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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
Join us for unique day out of science-y fun for children and adults alike inspired by our new exhibition, Spirit of Invention.
Kew
'London from the Rooftops'
James is London's unofficial skyline photographer. What began in his teens as bike journeys through neighbourhoods like Lambeth, Hackney, and Stratford grew into a fascination with London's hidden corners and, eventually,…
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…
Kew
'A Tale of Two Halves'
A Tale of Two Halves encompasses the diverse interests and creative vision of versatile and self-taught photographer Fred Adams, and his street photography alter ego Xav Beaumont. Fred will take you on a journey initially…
Kew
The Arts Richmond Affordable Art Tent is back! We'll be selling more than 400 original artworks by local artists, at not one, but three borough fairs over the summer! You would be mad to miss it...
We will be at the Kew Fete on Kew Green (East…
Kew
Explore the season of spring through sensory storytelling inspired by images from our collection!
There are two bookable Time Travel Club sessions taking place in one of our learning spaces. Whilst parents do not need to book a ticket, due to…
Richmond
Create a unique piece of natural art at this Plant Designs-led workshop at Kew Gardens.
Kew
This autumn in Kew’s Shirley Sherwood Gallery, discover two complementary exhibitions that explore the complex colonial history of botanical art through both historical and contemporary lenses.
Richmond
Want to get creative and make an incredible botanical artwork by using second-hand, recycled paper materials?
Kew
Inspired by the global hit animated CBeebies TV series, join Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club on an autumn adventure set in the heart of Kew.
Brought to life through the playful world of Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club, this outdoor trail features interactive…
Richmond
He Shoots, He Scores.
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
Enjoy making crafts inspired by medieval festivals and celebrations. Have fun making your own coat of arms and other enchanting medieval crafts.
There are two bookable Craft Club sessions taking place between 10:30-12:30 or 1:30-3:30 in our café.…
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
Do you already know the fundamental of botanical sketching but want to improve your skills? This is the course for you.
Over three days, botanical artist Lucy Smith will teach you how to explore plant material in detail.
Using a range of…
Kew
Embark on a very special interactive adventure and go wild with The Enchanted Cinema's interactive musical film screening of Where the Wild Things Are (1973).
The Avenue, Kew
Andrea DiCenzo, Photo Editor at WaterAid, will share how compelling photography can be a powerful force for change for communities in developing countries around the World. WaterAid is an international non-profit organisation with one aim: to change…
Kew
Discover the spectacular artworks of Marc Quinn: Light into Life across Kew on this free walking tour.
Join our expert tour who will lead you through Kew's historic collections, highlighting some of our must-see installations, as you enjoy the…
Richmond
Discover the art of zero-waste weaving from expert Maria Sigma.
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,…
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