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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
The first formal minutes of the British Cabinet date from 9 December 1916. This important innovation, introduced by Prime Minister David Lloyd George, was a departure from the disorder of past governments, and resulted in the immediate…
Kew
Enter a botanical world filled with seasonal cheer...
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
Join historian Nick Barratt to explore how Henry II and the next two generations of his family governed England, first as a rulers of a remote territory on the edge of their continental lands, and then as resident kings of England for the first time…
Richmond
Join us to learn how to create an amigurumi crochet character with TOFT.
Kew
Two thought-provoking exhibitions exploring art, empire and the enduring significance of plants.
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
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
The history of 19th century Ireland was dominated by big events, big men and big problems. The Act of Union of 1800, the Great Famine, and the campaign for land rights and Home Rule are among the most prominent events that shaped the country, whilst…
Kew
A glorious week-long festival of summer concerts set within the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens.
Proving to be a hit for all generations of music lovers, Kew The Music is the perfect evening out for the whole family.
The first wave of artists for…
Kew
BLAME IT ON THE BOSSA NOVA is an exciting evening of Intoxicating rhythms, sublime melodies and the passionate pulses of Brazilian music.
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
If you'd like assistance using your tablet or mobile phone, bring it along to our drop-in session. Our friendly staff will be on hand to give you tips so that you can get the most out of your device.
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…
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, 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…
Kew
Join master storyteller, Robert Harris in conversation about his thrilling new novel, Precipice.
Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe. In London, 26-year-old Venetia Stanley – aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless – is having a love…
Kew
Margot returns to RTPS following the successful publication of her most recent book the eighth in the series Since launching in 2016 more than £1 million GBP has been donated to 63 conservation projects and Margot has gained many famous supporters…
Kew
Join writer and educator Joanna Brown and award-winning illustrator Angela Vives as they spotlight two of the fascinating life stories depicted in their biographical collection, Bright Stars of Black British History.
Learn about the lives of Sarah…
Kew
Alex is a full time professional landscape photographer. He will be talking about the technical and creative challenges and about learning from both successes and failures
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