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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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Ways To Play Today classes are designed for babies and toddlers from sitting to pre-school stages to be able to explore and have fun and of course, learn through their play adventures! Through a range of fun sensory and messy play activities based…
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
Who was the real Jane Austen? A retiring spinster content with quiet village life? Or a strong-minded woman who chose to remain unmarried and to fashion herself as a professional writer?
Since her death, people have got Jane Austen wrong. Based on…
Kew
Saraband is joined by organist Timothy Roberts in a programme of music that was known and enjoyed by King George III and his music-loving family.
Free with entrance to the gardens. Supported by The Continuo Foundation
Kew
Discover the spectacular artworks of Marc Quinn: Light into Life across Kew on this free walking tour.
Join our expert tour who will lead you through Kew's historic collections, highlighting some of our must-see installations, as you enjoy the…
Kew
Learn how to find records of civilian internment relating to individuals. Find out how to research individuals in civilian internment camps, both in the UK and abroad.
This webinar is presented by Roger Kershaw, Collections Specialist at The…
Kew
Join writer and educator Joanna Brown and award-winning illustrator Angela Vives as they spotlight two of the fascinating life stories depicted in their biographical collection, Bright Stars of Black British History.
Learn about the lives of Sarah…
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
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
In the twentieth century, women took on an extraordinary range of roles in intelligence, defying the conventions of their time.
Across both world wars, they ran spy networks and escape lines, parachuted behind enemy lines and interrogated prisoners…
Kew
Learn the basics of botanical illustration from a professional artist.
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St Anne's are opening their doors and welcoming visitors to enjoy their Summer afternoon concerts, there will also be homemade cakes and cream teas available to enjoy.
Kew
Join our exhibition curators online for a look at our latest exhibition, Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War Captives.
During the Second World War hundreds of thousands of people were held in captivity. Service personnel captured in conflict…
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Walk, play and supercharge your environmental efforts
Join us for a relaxed stroll along the Thames river and through some of the greenest parts of Kew and Barnes. It's a great chance to stretch your legs, enjoy fresh air, and make new friends.
Kew
Don't miss this landmark exhibition,
Kew
The Ministry of Time Travel – The Pickles Mission
Slots run every half hour Tuesday to Saturday over summer holidays
The Ministry of Time Travel needs your help! Step into the thrilling world of the Ministry of Time Travel (MoTT), a secret…
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Join RTPS for our monthly digital image judging, featuring professional photographer and judge Ian Brash. Members' submitted images will be reviewed and critiqued live, offering valuable insights into composition, technique, and visual impact. An…
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Join exhibition curator, Mark Dunton, for an online tour of our current exhibition, MI5: Official Secrets at The National Archives.
For most of its history, MI5 has worked almost entirely in secret. Operating in the shadows enabled the intelligence…
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Stroll around Kew Green, the churchyard where famous artists are buried, and part of the riverside path. The Hanoverian Royal Family enjoyed life in Kew and there is still much left from those times for everyone else to delight in the charms of the…
Kew
Join us for a look behind the scenes on a free guided tour of the Library and Archives at Kew.
Kew’s Library and Archives collection spans 2,000 years of plant knowledge and discovery. With information on the naming, classification and uses of…
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