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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
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
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
Celebrate 'the most wonderful time of the year' at our fun and festive day.
Get swept up in an array of activities for all ages – including wintery storytelling, interactive adventures, document workshops, crafts, facepainting, messy play and more…
Kew, Richmond
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their families to enjoy together.
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…
Richmond
Fred has been to RTPS before in 2017 and 2021 and we are delighted that he is returning for a talk!
Kew
Dani the Storyteller will take you on an adventure with an animal who wants to travel to Africa!
The session features music, play and toys to excite your child’s senses.
The storytelling lasts for 30 minutes, with time for playing and chatting…
Kew
For much of the 1530s, Thomas Cromwell ran the Tudor government for Henry VIII. As the king’s chief minister, he was responsible for overseeing the huge volume of matters that needed royal consideration.
But there is a large gap in the archival…
Kew
Develop your skills in botanical watercolour with artist Lucy Smith.
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: Julia Bradbury
Join Amy and Katrina in a…
Kew
Events moved with giddying speed in the 1650s. After the execution of Charles I, ‘dangerous’ monarchy was abolished and the House of Lords was dismissed, sending shock waves across the kingdom. These revolutionary acts set in motion a decade of…
Kew
What do you do for fun? Maybe you use a tablet, play football, bake, or go to the park?
Explore original files to find out what amused and delighted people in the past. Discover what entertained medieval peasants, sailors on 18th-century ships, and…
Teddington
A talk by Michael de Podesta former scientist at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington
There is no more important question facing us - collectively and individually - than how to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. And if it’s not possible to…
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
Join us for a special workshop with local STEM specialists, Inventors and Makers. Explore original archive documents and take part in exciting inventing and engineering challenges!
Inventors & Makers run STEM workshops in schools and online…
Kew
"Remarkbly gifted" concert pianist ANTHONY HEWITT returns to Cafe Yukari to wow our audience once again with his expressive, vibrant playing and imaginative, varied programmes.
His previous performances at this intimate venue have been very popular…
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
This Easter, join the Octonauts on an exciting outdoor mission at Kew Gardens.
Perfect for children aged 3-6 and their families, this interactive trail invites young explorers to complete fun challenges, discover amazing facts and learn how to…
Kew
Be part of London's most exclusive event! The Richmond Half Marathon is part of a weekend which also includes the Richmond RUNFEST Marathon, and the Richmond 10k. The Half and Full Marathon start within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and will…
Richmond
Prepared to be spooked by all things weird and wonderful lurking in the vaults at The National Archives.
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