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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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This September, world-renowned flower show Fleurs de Villes arrives at Kew Gardens for the UK premiere of Fleurs de Villes: Downton Abbey – a series of spectacular fresh floral masterpieces inspired by the famed period drama, created by London’s…
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100 years of hand-drawn animation come to life with live scores and sound FX created by a family pop-up orchestra lead by The Enchanted Cinema, featuring My Neighbour Totoro, The Adventures of Prince Achmed and The Illusionist.
Professional…
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Join us for a walk around the beautiful setting of Kew Gardens.
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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
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary argues that nations and their leaders are defined by the enemies they make.
Britain and the British have a proud history of choosing their enemies, from the Romans to the Germans. You might even say those…
Richmond
Fred has been to RTPS before in 2017 and 2021 and we are delighted that he is returning for a talk!
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Join us for an exclusive online event with former Director General of MI5, Jonathan Evans, Baron Evans of Weardale.
While much of MI5’s work necessarily remains secret, this talk offers a fascinating and first-hand account of the world of…
Kew
Join RTPS for our print image judging, featuring professional photographer and judge Amanda Wright. Members' submitted images will be reviewed and critiqued live, offering valuable insights into composition, technique, and visual impact. An…
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Bullshot Crummond is a parody stage play of the British pulp hero Bulldog Drummond. The play was based on an idea by Ron House and Diz White, and was written in 1974. The story revolves around the kidnapping of an English scientist and his daughters…
Richmond
Join textile artist Lora Avedian to learn how to create floral embellishments using embroidery and fabric manipulation techniques.
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For visitors who use British Sign Language, these walking tours are led by our specially-trained tour guides and offer a fascinating overview of the Gardens, its history and important scientific work. Each tour is different to take in seasonal…
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Two thought-provoking exhibitions exploring art, empire and the enduring significance of plants.
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In honour of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, this year's Christmas talk is all about the Regency. Drawing on Austen's novels and letters, as well as the wider world of early 19th-century Britain, Annie Gray returns for her annual foray…
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Learn essential techniques for using Discovery, our online catalogue. The database holds more than 37 million descriptions of records dating back hundreds of years. Join collections specialist, Sarah Castagnetti who will provide you with the tools…
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Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other
This will be a very special evening. Manon et Jacob is a film production company run by Manon Ouimet and Jacob Perlmutter. Their film 'Two Strangers Trying Not To Kill Each Other' which they jointly…
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Understanding flower structure and form is an essential tool for both botanical illustrators and artists.
Guided by botanical artist Lucy Smith, you will study a range of different flower types and draw dissections of these using a variety of…
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Spend time together being creative with crafts during the school holidays.
Take a seat at our craft stations – packed with colourful materials – in the friendly environment of our café and see what you can imagine.
Richmond
Create a 3D piece of intricate art to take home with you.
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The history of 19th century Ireland was dominated by big events, big men and big problems. The Act of Union of 1800, the Great Famine, and the campaign for land rights and Home Rule are among the most prominent events that shaped the country, whilst…
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A simple, no cost, no fuss way to connect with your community. We're excited to encourage anyone in the locality to show up, and join in - for a gentle 30-40 minute stroll, a chat and a tea or coffee afterwards. It's that simple.
ONCE A WEEK,…
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