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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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He Shoots, He Scores.
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
Discover 1,000 years of history at The National Archives - a fun day out for the whole family! Archives are for everyone. Join us to uncover the treasures of The National Archives with a jam-packed day of history, talks and tours inspired by our…
Richmond
Explore the science behind extraordinary inventions!
Kew
Learn essential techniques for using Discovery, our online catalogue. The database holds more than 37 million descriptions of records dating back hundreds of years. Join collections specialist, Sarah Castagnetti who will provide you with the tools…
Kew
Spend time getting creative with spectacularly spooky crafts during the school holidays! Craft Club takes place in our café.
Kew
Be part of London's most exclusive event! The Richmond Half Marathon is part of a weekend which also includes the Richmond RUNFEST Marathon, and the Richmond 10k. The Half and Full Marathon start within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and will…
Kew
Discover the magic of the mighty oak tree in this interactive and playful experience.
This summer, a playful and anarchic group of forest guardians, the Oak-Keepers, have arrived in Kew Gardens. They're on a mission: to protect the oak trees and…
Kew
Experience Henry Moore’s monumental sculptures on an exclusive sunset buggy tour through Kew Gardens.
Led by an expert guide and limited to just six guests per buggy, this intimate evening experience offers a unique perspective on Moore’s work and…
Kew
For visitors who use British Sign Language, these walking tours are led by our specially-trained tour guides and offer a fascinating overview of the Gardens, its history and important scientific work.
These tours are free, and free entry to the…
Kew
At the turn of the 20th century, Votes for Women was one of the biggest domestic political issues of the day. Suffrage supporters, frustrated with the lack of progress, turned to increasingly militant methods. The government struggled to keep up…
Kew
Join one of our expert guides on a winter walking tour and experience the wonder of Kew during the winter season.
Discover Kew's winter highlights on this free walking tour.
Kew
Host: Dave Musgrove
Guests: Professor Tracy Borman OBE, Professor Kate Williams
An in-depth exploration of the British monarchy from the Georgians to the Windsors, examining the scandals and controversies that have shaped the lives and…
Kew
In this paralympic year and ahead of Disability History Month (14 November – 20 December), connect with the voices and experiences of disabled people that can be found in all kinds of unexpected records from across the centuries.
Meet our…
Kew
Join broadcaster and bestselling historian Janina Ramirez for a brilliant reappraisal of the women behind the myths that shaped Europe.
Joan of Arc. Lady Godiva. Isabelle of Castile.
Well-known names, but have the stories of these women been…
Kew
Presenting our 2024 spring concert, Kew Sinfonia invites you to enjoy an evening of music by Glinka, Sibelius and Nielsen.
The concert opens in spirited style with Glinka's excitingly energetic opera overture, Ruslan and Lyudmila.
Kew
Delve into the fascinating history of queens and warriors who ruled vast swathes of the African continent with reigns spanning pre-colonial Nigeria, the villages of Rwanda, the hills of Madagascar and apartheid South Africa.
Join Paula Akpan as she…
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
Experience the electrifying action of the World Cup live from the pub and savour the atmosphere that can't be matched by simply watching at home. Catch every moment from each match as the worlds's top football nations compete for glory. Whether…
Kew
Who was the real Jane Austen? A retiring spinster content with quiet village life? Or a strong-minded woman who chose to remain unmarried and to fashion herself as a professional writer?
Since her death, people have got Jane Austen wrong. Based on…
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