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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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Kew
Prepare to be spooked by all things weird and wonderful lurking in the vaults at The National Archives! Are there really ghosts, sea monsters, and even UFOs? Stay on after this workshop for free Halloween themed crafts until 2pm. This event is…
Richmond
St Anne's are opening their doors and welcoming visitors to enjoy their Summer afternoon concerts, there will also be homemade cakes and cream teas available to enjoy.
Teddington
A talk by Michael de Podesta former scientist at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington
There is no more important question facing us - collectively and individually - than how to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. And if it’s not possible to…
Kew
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
Think you know Charles Dickens? Think again.
Almost everything you’re familiar with was first mentioned in an authorised biography written by Dickens’ close friend John Forster 150 years ago. It’s the version of events that Dickens himself chose to…
Kew
This summer join us for your chance to dance amidst the greenery of Kew!
Kew
Join historian and author Helen Fry to learn about MI9, the Second World War organisation that engineered the escape of Allied forces from behind enemy lines.
MI9 set up clandestine escape routes that zig-zagged across Nazi-occupied Europe,…
Kew, Richmond
Bring your family and a picnic and dance away the afternoon in this wonderful haven for wildlife in the heart of Kew. Live music UKewLele, the Richmond Youth Jazz Band and The Motleys. Storytelling about hedgehogs for children by local author,…
Kew
Join The National Archives for a special event with Bricks McGee, the LEGO-bricks experts! Take part in building challenges whilst exploring inspirational original documents - hands-on fun for all the family!
Bricks McGee are a collective of LEGO…
Kew
Discover Material World, a festival of art, fashion and horticulture inside the stunning Temperate House.
This thought-provoking exhibition dives into the fascinating connections between textiles, plants and sustainability, exploring the hidden…
Kew
Elevate your embroidery skills with our exclusive two-day workshop at the picturesque Nash Conservatory, Kew Gardens.
Drawing inspiration from the exquisite Caesalpinia Pulcherrima in the Princess of Wales Conservatory collection, this workshop…
Kew
Come and join us for some sensory storytelling!
Dani, our storyteller, will take you on imaginary journeys inspired by the archives, and excite your child’s senses.
The storytelling lasts for 30 minutes, with time for playing and chatting…
Kew
Learn how to find records of civilian internment relating to individuals. Find out how to research individuals in civilian internment camps, both in the UK and abroad.
This webinar is presented by Roger Kershaw, Collections Specialist at The…
Richmond
Join textile artist Lora Avedian to learn how to create floral embellishments using embroidery and fabric manipulation techniques.
Kew
Mika has crafted a world of gritty romance amidst the joy and playfulness of technicoloured alternative pop. With his defining single ‘Grace Kelly’ in 2007, he sold over 3 million copies worldwide and was No.1 in the UK for 5 weeks. His debut album…
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
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
Join us for unique day out of science-y fun for children and adults alike inspired by our new exhibition, Spirit of Invention.
Kew
When looking through a box filled with papers related to the bankruptcy of a British enslaver, a strip of brightly coloured silk fabric stood out to researcher Liberty Paterson. It was described in a letter from 1787 as ‘smoak’d taffety’ and sent as…
Kew
In February 2025, IGPOTY touring exhibition 18 will launch at Kew Gardens and will feature a curated selection of high-placed photographs. The competition is a celebration of our planet’s green spaces, flora, fauna, and fungi showcased via some of…
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