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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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Discover hands-on herbal skills while connecting with nature at our wetland centre.
30 May
Come and learn new skills and enjoy time in nature at our beautiful wetland centre.
Explore our Herb Garden and learn different uses and preservation…
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
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…
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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…
Barnes
The Urban Birder Course will be an introduction to appreciating the abundant birdlife in our urban areas.
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
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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Three rarely performed short plays - Personal Call, The Rats and The Patient - by Dame Agatha Christie, originally written for radio and subsequently adapted for the stage by the Dame herself.
Barnes
The Centre opened in September 2002 and provides a venue for theatre and live performances, art exhibitions, dance classes, music, drama for all ages and abilities, writers' groups, Yoga & Pilates classes, education opportunities and more.
Mortlake
This interactive map takes you on a guided walk across some of Mortlake's key heritage areas.
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
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
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…
Barnes
Supported by the Royal Institute of Philosophy.
Speaker Eric Olson
Some people believe that future technology will enable us to upload ourselves into a computer and live in electronic form. Wewon'tneed food or housing or furniture, and we will…
Barnes
This May Half Term join us for a jam-packed programme of nature inspired activities for the whole family!
Barnes
This Pride month come and join us for story time with award winning storyteller Mama G!
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…
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Katriona Taylor Quintet Bulls Head Barnes, London Sat, Mar 21, 2026 and Sat 13 June 8:00 PM £15 Adv / £17 Door Entry Requirements: Under 16s are not permitted in the venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Advance…
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The team that brought you the OSO shows everyone was raving about (What the Dickens?, Creating Carmen, Into the Melting Pot and Practically Imperfect) is back! Award-winning music and theatre company, The Telling presents a play with music by Arts…
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…
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