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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
Georgian England had a large and distinctive Black community – some prosperous citizens, some newly freed slaves. Their story is traced through the lives of several Black Britons, in this talk.
The idea that Britain became a mixed-race country…
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
From Britain’s top-selling true crime writer and the number 1 bestselling author of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher comes the riveting true story about one of the most notorious murder cases of the 20th century.
London, 1953. Police discover the…
Richmond
The Kew Explorer land train is a relaxed and gentle way to explore our Gardens and learn about our diverse living collection.
The route typically includes the following sites:
Stop 1: Victoria Gate for Victoria Plaza Shop and Café, Palm…
Kew
In honour of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, this year's Christmas talk is all about the Regency. Drawing on Austen's novels and letters, as well as the wider world of early 19th-century Britain, Annie Gray returns for her annual foray…
Richmond
Explorer Dome’s Inflatable Planetarium is back! Crawl into the darkened dome and discover the worlds that glitter in our night sky!
Richmond
Join us for a free walking tour of Kew's Kitchen Garden.
Kew
1746 Georgian London was not a safe place for a young Black man, especially one who has escaped slavery…
So how did Charles Ignatius Sancho meet the King, write and perform highly acclaimed music, become the first Black person to vote in Britain,…
Kew
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
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
Discover the incredible story of the Second World War resistance fighter, Agent Zo.
One of the most decorated Polish women in history, Zo’s remarkable story was suppressed by the Soviet-backed communist regime for over forty years. Clare Mulley now…
Richmond
Join us to learn how to create an amigurumi crochet character with TOFT.
Richmond
Create a 3D piece of intricate art to take home with you.
Kew
What if walls could talk? For historian Madeleine Pelling, they can – if you know where to look.
Historian Madeleine Pelling introduces a brilliant new cultural history of the long eighteenth century, telling its history through the marks citizens…
Kew
For visitors who use British Sign Language, these walking tours are led by our specially-trained tour guides and offer a fascinating overview of the Gardens, its history and important scientific work.
These tours are free, and free entry to the…
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
On the evening of 4 November 1605, Guy Fawkes was discovered underneath the Houses of Parliament with several barrels of gunpowder, ready to blow up King James I and his government during the state opening of Parliament the following day.
Join Dan…
Richmond
Prepared to be spooked by all things weird and wonderful lurking in the vaults at The National Archives.
Kew
Explore key sources for researching your ancestors who served in the First World War. Find out about the types of records held by The National Archives, including service records and medal cards, and learn how to find and use them in your research…
Kew
A vivid portrait of a Soviet double agent, Anthony Blunt, from his biographer, Miranda Carter.
One of the infamous Cambridge Five spy ring, Anthony Blunt was MI5’s most famous Russian spy and double agent. He was also the most garlanded and…
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