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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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"I am being harassed. I'm in fear of my life. I live in fear. They Know Who I Am…"
Christopher has been confined to a psychiatric ward for a month. He wants out. The problem is he still thinks oranges are blue. A junior psychiatrist, convinced he…
Barnes
The much-loved BCA Duck Hunt returns this Easter, taking place from Monday 30 March - Tuesday 7 April 2026.
From 30 March, you can buy a Duck Hunt map from Rose House, Natsons, or The OSO (available Easter weekend only at The OSO) for £5. Then it's…
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
Experience the beauty of wetlands through art.
Discover the work of wildlife artist Tracy Newman, whose art is deeply inspired by the landscapes, birds and wetlands that align so closely with our mission.
Tracy's fascination with wildlife began at…
Barnes
This month, come and join our forest school-inspired Friday Froglets sessions with your children.
Barnes
Following last year's successful Easter Art Exhibition, we are pleased to once again pack up our theatre for the Easter weekend and build our display space giving our local community the opportunity to view and purchase affordable and original art…
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…
London
WWT London Wetland Centre is the perfect location for bird watching and, at this time of year, for "bird listening" too!
Barnes
Barnes Community Association's Barnes Food Fair, Saturday 12 September 2026
One of Southwest London's most delicious dates in the diary is back! BCA Barnes Food Fair returns to Barnes Green on Saturday 12 September, 10am - 5pm and promises a…
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
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
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
‘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…
Barnes
Green Tea is an award-winning and critically acclaimed theatrical production, delving into demonic possession in a Victorian world. The play, narrated by philosophical physician Dr. Martin Hesselius, investigates the strange case of the Reverend Mr.…
A weekly story time for under 6s. Free and booking is not required.
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
The Urban Birder Course will be an introduction to appreciating the abundant birdlife in our urban areas.
Barnes
The OSO is thrilled to host graduating students of St Mary's University, for their annual Festival of Creativity.
'A timeless absurdist play.
Six characters wander into an uninspiring rehearsal room, interrupting the actors and director. They are…
Barnes
Come and learn new skills and enjoy time in nature at our beautiful wetland centre.
Using willow grown at our wetlands, spend a mindful hour preparing your own charcoal to take home. While the charcoal is being fired, experiment through drawing and…
Barnes
Following last year's successful Easter Art Exhibition, we are pleased to once again pack up our theatre for the Easter weekend and build our display space giving our local community the opportunity to view and purchase affordable and original art…
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