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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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Learn essential techniques for using Discovery, our online catalogue. The database holds more than 37 million descriptions of records dating back hundreds of years. Join collections specialist, Sarah Castagnetti who will provide you with the tools…
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
Join us for an immersive mushroom workshop that combines expert knowledge, engaging demonstrations, and a tour of the mushroom beds within the Kitchen Garden at Kew.
The workshop begins with an interactive talk, introducing the basics of…
Kew
Join bestselling author, Emma Donoghue in conversation about her latest book Learned by Heart, the heartbreaking story of the love of two women – Anne Lister, the real-life inspiration behind Gentleman Jack, and her first love, Eliza Raine.
In…
Kew
Come and join us for some sensory storytelling!
Dani, our storyteller, will take you on imaginary journeys inspired by the archives, and excite your child’s senses.
The storytelling lasts for 30 minutes, with time for playing and chatting…
Kew
Join us for a brand, new musical storytelling session for 2–5 year olds!
Kew
Join renowned miniature artist Samantha Buckley for this two-day workshop taking inspiration from the Flora Indica exhibition
In this workshop, you'll be introduced to the techniques used in Indian miniature painting and create your own botanical…
Kew
The National Archives has partnered with Apple TV+ to host a free release-day screening event of series 5 of Slow Horses to tie in with our landmark exhibition M15 Official Secrets
Join other fans of the series for a collective viewing of the first…
Kew
Get ready for the ultimate wellbeing festival, hosted by Joe Wicks, this summer at Kew Gardens.
Joe, the nation’s favourite fitness coach who inspired millions with his daily PE workouts, returns to Kew Gardens to bring you an unforgettable…
Kew
Stroll around Kew Green, the churchyard at St Anne's where famous artists are buried, and part of the riverside towpath. The Hanoverian Royal Family enjoyed life at Kew and there is still much left from those times for everyone else to delight in…
Kew
Enjoy sociable shopping at the next Kew Village Market on Sunday 3rd September, 10am to 2pm. The lovely leafy streets will be buzzing with over 40 stalls, including all your favourite regulars home from their holidays, selling award-winning food 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
From memorials and tombs to prayers, spirits and magic, the links between the living and the dead were very powerful in pre-modern society.
Join Head of Medieval and Early Modern Collections, Sean Cunningham to explore some of the records held by…
Kew
Stroll around Kew Green, the churchyard at St Anne's where famous artists are buried, and part of the riverside path at Kew. The Hanoverian Royal family enjoyed life at Kew and there is still much left of those times for everyone else to share the…
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!
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 Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare Under the Stars!
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
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…
Richmond
We would like to welcome you to the Kew Horticultural Society’s 78th Annual Flower & Produce Show, the oldest horticultural event in the area and one of the few traditional shows held in a Marquee with a village atmosphere.
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