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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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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
We are excited to present two sessions of Matt Baker’s Petcast at Kew Gardens this July.
Join Matt and his guests as they chat all things pets. They’ll talk through their life with animals; from those they grew up with to the pets they have…
Kew
On December 16 1773, a group of American protesters destroyed an entire shipment of tea sent by the British East India Company by throwing the tea into Boston harbour.
The Boston Tea Party became hugely symbolic – a precursor to the American…
Kew
Delve into the fascinating history of queens and warriors who ruled vast swathes of the African continent with reigns spanning pre-colonial Nigeria, the villages of Rwanda, the hills of Madagascar and apartheid South Africa.
Join Paula Akpan as she…
Kew
Experience Henry Moore’s monumental sculptures on an exclusive sunset buggy tour through Kew Gardens.
Led by an expert guide and limited to just six guests per buggy, this intimate evening experience offers a unique perspective on Moore’s work and…
Kew
Discover the story of Ravenser Odd, Yorkshire’s Atlantis, a medieval island swallowed up by the North Sea.
Around 1231, the island of Ravenser Odd emerged near the mouth of the Humber. It existed as a wealthy, if lawless, port for 130 years before…
Kew
Join historian and broadcaster, Anthony Delaney discussing his new book, Queer Georgians.
Anthony will be sharing the dazzling stories of the remarkable individuals who dared to challenge society’s expectations. From the clientele of Mother Clap’s…
The Avenue, Kew
'The Real Story of Life in Ukraine for children, parents and teachers' by Robin Jowit.
ROBIN, A MEMBER OF ROTARY CLUB OF KEW GARDENS HAS BEEN TO WAR WEARY UKRAINE, 3 TIMES, SUPPORTING SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KYIV, KHARKIV AND ZAPORIZHZHIA. ON HIS LAST…
Kew
Inspired by the magnificent Caladium from the Princess of Wales Conservatory collection, this course dives into the centuries-old tradition of using metal threads to create dazzling designs fit for royal coronations and grand pageantry events.
Led…
Kew
Don't miss this landmark exhibition,
Kew
Neil Johnston, head of early modern records at The National Archives examines how Ireland was used as a colonial laboratory by the English Crown and its servants. His talk will explore how, from the 1530s onward, religious reforms fractured a…
Kew
Explore the private life of Elizabeth I with bestselling author, historian and broadcaster, Tracy Borman.
Tracy Borman will talk about one of her favourite documents in The National Archives’ collection to reveal the private life of Elizabeth I.…
Kew
Bob Fisher - a review of Creative Eyes 2025 images
Bob will review a year of images from the popular RTPS Special Interest Group, Creative Eyes. There are two themes a month and mobile phone images. Interpretation is entirely down to the individual…
Kew
Step into the thrilling world of the Ministry of Time Travel - a secret organisation based at The National Archives, which decodes evidence from the past to safeguard time itself.
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
Discover some of the rarest and most endangered plants in the world and learn about what Kew and others are doing to protect and conserve them on this free walking tour.
Tour starts from the guides desk at Victoria Plaza. Please register with the…
Kew
Join RTPS for our monthly digital image judging, featuring professional photographer and judge Andrew Webster. Members' submitted images will be reviewed and critiqued live, offering valuable insights into composition, technique, and visual impact.…
Kew
Join us for a day of colourful activities inspired by LGBTQ+ Pride.
From storytelling and songs, to origami crafts and face painting, we invite you to The National Archives for a day of colourful activities celebrating the joy of diversity and…
Kew
Celebrate the arrival of summer with a vibrant night of art, music and performance, inspired by the landmark Henry Moore exhibition at Kew.
Step into the beautifully illuminated Temperate House and experience an array of site-specific dance…
Kew
Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your family, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby concert for the perfect prelude to the holiday season!
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