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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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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…
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Another huge group-stage clash live on our screens. Join us as England continue their World Cup journey with a buzzing match-day atmosphere from first whistle to last.
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If you enjoy discussing ideas, coming up with clever arguments and convincing others that you’re right, you’ll love this workshop! The Week Junior team will have you running around and stretching your brain with debates like ‘Are cats better than…
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Unlock your inner mystery-solver and learn the secrets of science in this fun, fact-packed event from bestselling author of the Adventures on Trains series and confirmed nerd Sam Sedgman. Join Sam for the latest thrilling adventure which pits his…
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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…
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Join acclaimed author illustrator James Mayhew for this thrilling event which combines stories, classical music and art created live before your eyes. James tells the stories of some much-loved pieces of music, and illustrates them accompanied by…
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Develop and design your own comic book character with illustrator and zine maker, Ed Syder (Thrasher Magazine, Santa Cruz, Emerica, Secret Curb Club) and then paint them onto your own recycled skate deck which you get to take home.
No adult ticket…
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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…
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Join the internationally bestselling creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster, to celebrate her enchanting new series, Wiska Wildflower. Join Harriet for a very special event with readings, draw alongs and a peek at how Harriet creates the magical…
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Get ready to rhyme, rap and ROAR with laughter! National treasure Michael Rosen has teamed up with World Book Day ambassador, award-winning teacher and book-rapping sensation MC Grammar for an action-packed musical showdown. This high energy,…
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A special guided walk celebrating Insect Week and the tiny creatures that power our wetlands. 27 June Join entomologist Connor Butler for a special Insect Week guided walk through London Wetland Centre on 27 June. In celebration of Insect Week, this…
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Gyles Brandreth is on his way to Edinburgh and coming via the OSO with a new show: Up Memory Lane!
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Make sure your clear your diary for this year’s Barnes Fair, the largest community event in Richmond!
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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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A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimm's on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT! Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter…
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Join Paddington and Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville as he shares his first children’s book Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room. A story packed with friendship and adventure, you’ll hear more about the real-life events that inspired Rory’s…
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Join million-copy-bestselling author Robin Stevens for a special event spanning both of her addictive and thrilling series, Murder Most Unladylike and The Ministry of Unladylike Activity. Robin will be sharing her top tips for solving mysteries,…
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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.
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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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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…
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