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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.
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For much of the 1530s, Thomas Cromwell ran the Tudor government for Henry VIII. As the king’s chief minister, he was responsible for overseeing the huge volume of matters that needed royal consideration.
But there is a large gap in the archival…
Kew
Our storyteller will use music, play and toys to excite and stimulate your child’s sense whilst going on a fantastic adventure, inspired by tales from the archives. The sessions last for 45 minutes featuring storytelling with sensory play. These…
Richmond
Join us to learn how to create an amigurumi crochet character with TOFT.
Kew
Join Fire the Inventor in this interactive workshop and engineer a moving toy or automata inspired by inventions in the archives! Using a mix of pre-made parts, chopsticks, a cardboard box, and lots of arts and crafts materials, exercise your…
Kew
A baby dragon has got lost and needs some help finding its way home!
Dani the Storyteller will use music, play and toys to excite your child’s senses whilst going on an adventure inspired by pictures of mystical creatures in the archive.
The…
Kew
Experience the magic of live music with Bach to Baby —the acclaimed concert series for the whole family!
Enjoy outstanding musicians, exhilarating performances, and a variety of genres, instruments and styles, all in inspiring venues on your…
Kew
Learn the art of modern calligraphy in this 2 hour workshop, perfect for all experience levels.
Kew
The history of 19th century Ireland was dominated by big events, big men and big problems. The Act of Union of 1800, the Great Famine, and the campaign for land rights and Home Rule are among the most prominent events that shaped the country, whilst…
Kew
The Australian Shakespeare Company (ASC) is delighted to return to Kew Gardens this summer to bring world-class outdoor theatre to the heart of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With over 40 years of pioneering theatre at unique venues, the ASC…
Kew
Stroll around Kew Green, the churchyard at St Anne's where famous artists are buried, and part of the riverside towpath. The Hanoverian Royal Family enjoyed life at Kew and there is still much left from those times for everyone else to delight in…
Richmond
An opportunity for people who live or work in Kew to get together on the first Thursday of each month, share views and make friends. Everyone is welcome… and it's free!
Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for a voluntary contribution, with…
Kew
On December 16 1773, a group of American protesters destroyed an entire shipment of tea sent by the British East India Company by throwing the tea into Boston harbour.
The Boston Tea Party became hugely symbolic – a precursor to the American…
Kew
Join The National Archives and the History of Parliament Trust for a look at Britain’s most tumultuous years.
Kew
Join Dani for a seasonal sensory story all about the joys of springtime! Dani will use props, music and singing to evoke all the elements of the season in this fun-filled event.
The storytelling lasts for 30 minutes with time for playing and…
Richmond
Experience the best of wine, art and nature with an exclusive summer after hours walk, accompanied by our Kew Series wine courtesy of Laithwaites.
Your evening begins with a welcome glass of sparkling Crémant de Loire, setting the tone for a…
Kew
The National Archives houses many documents related to The Empire Windrush, including the iconic passenger list. The artwork is free to all and can be seen on the ground floor of our building.
Kew
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell have sold over 70 million records worldwide, including over 50 hits in the UK Singles Charts alone, all propelled by one of the greatest voices in UK music, let alone Reggae, Ali Campbell.
Kew
Two thought-provoking exhibitions exploring art, empire and the enduring significance of plants.
Richmond
Want to get creative and make an incredible botanical artwork by using second-hand, recycled paper materials?
Kew
The first formal minutes of the British Cabinet date from 9 December 1916. This important innovation, introduced by Prime Minister David Lloyd George, was a departure from the disorder of past governments, and resulted in the immediate…
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