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When you arrive at Kew Gardens station, you are greeted with one of the most attractive shopping areas in London. A wide range of independent shops, restaurants and cafés sit in the heart of the village, providing a wonderful selection of unusual gifts and culinary delights.
Kew Green is a traditional village green near the River Thames. The impressive building of St Anne’s Church dominates the green and is the burial place of several artists and important botanists including Thomas Gainsborough.
A lovely tranquil walk along the Thames towpath can be taken by heading downstream towards Mortlake, passing behind The National Archives.
At Kew Gardens Pier you can catch a river bus or a tourist ferry and be taken slowly up the Thames in much the same way that the Royal visitors to Kew travelled.
Kew is world famous for the Royal Botanic Gardens, where 300 acres (120ha) of land and splendid glasshouses contain over 40,000 species of plant life and 9,000 trees.
All the information and more can be found in the Kew Society Map. Hard copies of the map are available in our VisitRichmond Information Kiosk located in Richmond station and local shops and businesses in Kew village & Kew station.
Highlights: Kew Gardens, Kew Palace and The National Archives; traditional Kew Fete; Kew Sparkle Christmas evening, Kew Horticultural Society Show, farmer's and independent trader's market first Sunday of the month.
Top attractions to visit this month
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Celebrate International Bamboo Day with a one-day course led by bamboo expert Ray Townsend.
Kew
Woody seed pods, capsules, and cones make intriguing and accessible drawing subjects.
As dried botanical specimens, they are easy to collect, store, and draw at any time. In this workshop, botanical artist Lucy T. Smith will guide you through…
Kew
Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your family, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby concert for the perfect prelude to the holiday season!
Kew
1746 Georgian London was not a safe place for a young Black man, especially one who has escaped slavery…
So how did Charles Ignatius Sancho meet the King, write and perform highly acclaimed music, become the first Black person to vote in Britain,…
Kew
This summer join us for your chance to dance amidst the greenery of Kew!
Kew
Boost your physical and mental wellbeing with the centuries-old Chinese martial art, Tai chi.
Tai chi is a moderate exercise composed of a series of flowing movements.
During the session, learn standing meditation, joint loosening exercises, and…
Kew
Scenes from Childhood
Miaomiao Yu, piano
Do you remember the melodies and rhythms passed down through the generations, those heartbeats of the land? Be guided by the piano, as we immerse ourselves in the music of Schumann's Kinderszenen, explore the…
Kew
Step into the thrilling world of the Ministry of Time Travel - a secret organisation based at The National Archives, which decodes evidence from the past to safeguard time itself.
Kew
Want to see behind the scenes to explore some of the hidden areas of Kew Palace? Why are there 'witch marks' in the attics? How was the palace used during the second world war? Who would have used the Tudor undercroft beneath?
Join one of our…
Kew
Join international-bestselling author Philippa Gregory in conversation about her latest book, Normal Women, a radical retelling of our nation’s story.
This is not just the rise and fall of kings and the occasional queen, but of social and cultural…
Kew
Join us as we explore how the discovery of Prize Papers has the power to revolutionise our view on history as we know it.
The National Archives holds a largely unknown collection of around 500,000 letters and other papers seized from ships during…
Kew
Richard Ashcroft is a two-time Ivor Novello winner (Songwriter of the Year in 1998 and Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2019) who has released five Top 5 solo albums, including the #1 debut 'Alone With Everybody'.
He first came to…
Kew
A glorious week-long festival of summer concerts set within the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens.
Proving to be a hit for all generations of music lovers, Kew The Music is the perfect evening out for the whole family.
The first wave of artists for…
Kew
Join historian and author Kathryn Hughes for a fascinating feline exploration of Victorian society and discover how Britain was taken over by the ‘cult of the cat’.
By the end of the nineteenth century, cats no longer had to earn their keep by…
Kew
Eleanor was a devoted and loyal wife to Edward I. Theirs was a notoriously affectionate marriage, not only did she support him during the civil war and crusade, she played an active role as a cultural and religious patron, diplomat and arranger of…
Kew
Get creative during October half term! Craft Club takes place between 11:00-14:00 in our cafe and you can come along at any time. Craft Club is free to join, and you do not need to book to come along, but you can reserve your place via eventbrite.
Kew
Join bestselling author, Emma Donoghue in conversation about her latest book Learned by Heart, the heartbreaking story of the love of two women – Anne Lister, the real-life inspiration behind Gentleman Jack, and her first love, Eliza Raine.
In…
Richmond
This tour is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the largest-ever outdoor exhibition of the sculptures of Henry Moore in the outstanding landscape of the Gardens.
Richmond
Create beautiful botanical art work from metal in this hands-on workshop at Kew.
Richmond
Paint your own tapered dinner candles, perfect for treasured keepsakes or unique gifts.
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