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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
Set within the beautiful Nash Conservatory, these special concerts are the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.
Choose from three wonderful performances: a family Christmas Singalong, a Candlelit Carol singalong, or an evening performance of…
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, Richmond
Edinburgh-born pianist and composer Ben Shankland is swiftly gaining recognition on the UK jazz scene, despite his young age. His combination of 'lyricism with drive and precision' (The Scotsman) has garnered praise from audiences and critics alike.…
Twickenham
Join the Richmond Brass Band as we return to St Mary's Church for a concert of music that's either 'black or white' (perhaps both!).
Featuring Edward Gregson's Concertante for Piano and Brass Band with guest soloist Adam Swift. This concert will…
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
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
Join us for another evening of poetic pianism, plus a chance to mingle with other music lovers and meet the performer after the concert.
Kew
Learn how to make your garden more environmentally friendly.
Kew
Join The National Archives for a messy play session! We will use lots of fun sensory materials to spark children's imagination and creativity. Bring along your tots to get hands on with a range of colourful and tactile materials on playful themes.…
Kew
Our storyteller will use music, play and toys to excite and stimulate your child’s sense whilst going on a fantastic adventure, inspired by tales from the archives. The sessions last for 45 minutes featuring storytelling with sensory play. These…
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
Pianist Waka Hasegawa makes her ICONOCLASSICS debut at Cafe Yukari with a programme exploring minimalist music by Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt and Joe Hisaishi, paired with selected Preludes and Fugues by J S Bach
Richmond
Adventure Cinema returns for 2026 with its biggest and most immersive season yet, bringing the magic of the big screen to the stunning surroundings of Kew Gardens.
Kew
Discover some of the rarest and most endangered plants in the world and learn about what Kew and others are doing to protect and conserve them on this free walking tour.
Tour starts from the guides desk at Victoria Plaza. Please register with the…
Kew
The Kew Horticultural Society Summer Show is now in its 80th year. It is one of the few remaining traditional produce fairs in London, and if you
haven't been before, then a treat awaits you! Come along to Kew Green on 23rd August and enjoy all…
Kew
Join us for a tour of the plants and fungi that have evolved some spooky adaptations, many of which have inspired horror films, myths, and legends.
Plants that walk, flowers that smell of rotting flesh, carnivorous flora, and fungi that penetrate…
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
Our new Library & Archives display 'Persia Reimagined: From Herbarium to Heritage' takes a new look at our Persian collections.
By examining materials from plant collectors such as Edward Balls or Otto Stapf, we explore more of their cultural and…
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…
Kew
Revolution 250: America's Independence Story 1763–1783
24 June to 29 November 2026
The National Archives in Kew is marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence with a powerful new exhibition Revolution 250:…
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