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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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Richmond
Discover our science and conservation work, from small scale research to large international projects, and learn about the rich history of Kew which dates back to the early 18th century.
This tour is the perfect opportunity to fully immerse…
Kew
The Great Storm of 1987 at Kew and Wakehurst. Objects, specimens and memories from across Kew’s collections.
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.
Richmond
Learn to colour, shape and sand this unique material and bring home a handmade pot.
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.
Richmond
This year we will be holding this popular competition at the National Archives Kew.
on Saturday 8th June starting at 10am
This wonderful building has so many great spaces both inside and out to either paint or draw.
You will need to register your…
Kew
Pensford Field is a conservation field and this is a chance for everyone to experience the wonders of the field, to bring a picnic and dance to the music of 3 local bands, the Motleys, UKewLele and the Richmond Youth Jazz Band. Pimms tent. Donations…
Kew
Celebrate International Bamboo Day with a one-day course led by bamboo expert Ray Townsend.
Kew
On 28 January 1547, the sickly and obese King Henry VIII died at Whitehall. Just hours before his passing, his last will and testament had been read, stamped and sealed. The will confirmed the royal line of succession as Edward, Mary and Elizabeth;…
Kew
The Jews of medieval Europe were a distinct people yet also deeply rooted in their local and urban communities. There was a great deal of mutual influence and interaction between these communities and their neighbours, as well as moment of crisis…
Kew
The Arts Richmond Affordable Art Tent is back! We'll be selling more than 400 original artworks by local artists, at not one, but three borough fairs over the summer! You would be mad to miss it...
We will be at the Kew Fete on Kew Green (East…
Richmond
Explore the science behind extraordinary inventions!
Kew
A trail filled with spooky fun for everyone!
Kew
Woody seed pods, capsules, and cones make intriguing and accessible drawing subjects.
As dried botanical specimens, they are easy to collect, store, and draw at any time. In this workshop, botanical artist Lucy T. Smith will guide you through…
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
Spirit of Invention is a new exhibition at The National Archives, opening Saturday 27 May, where all the family have the chance to become an inventor for the day.
Kew
Join the Mayor for a Spectacular Evening with Anthony Adkins BEM – Live Piano Recital! Experience an unforgettable night of music as renowned pianist Anthony Adkins BEM takes to the stage for a dazzling recital. Enjoy a beautiful performance, a…
Kew
Join RTPS for our monthly digital image judging, featuring professional photographer and judge John Atherton. Members' submitted images will be reviewed and critiqued live, offering valuable insights into composition, technique, and visual impact.…
Kew
Want to see behind the scenes to explore some of the hidden areas of Kew Palace? Why are there 'witch marks' in the attics? How was the palace used during the second world war? Who would have used the Tudor undercroft beneath?
Join one of our…
Kew
This September, world-renowned flower show Fleurs de Villes arrives at Kew Gardens for the UK premiere of Fleurs de Villes: Downton Abbey – a series of spectacular fresh floral masterpieces inspired by the famed period drama, created by London’s…
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