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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 Kew Horticultural Society Summer Show is now in its 79th year. It is one of the few remaining traditional produce fairs in London, and if you haven't been before, then a treat awaits you!
Come along to Kew Green on 24th August and enjoy all that…
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Big conversations, beautiful surroundings – picnic, performance and culture at Kew Gardens.
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Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this experience offers a comprehensive dive into the world of mushrooms.
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Celebrate International Bamboo Day with a one-day course led by bamboo expert Ray Townsend.
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Big conversations, beautiful surroundings – picnic, performance and culture at Kew Gardens.
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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
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…
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Join The National Archives and the History of Parliament Trust for a look at Britain’s most tumultuous years.
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Enjoy an upbeat evening of world-class jazz at Kew Gardens – a magical setting for a festive evening of music with family and friends.
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Have you been gifted a new gadget over Christmas? Our drop-ins are perfect for you! If you'd like assistance using your new tablet or mobile phone, bring it along to our drop-in session. Our friendly staff will be on hand to give you tips so that…
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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,…
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Join us for fun craft activities this summer at The National Archives!
Discover what Victorians did on their summer holidays and make your own seaside inspired crafts to play with at home and at the beach
There are two bookable Craft Club sessions…
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Step into the worlds of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Red Riding Hood and embark on a fantastical adventure in this interactive and imaginative storytelling session.
This event is for children aged 5–7 and their carers.
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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…
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A Wassail is an old English custom to encourage the good health of fruit trees. This is a fun event in Pensford Field - funny hats, costumes and noisy instruments are encouraged. Music, singing and dancing with the wonderful UKewLele. Traditional…
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Enjoy an evening of sensational music in Kew’s historic glasshouse.
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Learn about the key sources available for tracing the lives of your ancestors living in the 19th century.
Exploring civil registration records after 1837 and illustrating the evolution of the census, this webinar will help start your journey into…
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How many Christmas traditions can you find in our Victorian documents? Get up close with our records with this Time Travel Club session for 8 to 11-year-olds and uncover what happened to Charles Dickens’s lost turkey!
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Scenes from Childhood
Miaomiao Yu, piano
Do you remember the melodies and rhythms passed down through the generations, those heartbeats of the land? Be guided by the piano, as we immerse ourselves in the music of Schumann's Kinderszenen, explore the…
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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…
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