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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 London Heart Starters Campaign is bringing more life-saving defibrillators to the city – in the areas where they are needed most. Despite the progress they have made, research by the Rotary Club of Kew Gardens found that 19 (of 35)…
Kew
Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society invites you to join them for a talk from Ed Rumble entitled "Beauty is in the Mind of the Beholder' which will focus on landscape and architectural photography. Visitors and prospective new members are…
Kew
100 years of hand-drawn animation come to life with live scores and sound FX created by a family pop-up orchestra lead by The Enchanted Cinema, featuring My Neighbour Totoro, The Adventures of Prince Achmed and The Illusionist.
Professional…
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
Join one of our expert guides on a winter walking tour and experience the wonder of Kew during the winter season.
Discover Kew's winter highlights on this free walking tour.
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.…
The Avenue, Kew
Paul Parkinson reviews print photographs submitted by RTPS members. A highly illuminating evening whether it's your photographs under the microscope or you're merely an interested observer. The analysis offers valuable insights into composition,…
Kew
When looking through a box filled with papers related to the bankruptcy of a British enslaver, a strip of brightly coloured silk fabric stood out to researcher Liberty Paterson. It was described in a letter from 1787 as ‘smoak’d taffety’ and sent as…
Kew
Connect to Nature is a visual podcast and social media platform dedicated to exploring eco-anxiety and inspiring positive environmental action.
Host: Katrina Ridley, Amy Chapman
Guests: Jim Moir and Nancy Sorrell
A special live…
Kew
Imagine a world without sight.
Is it dark and gloomy? Is it terrifying and isolating?
Or is it simply a state of not seeing, which we have demonised and sentimentalized over the centuries?
In this fascinating historical adventure, Broadcaster and…
Kew
Step into the worlds of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Red Riding Hood and embark on a fantastical adventure in this interactive and imaginative storytelling session.
This event is for children aged 5–7 and their carers.
Kew
Learn how to code and create 3D models in this unique workshop with Code Kids! Explore original archive documents, then use your discoveries to create your own Augmented Reality experience.
Code Kids' mission is to create life-changing tech…
Kew
Please join us for our ever-popular annual Holly Lodge Quiz night - with Adrian Mills, the TV and radio presenter, as the unfailingly energetic Quizmaster. Adrian is particularly known for his co-presenting stint on That's Life with Esther Rantzen.
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
Experience Henry Moore: Monumental Nature as a family, connect with nature and play at Kew Gardens.
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This Clean Air Day (Thursday 19 June 2025), visitors who travel to Kew Gardens by bike will receive a 50% discount on entry to the UNESCO World Heritage Site for the day. Visitors to Kew Gardens simply need to show their bike helmet or a photo with…
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Join RTPS for our monthly digital image judging, featuring professional photographer and judge Ian Brash. Members' submitted images will be reviewed and critiqued live, offering valuable insights into composition, technique, and visual impact. An…
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Experience the magic of live music with Bach to Baby —the acclaimed concert series for the whole family!
Enjoy outstanding musicians, exhilarating performances, and a variety of genres, instruments and styles, all in inspiring venues on your…
Kew
A Menopause retreat is a transformative experience designed to nurture and revitalise the body and mind, combining the transformative powers of Yoga, the science of nutrition, and the healing vibrations of a sound bath. The morning welcome drinks,…
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…
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