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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
On the evening of 4 November 1605, Guy Fawkes was discovered underneath the Houses of Parliament with several barrels of gunpowder, ready to blow up King James I and his government during the state opening of Parliament the following day.
Join Dan…
Kew
Develop your skills in botanical watercolour with artist Lucy Smith.
Kew
The London Heart Starters Campaign is bringing more life-saving defibrillators to the city – in the areas where they are needed most. Despite the progress they have made, research by the Rotary Club of Kew Gardens found that 19 (of 35)…
Kew
Join internationally acclaimed artists The Singh Twins as they talk about their life, art, and incredible exhibition at Kew.
The Singh Twins: Botanical Tales and Seeds of Empire showcases a striking new body of work inspired by Kew’s botanical…
Kew
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary argues that nations and their leaders are defined by the enemies they make.
Britain and the British have a proud history of choosing their enemies, from the Romans to the Germans. You might even say those…
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…
The Avenue, Kew
Eddie Hyde, Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS) and a Surrey Photographic Association Judge, analyses and critiques digital photographs submitted by RTPS members. A highly illuminating evening whether it's your photographs under the…
Richmond
Exclusively for members: Step into the shoes of Kew visitors down the decades with a slice of fascinating social history.
Kew
Get ready for the ultimate wellbeing festival, hosted by Joe Wicks, this summer at Kew Gardens.
Joe, the nation’s favourite fitness coach who inspired millions with his daily PE workouts, returns to Kew Gardens to bring you an unforgettable…
Kew
Spend time getting creative with spectacularly spooky crafts during the school holidays! Craft Club takes place in our café.
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,…
Richmond
Enjoy hands on music-making, nature-inspired songs, dance and traditional rhymes accompanied by live instruments.
Station Approach, Kew
Bordeaux – world-renowned, exquisite, regarded as the best reds in the world by some?
Who would dare challenge Bordeaux? Bold powerful and punchy Rioja is certainly up to the task. Get your noses and palates at the ready. You decide … who makes it…
Kew
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…
The Avenue, Kew
Meet your local Councillors for an engaging and interactive Community Conversation for North Richmond and Kew Wards.
This in-person event will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 7:00pm. We invite residents, local businesses, and community…
Kew
In 1141, after King Stephen’s capture at the Battle of Lincoln, England found itself in a unique place in its history: the Empress Matilda and Queen Matilda waged war against each other trying to gain, hold or maintain the English throne. Explore…
Kew
Passenger is a multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter. Whilst still known for his busking, he made the journey from street corners to stadiums with 'Let Her Go', which reached No.1 in 19 countries and has now notched up more than…
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
A vivid portrait of a Soviet double agent, Anthony Blunt, from his biographer, Miranda Carter.
One of the infamous Cambridge Five spy ring, Anthony Blunt was MI5’s most famous Russian spy and double agent. He was also the most garlanded and…
Kew
What is invisible ink? Who invented it? How is it made? Learn about the history using original archive documents then get hands-on doing experiments to create your own. Who will you write a secret message to?
This event is for families to learn and…
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