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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
Learn how to weave your own willow Christmas tree decoration at this special workshop.
The team at Barnes Common is delighted to welcome back Ellie Morgan, founder of Wood, Wool, Willow, who will lead this special Christmas workshop.
With Ellie's…
East Sheen
Join us for a fun and immersive two-and-a-half-hour introductory session designed to give you a hands-on experience with clay and the potter’s wheel. You’ll learn essential techniques such as centering the clay and throwing basic shapes like…
Barnes
Kick off the festive season with everyone's favourite Christmas curmudgeon! Join Barnes Community Association for a special screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at The Olympic Cinema - a heart warming (and hilarious) tale that reminds us what…
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
Who poisoned Bad Boy Bob? An illustrated story with the wonderful Hilary Whitehall. Who would poison a handsome dog? And why? Listen to the story, solve the clues and help Hilary and police dog Zippy solve the crime. For 5+ year olds.
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
Join Kew Wind Orchestra as they bring the enchanting story of The Snowman to life with a live performance of the beloved score. Watch as the classic animation unfolds on screen, accompanied by the rich, festive sounds of the orchestra, creating an…
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.
Leonard and Hungry Paul is the story of two friends who ordinarily…
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
Join the wizards of the locked room mysteries and see if you can work out how they dunnit!
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
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.
“I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and…
Barnes
Join us in celebrating the festive season with a series of fantastic events across Barnes, organised by Barnes Community Association.
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
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
Tom Mead in discussion with the kick ass queens of detection.
Barnes
… or could it?
It Couldn’t Happen Here is set after an election won by the Britons First Party, whose leader Max Moore becomes Prime Minister.
The King tries to hold back the authoritarian tide. Can Moore bypass Parliament, sideline the courts,…
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
Fleeing an engorged Gaston, Belle is perplexed to find herself trapped in an enchanted castle with a freshly-waxed hottie and a potty-mouth with a dirty spout. Can she tame her unkempt growler and embrace her furry new suitor? Same panto, filthier…
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