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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
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 us for an exploration of the secret world of the British Security Service, MI5 from its origins to the modern day.
For most of its history, MI5 has worked almost entirely in secret but since the 1990s, it has been releasing files to The…
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.…
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
Step into the thrilling world of the Ministry of Time Travel - a secret organisation based at The National Archives, which decodes evidence from the past to safeguard time itself.
Kew
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…
Richmond
We'd like to welcome our Community Access Scheme group leaders to explore some of Kew’s stunning collections in the spring.
Kew
Join the Mayor for a Spectacular Evening with Anthony Adkins BEM – Live Piano Recital! Experience an unforgettable night of music as renowned pianist Anthony Adkins BEM takes to the stage for a dazzling recital. Enjoy a beautiful performance, a…
Richmond
This year we will be holding this popular competition at the National Archives Kew.
on Saturday 8th June starting at 10am
This wonderful building has so many great spaces both inside and out to either paint or draw.
You will need to register your…
Richmond
He Shoots, He Scores.
Kew
Join historian and author Kathryn Hughes for a fascinating feline exploration of Victorian society and discover how Britain was taken over by the ‘cult of the cat’.
By the end of the nineteenth century, cats no longer had to earn their keep by…
Kew
Discover all you need to get started researching ancestors who were taken as Prisoners of War during the Second World War. You'll be introduced to Prisoners of War from across different theatres of war and some of the key records held by The…
Kew
Join RTPS for our monthly digital image judging, featuring professional photographer and judge Andrew Webster. Members' submitted images will be reviewed and critiqued live, offering valuable insights into composition, technique, and visual impact.…
Kew
Come and pit your wits against other amateur players at at our annual hugely popular Holly Lodge quiz night. And this is no ordinary quiz night. We offer the best quiz evening party atmosphere across London with a highly entertaining quizmaster, a…
Kew
This is local residents crafting group held every Monday from 09:30 until 12:00. The event is free of charge and held in our beautiful Atrium overlooking the train line of Kew Gardens. The tables are arranged in a conference style seating to allow…
Kew
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear Felicity Aylieff in conversation with BBC Antiques Roadshow expert and historian Lars Tharp in the Marianne North Gallery
Kew
Join us to learn how to create an amigurumi crochet character with TOFT.
Perfect for the budding gardener, crafter or plant-lover, TOFT bring to life some of the most popular and recognisable plants and flowers in their ‘cro-your-own’ crochet range…
Kew
A magical adventure for little ones.
Kew
Discover the story of Ravenser Odd, Yorkshire’s Atlantis, a medieval island swallowed up by the North Sea.
Around 1231, the island of Ravenser Odd emerged near the mouth of the Humber. It existed as a wealthy, if lawless, port for 130 years before…
Kew
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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