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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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Discover Kew's Indian flora on this free walking tour.
Linked to the exhibition in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery join one of our expert guides on a garden walking tour of Indian flora, ending at the SSG.
Please register with the guide at the Guides…
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Host: Joanna Page & Mathew Horne
Guests: Tom Read Wilson & Anna Williamson
Joined by Tom and Anna, they explore what really happens when celebs – and friends – go dating, over curated dishes by Samuel Goldsmith.
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Join historian Amy Jeffs as she breathes new life into the legend of King Arthur.
From Malory to Monty Python, we think we know the Arthurian legends, but Amy Jeffs will introduce us to lesser-known, wilder sources from the Middle Ages. These older…
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The Great Storm of 1987 at Kew and Wakehurst. Objects, specimens and memories from across Kew’s collections.
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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…
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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…
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Explore iconic landmarks of London such as the Houses of Parliament, Hampton Court and 10 Downing Street through original drawings and plans from the collection.
Uncover how these buildings have changed and what the city looks like today, then…
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Revolution 250: America's Independence Story 1763–1783
24 June to 29 November 2026
The National Archives in Kew is marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence with a powerful new exhibition Revolution 250:…
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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.
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Explore the legacy of one of our best loved novelists, Jane Austen.
Join Sunday Times bestselling author, Gill Hornby in conversation about all things Austen including the inspiration behind her Jane Austen trilogy of books, and the important role…
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Discover the life of John Blanke, the Black Tudor trumpeter who served at the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII.
John Blanke is believed to be the first person of African descent for whom we have both an image and an archival record. His story…
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Bestselling historian Dan Jones returns to The National Archives to talk about his new biography of Henry V, England's greatest king.
Henry V reigned over England for only nine years and four months, and died at the age of just thirty-five, but he…
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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…
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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)…
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Want to see behind the scenes to explore some of the hidden areas of Kew Palace? Why are there 'witch marks' in the attics? How was the palace used during the second world war? Who would have used the Tudor undercroft beneath?
Join one of our…
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A fun-filled trail for budding dragons this October half-term.
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Join us for another evening of poetic pianism, plus a chance to mingle with other music lovers and meet the performer after the concert.
Richmond
We'd like to welcome our Community Access Scheme group leaders to explore some of Kew’s stunning collections in the spring.
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Join the Mayor for an unforgettable night of music as renowned pianist Anthony Adkins BEM takes to the stage for a dazzling recital.
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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…
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