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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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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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n Conversation Live is back at Kew Gardens and after a hugely successful first year, we’re returning bigger and better.
This time, we’re taking over the stunning Great Lawn with a fresh new format that brings your favourite podcasts to life on…
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!
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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
Step into the thrilling world of the Ministry of Time Travel − a secret organisation based at the heart of The National Archives.
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This summer join us for your chance to dance amidst the greenery of Kew!
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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…
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.
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This Clean Air Day (Thursday 19 June 2025), visitors who travel to Kew Gardens by bike will receive a 50% discount on entry to the UNESCO World Heritage Site for the day. Visitors to Kew Gardens simply need to show their bike helmet or a photo with…
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See artwork commissioned for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023, on public display for the first time.
This free exhibition displays work by eight leading artists, commissioned to offer their own take on…
Kew
Panoramas
Paul will offer an exploration of how panoramas can be used to achieve a different and unique viewpoint for your photography. Using examples from his work, the talk covers basic 'stitching' techniques, 180 degree and 360 degree panoramas,…
Kew
Georgian England had a large and distinctive Black community – some prosperous citizens, some newly freed slaves. Their story is traced through the lives of several Black Britons, in this talk.
The idea that Britain became a mixed-race country…
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In the 1770s, a remarkable rumour abounded in London and the rest of Europe. The Chevalier d’Eon, French spy, soldier, and diplomat, was not a man but a woman. Even more remarkable, in 1777 d’Eon returned to France from England under a certificate…
Richmond
Fabulous creative fun Spring Workshop ! Learn how to use wood blocks to create your own art. Explore different patterns repeats, learn how colours work together and print onto fabric - make your own tea towel or shopping bag to take home. Fun,…
Kew
Host: Joanna Page & Mathew Horne
Guests: Nicki Chapman & Dave Shackleton
Joined by Nicki Chapman and Dave Shackleton, they explore Nicki’s journey from Pop Idol to A Place in the Sun, alongside the life she and Dave have built together.
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Prepared to be spooked by all things weird and wonderful lurking in the vaults at The National Archives.
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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
Led by the embroidery experts at Hand & Lock, this festive embroidery class is perfect for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike.
You’ll be introduced to the beautiful craft of goldwork embroidery, learning about the specialist materials,…
Kew
The Great Train Robbery remains the most notorious railway heist in British history. In 1963, a gang of armed robbers stopped a night mail train travelling from Glasgow to London, stealing over £2.63 million.
Join Crime Museum curator, Paul Bickley…
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Experience a sensational evening of music, song and words at convivial Cafe Yukari, celebrating the life of the great American composer George Gershwin on the anniversary of his death.
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