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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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Kew
Scenes from Childhood
Miaomiao Yu, piano
Do you remember the melodies and rhythms passed down through the generations, those heartbeats of the land? Be guided by the piano, as we immerse ourselves in the music of Schumann's Kinderszenen, explore the…
Kew
Let your creativity run wild at our fun family day inspired by our wonderful collection!
Kew
Fun, hands-on 90-minute learning sessions aimed at children aged 2-5 and their parents or carers.
Kew
This talk will explore ten documents from the archives that relate to the Empire Windrush: from Prime Minister Clement Attlee’s letter about the migrants, to the passenger list itself, featuring such names as Sam King, who would go on to become the…
Kew
Join Dani for a seasonal sensory story all about the joys of springtime! Dani will use props, music and singing to evoke all the elements of the season in this fun-filled event.
The storytelling lasts for 30 minutes with time for playing and…
Kew
Inspired by the global hit animated CBeebies TV series, join Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club on an autumn adventure set in the heart of Kew.
Brought to life through the playful world of Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club, this outdoor trail features interactive…
Kew
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
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
Learn how to make your garden more environmentally friendly.
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’,…
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!
£18 per adult, up to 2 kids go free! Check our…
Kew
Margot returns to RTPS following the successful publication of her most recent book the eighth in the series Since launching in 2016 more than £1 million GBP has been donated to 63 conservation projects and Margot has gained many famous supporters…
Kew
The peace treaties that officially ended the First World War were ratified in 1919.
Whilst the treaties are known for ending the conflict and restoring peace in Europe, they also feature some surprising clauses.
From the restitution of animals,…
Kew
Join RTPS for our Open Projected Digital Image (PDI) Challenge. RTPS members compete for awards in 8 defined categories. This challenge is one of four prestigious annual competitions for RTPS members and will be judged by Martin Patten, who is a…
Kew
Discover how Magna Carta overcame its faltering start in 1215 to influence the political landscape throughout the reign of Henry III and beyond. The charter, which originally sought to limit the powers of the king and protect baronial rights, was…
Kew
1 November 2006: Alexander Litvinenko is brazenly poisoned in central London. Twenty-two days later he dies, killed from the inside by polonium – a rare, lethal and highly radioactive substance. His crime? Having powerful enemies in Russia…
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
Do you already know the fundamental of botanical sketching but want to improve your skills? This is the course for you.
Over three days, botanical artist Lucy Smith will teach you how to explore plant material in detail.
Using a range of…
Kew
Eleanor was a devoted and loyal wife to Edward I. Theirs was a notoriously affectionate marriage, not only did she support him during the civil war and crusade, she played an active role as a cultural and religious patron, diplomat and arranger of…
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!
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