmas spirit at our beautiful wetland centre.
This Christmas, immerse yourself in the festive spirit and join us for a magical Wreath Making Workshop!
Guided by WWT resident artists Sam and Alice,…
Barnes
Criminal Minds’
Victoria Dowd, sets the criminal scene for Martin Edwards and Antony Johnston – two of our most thrilling, multi-award winning writers.
Barnes
Tom Mead in discussion with the kick ass queens of detection.
Barnes
Crime for the Young
‘Girls - and boys - just wanna have fun’ - and that’s what they get solving crimes with these two brilliant writers for the young.
Barnes
Get creative and dive into festive fun at our hands-on workshop in the heart of our tranquil wetland centre.
Join Ecologist Connor Butler for a hands-on cyanotype printmaking workshop with a seasonal twist.
Developed in the 1840s, cyanotype is a…
East Sheen
Come and kick off the Christmas season - and immerse yourself in a cheery evening of wine, mince pies and song in the glorious surroundings of Christ Church on the edge of Richmond Park.
Barnes
The BCA is collaborating with Holy Trinity Church and Barnes Collectables Market to bring a Christmassy event to the Castelnau Parade.
Barnes
Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with Elf, the beloved holiday classic that never fails to make us smile. Join Buddy on his hilarious journey from the North Pole to New York - a perfect family film to share some festive cheer.
Enjoy a morning…
Barnes
The Snowman is coming to Barnes this Christmas!
Don't miss this magical screening of Raymond Briggs' beloved Christmas classic The Snowman, with live music from The Enchanted Cinema.
Join their pop-up orchestra creating the sound effects and…
Barnes
Explore various topics and meet other learners and enthusiasts, gaining confidence as you do. Open to speakers with elementary and intermediate language proficiency.
Barnes
Get your thinking caps on and gather your brainiest friends for Quiz Night at The Sun Inn Barnes – the ultimate weekly test of trivia, wit, and general knowledge!
Whether you're a seasoned quizzer or a casual player, our lively quiz night has…
Barnes
Christmas isn't Christmas without a door wreath, and it's much more special when you make your own! To kick-start the festive season, we're bringing back this popular workshop so your door will look gorgeous from day one!
Barnes
Fuel your love of reading! Join our monthly Book Club to meet fellow bookworms, explore a diverse ranges of novels and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee in our cosy Café.
A civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new…
Barnes
Join us for one of our FREE Christmas family workshops.
Celebrate the season of giving with us as we craft beautiful gifts for both loved ones and nature.
Kids can create heartfelt thank-you cards using seeded paper; a gift that not only says…
Barnes
Get hands-on with nature and discover traditional craft skills at our beautiful wetland centre.
Using natural plant fibres from the wetlands, spend a mindful hour learning an ancient technique for making string and creating beads from foraged…
Barnes
Weekend pass to all the Bloody Barnes Weekend talks from Friday 6th - Sunday 8th February.
*Please note this pass does not include Murder Mystery Dinner on February 5th or The Patrons Tea Party on February 6th.
Barnes
Unwind in the wetlands: Sip, paint, and let your creativity flow!
Unleash your creativity at our next watercolour workshop. Whether you're a total beginner or already a pro with a brush, WWT resident artist Sam will guide you with tips, tricks, and…
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
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