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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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Richmond
Explorer Dome’s Inflatable Planetarium is back! Crawl into the darkened dome and discover the worlds that glitter in our night sky!
Kew
Please join us for our ever-popular annual Holly Lodge Quiz night - with Adrian Mills, the TV and radio presenter, as the unfailingly energetic Quizmaster. Adrian is particularly known for his co-presenting stint on That's Life with Esther Rantzen.
Kew
Explore a brand new exhibition from leading contemporary artist Marc Quinn at Kew Gardens this spring and summer.
Kew
Two thought-provoking exhibitions exploring art, empire and the enduring significance of plants.
Kew
Eleanor was a devoted and loyal wife to Edward I. Theirs was a notoriously affectionate marriage, not only did she support him during the civil war and crusade, she played an active role as a cultural and religious patron, diplomat and arranger of…
Richmond
Join us for a free walking tour of Kew's Kitchen Garden.
Kew
Experience the magic of live music with Bach to Baby —the acclaimed concert series for the whole family! Enjoy outstanding musicians, exhilarating performances, and a variety of genres, instruments and styles, all in inspiring venues on your…
Station Approach, Kew
Join us for a fun-filled evening! Put your wine and cheese knowledge to the test with our fun, interactive quiz while enjoying a flurry of wines perfectly paired with our cheese boards!
Kew
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!
Kew
For much of the 1530s, Thomas Cromwell ran the Tudor government for Henry VIII. As the king’s chief minister, he was responsible for overseeing the huge volume of matters that needed royal consideration.
But there is a large gap in the archival…
Kew
REASONS TO RUN THE KEW GARDENS 10K
Free entry into Kew Gardens in the morning for supporters*
Amazing Tech tee (inc. Female cut option)
Best Medal in London
Great goody bag & post race snacks & drink
Official chip timing
Clearly marked and measured…
Kew
Learn the art of modern calligraphy in this 2 hour workshop, perfect for all experience levels.
Kew
Across time, people have sought connection in countless ways. From heartfelt declarations and calculated proposals to anonymous and desperate love songs.
A free exhibition at The National Archives in Kew, Love Letters will feature correspondence…
Kew
In 1922, millions of Irish census records were lost when the Public Record Office of Ireland was destroyed in a catastrophic explosion and fire. This presents a major obstacle for anyone tracing their Irish ancestors prior to 1901. Now, The National…
Kew
Get ready for a spud-tastic family day out at Kew Gardens with Supertato and his heroic veggie friends!
Based on the bestselling books by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, this fun-filled event invites kids to join Supertato’s super squad, thwart the…
Station Approach, Kew
Bordeaux – world-renowned, exquisite, regarded as the best reds in the world by some?
Who would dare challenge Bordeaux? Bold powerful and punchy Rioja is certainly up to the task. Get your noses and palates at the ready. You decide … who makes it…
Kew
Explore iconic London landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Hampton Court and 10 Downing Street through original drawings and plans from our collection.
Uncover how these buildings have changed and what the city looks like today, then craft…
Kew
Join Fire the Inventor in this interactive workshop and engineer a moving toy or automata inspired by inventions in the archives! Using a mix of pre-made parts, chopsticks, a cardboard box, and lots of arts and crafts materials, exercise your…
Richmond
Ways To Play Today classes are designed for babies and toddlers from sitting to pre-school stages to be able to explore and have fun and of course, learn through their play adventures! Through a range of fun sensory and messy play activities based…
Kew
A baby dragon has got lost and needs some help finding its way home!
Dani the Storyteller will use music, play and toys to excite your child’s senses whilst going on an adventure inspired by pictures of mystical creatures in the archive.
The…
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