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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
Delve into the intimately entangled lives of Queen Victoria and her devoted servant John Brown.
From the moment John Brown arrived as a servant to Queen Victoria's household, he became known across the land as her loyal companion, her fierce…
Kew
Dani the Storyteller will take you on an adventure with an animal who wants to travel to Africa!
The session features music, play and toys to excite your child’s senses.
The storytelling lasts for 30 minutes, with time for playing and chatting…
Kew
A revolutionary new history of India from bestselling historian and broadcaster, William Dalrymple.
For a millennium and a half, India was a confident exporter of its diverse civilisation, creating around it a vast empire of ideas. Indian art,…
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…
Kew
Enjoy an evening of sensational music in Kew’s historic glasshouse.
Richmond
Come and learn how to propagate vegetables, shrubs, herbaceous plants, house plants and all types of bedding.
This course will provide a helpful introduction to the various methods you can use to increase your plant numbers.
We will…
Kew
Experience the magic of outdoor cinema at Kew Gardens this summer!
Adventure Cinema is bringing the UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema experience to Kew, with an unforgettable lineup of classic films, musicals, blockbusters, and family favourites—all set…
Kew
If you'd like assistance using your tablet or mobile phone, bring it along to one of our drop-in sessions. Our friendly staff will be on hand to give you tips so that you can get the most out of your device.
Kew
Barnes Community Players and Q2 Players present Persuasion in a new adaptation by Sarah Rose Kearns. Following its debut off-Broadway and subsequent production in Baltimore, this is the UK premier of a new adaptation of Jane Austen's final novel.…
Kew
Explore key sources for researching your ancestors who served in the First World War. Find out about the types of records held by The National Archives, including service records and medal cards, and learn how to find and use them in your research…
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
Join The National Archives for a special event with Bricks McGee, the LEGO-bricks experts! Take part in building challenges whilst exploring inspirational original documents - hands-on fun for all the family!
Bricks McGee are a collective of LEGO…
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
This webinar will introduce you to the key 20th century sources to trace your family history, including the 1911 and 1921 censuses, and the 1939 register. You will learn top tips for how to maximise your use of these popular sources, setting you on…
Kew
Think you know Charles Dickens? Think again.
Almost everything you’re familiar with was first mentioned in an authorised biography written by Dickens’ close friend John Forster 150 years ago. It’s the version of events that Dickens himself chose to…
Kew
The Kew Horticultural Society Summer Show is now in its 80th 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 23rd August and enjoy all…
Kew
This talk will explore ten documents from the archives that relate to the Empire Windrush: from Prime Minister Clement Attlee’s letter about the migrants, to the passenger list itself, featuring such names as Sam King, who would go on to become the…
Richmond
Exclusively for members: Step into the shoes of Kew visitors down the decades with a slice of fascinating social history.
Kew, Richmond
Climate Chat in the Church is back!
Come along to the Marwood Room at St Luke's on Tuesday 19th March, 7:45pm - 9:30pm to hear from a fantastic speaker line-up, covering everything from a car-free future for Hammersmith Bridge, to the role of trees…
Richmond
Want to get creative and make an incredible botanical artwork by using second-hand, recycled paper materials?
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