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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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The National Archives exhibition, 'MI5: Official Secrets', in partnership with MI5 opens to the public. The exhibition, which explores the 115-year history of the intelligence agency, features never-before-seen items from MI5 on public display for…
Kew
Elevate your embroidery skills with our exclusive two-day workshop at the picturesque Nash Conservatory, Kew Gardens.
Drawing inspiration from the exquisite Caesalpinia Pulcherrima in the Princess of Wales Conservatory collection, this workshop…
Kew
Passenger is a multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter. Whilst still known for his busking, he made the journey from street corners to stadiums with 'Let Her Go', which reached No.1 in 19 countries and has now notched up more than…
Kew
Enjoy making crafts inspired by medieval festivals and celebrations. Have fun making your own coat of arms and other enchanting medieval crafts.
There are two bookable Craft Club sessions taking place between 10:30-12:30 or 1:30-3:30 in our café.…
Kew
A late-night celebration of love and literary longing, in partnership with England’s first romance only bookshop, Saucy Books.
Our Love Letters exhibition opens after hours for a night dedicated to the tropes, tensions and timeless thrills of…
Kew
The Power of Trees invites visitors to explore the enduring beauty of trees across art and culture.
The exhibition showcases a diverse range of works, from intricate botanical illustrations to a groundbreaking video installation, which look at how…
Richmond
Fabulous creative fun Spring Workshop ! Learn how to use wood blocks to create your own art. Explore different patterns repeats, learn how colours work together and print onto fabric - make your own tea towel or shopping bag to take home. Fun,…
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…
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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…
Kew
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…
Kew
The Australian Shakespeare Company (ASC) is delighted to return to Kew Gardens this summer to bring world-class outdoor theatre to the heart of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With over 40 years of pioneering theatre at unique venues, the ASC…
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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…
Kew
Building upon the popular Botanical Sketchbook class taught by Lucy T. Smith at Kew for many years, this two-day course focuses on pen and ink techniques for botanical illustration.
You will begin with careful observation of plant subjects,…
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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…
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The Kew Explorer land train is a relaxed and gentle way to explore our Gardens and learn about our diverse living collection.
The route typically includes the following sites:
Stop 1: Victoria Gate for Victoria Plaza Shop and Café, Palm…
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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
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…
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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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…
Kew
Join bestselling historian James Holland to explore the brutal story of the most pivotal campaign of the Second World War.
Allied forces crossed into Southern Italy in September 1943 expecting a swift victory. Despite Italy’s surrender, fierce…
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