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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.
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"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…
Barnes
Same panto. Dirtier jokes. A sellout every year, so make sure to book early. Strictly adults only.
Barnes
This cherished Barnes event returns, Saturday 31 October, 10am - 3pm and will once again offer a cornucopia of wonderful pre-owned ladies' clothes, jewellery, bric-a-brac, toys, household items, books, electrical gadgets and much more.
For those…
Barnes
The seductive, scandalous, phantasmagoric life of Lord Byron comes to life through his incomparably hilarious narrative poem, Don Juan – a masterpiece of wit, humour, and acerbity – all set to the glittering music of his time.
Weaving together…
49 Station Road, Barnes
The OSO does Bollywood! Join us for an evening of epic curry and dynamic dancing as we transport you to the world of colourful and highly theatrical dance characteristic of Indian films. The evening will kick off with a performance by some Indian…
Barnes
Come along and see what our writers have been cooking up this time!
Barnes
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
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
A heart-warming, musical homage to the great American singer-songwriters of the late 60's and early 70's, featuring beautiful timeless songs from James Taylor, Carole King, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Don Mclean, Bread, Crosby, Stills, Nash &…
Barnes
Join deaf presenter John Wilson on this BSL tour. Discover some of the most eye-catching ducks and geese from around the globe - plus a couple of otters – as well as exploring the extensive reserve habitat whose lakes, pools and gardens are home 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
When Niall was nine years old he took his first, and as it turned out, last piano exam. And vowed never to play the piano again.
Since that day, there's always been a piano somewhere that has drawn him back. This production explores, celebrates and…
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
An early 20th century building, re-opened on 14 October 2013 as the new home for the Olympic Cinema. As well as a two-screen cinema, the building includes a café and dining room, a members' club and a recording studio.
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,…
East Sheen
Celebrate Pride Month with us at Pride & Pages, our welcoming LGBTQ+ book group!
Join our May meeting as we discuss The Safekeep by Yael van Wouden.
Friday 29 May 2026
5:00–5:45pm
East Sheen Library
Open to adults 18+ • No booking required • All…
Barnes
We understand how difficult it can be to make those all important theatre connections, so we're hosting a series of pay what you can networking events, to meet people from the theatre industry over a complimentary glass of wine.
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…
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
Come and explore this fantastic small nature reserve on a morning walk led by Veronica Schroter, local resident and Leg o'Mutton committee member. This old Victorian reservoir by the Thames was decommissioned over 60 years ago, and has been a haven…
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