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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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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
Discover creative ways to connect with nature through hands-on printing inspired by the wetland landscape.
Spend a relaxing hour immersed in nature at our beautiful wetland centre. This guided workshop introduces you to the art of nature printing,…
Barnes
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…
Barnes
A short stroll from Vine Road Pavilion out onto Barnes Common and back. Recognise the sights, sounds and smells of nature around us!
During this walk participants will learn about the history and ecology of Barnes Common and the work that we do to…
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
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…
Barnes
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,…
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
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
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…
Church Road, Barnes
Everyone welcome to explore an inspiring collection of over 20 gorgeous gardens around Barnes and support the work of FiSH Neighbourhood Care. Enjoy delicious teas, cakes and Pimms on the lawn outside the FiSH office near Barnes Pond with musical…
Barnes
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…
Barnes
Canadian violinist Guillaume Tardif and Turkish pianist and musicologist Mine Doğantan -Dack join forces for a concert that includes Beethoven's beloved Spring and Kreutzer sonatas, and Chopin's heroic "Introduction and Polonaise". Not to be missed…
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…
Barnes
"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…
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
Over 36 local artists across 16 studios/venues with special offers on lunch and drinks. Please go to www.barnesartists.org for more information
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 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
Get ready to come together for an afternoon of classic Beatles hits with The Backbeat Beatles, the premier Beatles tribute band direct from Liverpool. With authentic vocals, brilliant musicianship and plenty of cheeky humour, they recreate the magic…
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