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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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A summer of dragonfly-themed events and activities at WWT London.
Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences.
All activities and events are free and included with admission.
Key…
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Did you know that scientists often struggle to find male woodlice, that male trees can turn female, or that many species of bird have been recorded partnering up into same-sex couples?
'Queer Ecology' aims to challenge what we think of as being…
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As darkness falls WWT London Wetland Centre becomes a truly magical place and one of the best places in London to see bats as they fly in at night to feed over our lakes and ponds. Children can now join us on a nocturnal adventure to find these…
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Former Supreme Court judge and bestselling author Lord Sumption provides an acute analysis of how and why democracy is in crisis around the globe today. In conversation with Simon Heffer, he evaluates the most critical debates – the weakening of…
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As darkness falls WWT London Wetland Centre becomes a truly magical place and one of the best places in London to see bats as they fly in at night to feed over our lakes and ponds
WWT London Wetland Centre is one of the best places to watch bats in…
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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.
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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…
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Barnes farmers' Market is one of the oldest farmers' markets in London. It is held in the Essex House Surgery car park every Saturday between 8:30am and 2pm.
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Bestselling author Joanne Harris meets actress Patricia Hodge to discuss her new novel 'Vianne'- a
heartwarming prequel to Joanne's bestselling 'Chocolat.' The event includes a special screening of the film based on the the original novel, starring…
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Writer/director Tama Matheson and author Dr Kate Vigurs discuss Nancy Wake, one of the Allies’ most formidable spies during World War II. Nicknamed ‘the white mouse’ for her ability to evade capture; Nancy was brave, rebellious and on the Gestapo’s…
A weekly story time for under 6s. Free and booking is not required.
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Charlie Higson – author of the phenomenally successful Young Bond series – and Ian Fleming expert Simon Ward introduce a new collection of rarely seen work by Ian Fleming, creator of the iconic James Bond. Talk of the Devil brings together articles…
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Join us for 'Black Darter: A Dragonfly Safari', a new exhibition by renowned wildlife and landscape photographer Andrew Fusek Peters
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Barnes Community Association's Barnes Food Fair, Saturday 13 September 2025
One of Southwest London's most delicious dates in the diary is back! BCA Barnes Food Fair returns to Barnes Green on Saturday 13 September, 10am - 5pm and promises a…
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Named the ‘patron saint of poetry’ (Carol Ann Duffy), Roger McGough takes to the stage with his excellent band of musicians to share some of his most memorable and thought-provoking poems. For more than sixty years, Roger has delighted generations…
Former Chief Whip and MP Simon Hart made headlines with his political diaries earlier this year, a front-row account of one of the most turbulent times in British politics. In conversation with Channel 4 News Presenter Matt Frei, Simon recounts the…
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Barnes BookFest brings authors of all genres for a weekend programme of talks, books and lively debate, from politics and biography to bestselling fiction and debut novels. This year's speakers include William Boyd, Mishal Husain, Michael Morpurgo,…
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Award-winning nature writer Adam Nicolson joins bestselling author and Guardian columnist Stephen Moss, to discuss ‘bird school’ and what the lives of ordinary birds can tell us about our relationship with the natural world. In Bird School, Adam…
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Journalist and broadcaster Mishal Husain talks about her remarkable family memoir which uncovers the stories of her grandparents against a background of empire, political upheaval and the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan. In conversation…
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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…
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