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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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In February 2025, IGPOTY touring exhibition 18 will launch at Kew Gardens and will feature a curated selection of high-placed photographs. The competition is a celebration of our planet’s green spaces, flora, fauna, and fungi showcased via some of…
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In 1922, millions of Irish census records were lost when the Public Record Office of Ireland was destroyed in a catastrophic explosion and fire. This presents a major obstacle for anyone tracing their Irish ancestors prior to 1901. Now, The National…
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Discover Kew's Indian flora on this free walking tour.
Linked to the exhibition in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery join one of our expert guides on a garden walking tour of Indian flora, ending at the SSG.
Please register with the guide at the Guides…
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Big conversations, beautiful surroundings – picnic, performance and culture at Kew Gardens.
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Beverley Knight is no stranger to the spotlight and is a performer who can do it all – both a star of the West End stage and an astounding singer with a prolific music career, with huge hits like ‘Shoulda Woulda Coulda’, ‘Come As You Are’, ‘Keep…
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Host: Dave Musgrove
Guests: Professor Tracy Borman OBE, Professor Kate Williams
What did a medieval monarch actually do, and which kings were truly good or bad at ruling? Was it really a man’s world, or could women wield power too? This…
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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…
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Join our course to learn the methods of pen and ink drawing from a professional botanical artist.
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Explore the science behind extraordinary inventions!
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Join this course to learn pen and ink drawing techniques from a professional botanical artist.
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St Anne's Church, Kew Green was consecrated in 1714. Built with the support of Queen Anne it has been a place of worship for the Royal Families over the centuries. The original 'chapel' has been extended many times and the church is now a little…
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This summer, Kew is collaborating with a mix of inspiring leaders to create five new trails through the Gardens. With contributions from artists, musicians and environmental protectors, each trail will invite you to feel, hear, move and think…
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Discover the magic of the mighty oak tree in this interactive and playful experience.
This summer, a playful and anarchic group of forest guardians, the Oak-Keepers, have arrived in Kew Gardens. They're on a mission: to protect the oak trees and…
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Discover the incredible story of the Second World War resistance fighter, Agent Zo.
One of the most decorated Polish women in history, Zo’s remarkable story was suppressed by the Soviet-backed communist regime for over forty years. Clare Mulley now…
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Boost your physical and mental wellbeing with the centuries-old Chinese martial art, Tai chi.
Tai chi is a moderate exercise composed of a series of flowing movements.
During the session, learn standing meditation, joint loosening exercises, and…
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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…
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This webinar will introduce you to the key 20th century sources to trace your family history, including the 1911 and 1921 censuses, and the 1939 register. You will learn top tips for how to maximise your use of these popular sources, setting you on…
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Join us for fun craft activities this summer at The National Archives!
Discover what Victorians did on their summer holidays and make your own seaside inspired crafts to play with at home and at the beach
There are two bookable Craft Club sessions…
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Join historian and broadcaster, Anthony Delaney discussing his new book, Queer Georgians.
Anthony will be sharing the dazzling stories of the remarkable individuals who dared to challenge society’s expectations. From the clientele of Mother Clap’s…
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Come and celebrate the arrival of spring at Kew Gardens, surrounded by spectacular spring blossom.
In collaboration with the Royal College of Music, Sounds of Blossom will bring the spring blooms to life. Music students from the college have…
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