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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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The long gardens run for 100yds from the back of historic houses on Kew Green down to the Thames towpath. Together, they cover nearly 1 acre, and, in addition to the style and structures of the individual gardens, they can be seen as one large…
Kew
Roger's photography encompasses a wide range of styles but he is particularly interested in the frozen instant which creates abstract shapes textures and hues from reality
Kew
MI5’s official historian, Christopher Andrew reveals the close relationship between British government and the Security Service.
MI5’s leading supporters in the 20th century were Britain’s two most successful prime ministers: Winston Churchill and…
Kew
What is invisible ink? Who invented it? How is it made? Learn about the history using original archive documents then get hands-on doing experiments to create your own. Who will you write a secret message to?
This event is for families to learn and…
Kew
The National Archives houses many documents related to The Empire Windrush, including the iconic passenger list. The artwork is free to all and can be seen on the ground floor of our building.
Kew
Explore the season of spring through sensory storytelling inspired by images from our collection!
There are two bookable Time Travel Club sessions taking place in one of our learning spaces. Whilst parents do not need to book a ticket, due to…
Kew
Join us for a look behind the scenes on a free guided tour of the Library and Archives at Kew.
Kew’s Library and Archives collection spans 2,000 years of plant knowledge and discovery. With information on the naming, classification and uses of…
Kew
Join RTPS for our print image judging, featuring professional photographer and judge Amanda Wright. Members' submitted images will be reviewed and critiqued live, offering valuable insights into composition, technique, and visual impact. An…
Kew
Join us to take part in a unique zine-making workshop where you can explore LGBTQIA+ histories in the archives.
Kew
A trail filled with spooky fun for everyone!
Kew
Get creative during October half term! Craft Club takes place between 11:00-14:00 in our cafe and you can come along at any time. Craft Club is free to join, and you do not need to book to come along, but you can reserve your place via eventbrite.
Kew
Bring the Kids for an early supper and Spooky Arty Table fun with our kids artist Rama - before you head out into Kew to Trick or Treat! Book your table now.
Kew
Winner of 2023 BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year, Edinburgh-born pianist and composer Ben Shankland is, despite his young age, already gaining recognition on the UK jazz scene. He began his musical journey studying classical piano…
Kew
Enjoy Orchids with reduced crowds in our quiet sessions for our disabled and neurodiverse visitors.
We are closing the Princess of Wales Conservatory to the public to allow visitors with special educational needs, disabilities like Autism Spectrum…
Kew
Spend time getting creative with spectacularly spooky crafts during the school holidays! Craft Club takes place in our café.
Kew
To mark the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train on the Stockton Darlington railway, join Jessamy Carlson, family history specialist at The National Archives as she delves into our extensive collection of the surviving records of private…
Kew
Learn about records relating to army service including personnel records and operational records such as war diaries. Much of this material is available for the first time following the recent transfer of historic service personnel files from the…
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
Ronan Keating shot to fame in the early 90’s with Boyzone, who in their first five years became one of the biggest pop bands ever, enjoying 16 top five hit singles, six of which hit the No.1 spot, amongst them the likes of ‘Words’, ‘No Matter What’,…
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…
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