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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 historian and author Damien Lewis discussing his latest book, SAS Great Escapes 3.
Discover some of the most dramatic and daring escapes undertaken by the SAS, the world’s most famous fighting force during WWII. From the very earliest SAS…
Richmond
Explore the science behind extraordinary inventions!
Kew
Join renowned miniature artist Samantha Buckley for this two-day workshop taking inspiration from the Flora Indica exhibition
In this workshop, you'll be introduced to the techniques used in Indian miniature painting and create your own botanical…
Richmond
Learn to colour, shape and sand this unique material and bring home a handmade pot.
Kew
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.
Kew
Prepare to be spooked by all things weird and wonderful lurking in the vaults at The National Archives! Are there really ghosts, sea monsters, and even UFOs? Stay on after this workshop for free Halloween themed crafts until 2pm. This event is…
Kew
Explore a brand new exhibition from leading contemporary artist Marc Quinn at Kew Gardens this spring and summer.
Kew
Join us as we explore how the discovery of Prize Papers has the power to revolutionise our view on history as we know it.
The National Archives holds a largely unknown collection of around 500,000 letters and other papers seized from ships during…
Kew
BLAME IT ON THE BOSSA NOVA is an exciting evening of Intoxicating rhythms, sublime melodies and the passionate pulses of Brazilian music.
Richmond
Join us for a free walking tour of Kew's different gardens within the gardens.
Kew
Join us for an exciting adventure in this storytelling session!
Step into the worlds of Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk and embark on a magical adventure.
This event is for children aged 5 to 7 years.
Kew
Explore all the things plants need to grow; earth, air, sun and water, and enjoy the sensory elements of our Children's Garden during one of our quiet sessions.
We are closing the Children’s Garden to the public to allow children with special…
Kew
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…
Kew
This Clean Air Day (Thursday 19 June 2025), visitors who travel to Kew Gardens by bike will receive a 50% discount on entry to the UNESCO World Heritage Site for the day. Visitors to Kew Gardens simply need to show their bike helmet or a photo with…
Kew
Join us for festive family fun under the Christmas tree. We’ll be joined by a local children’s choir and will be hosting a range of free craft activities.
Kew
From May to Etta with Love is a series of six short audio dramas inspired by an extraordinary photo collection held by Glamorgan Archives.
The pictures are from the studio of Fred Petersen, an early portrait photographer who had a business at 232…
Station Approach, Kew
Join us for a Burgundy deep dive. During the evening, we'll discuss the history and trends of the iconic French region and taste our favourite Chardonnays and Pinots from headline sub-regions to the up and coming gems.
This event will be hosted by…
Kew
The Herbarium is a hidden, scientific treasure located on Kew Green, usually only open to visiting researchers since it was first established in 1852. It houses almost seven million preserved botanical specimens, and one of the largest botanical…
Kew
Join us for an evening of poetic and sparkling pianism, plus a chance to mingle with other music lovers and meet the performer after the concert.
Kew
This is local residents crafting group held every Monday from 09:30 until 12:00. The event is free of charge and held in our beautiful Atrium overlooking the train line of Kew Gardens. The tables are arranged in a conference style seating to allow…
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