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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
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
See artwork commissioned for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023, on public display for the first time.
This free exhibition displays work by eight leading artists, commissioned to offer their own take on…
Kew, Richmond
Bring your family and a picnic and dance away the afternoon in this wonderful haven for wildlife in the heart of Kew. Live music UKewLele, the Richmond Youth Jazz Band and The Motleys. Storytelling about hedgehogs for children by local author,…
Kew
Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this experience offers a comprehensive dive into the world of mushrooms.
Kew
Embark on a very special interactive adventure and go wild with The Enchanted Cinema's interactive musical film screening of Where the Wild Things Are (1973).
Richmond
Prepared to be spooked by all things weird and wonderful lurking in the vaults at The National Archives.
Kew
The long gardens run for 100yds from the back of historic houses on Kew Green down to the Thames towpath. Together, they cover nearly 1 acre, and, in addition to the style and structures of the individual gardens, they can be seen as one large…
Kew
The Herbarium is a hidden, scientific treasure located on Kew Green, usually only open to visiting researchers since it was first established in 1852. It houses almost seven million preserved botanical specimens, and one of the largest botanical…
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…
Kew
From Stephenson’s Rocket to Thomas the Tank Engine and the Flying Scotsman to Michael Portillo, as a nation we have had a unique fascination with trains over the centuries.
The latest manifestation has been through many celebrating Railway 200, the…
Kew
The peace treaties that officially ended the First World War were ratified in 1919.
Whilst the treaties are known for ending the conflict and restoring peace in Europe, they also feature some surprising clauses.
From the restitution of animals,…
Kew
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.
These tours are free, and free entry to the…
Richmond
Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.
Kew
Join this course to learn pen and ink drawing techniques from a professional botanical artist.
Kew
One of the pioneers of UK garage, DJ Spoony, together with acclaimed composer and conductor Katie Chatburn and the renowned Ignition Orchestra, has transformed Garage Classical into a major force in the live orchestral world. Their performances have…
Richmond
Join textile artist Lora Avedian to learn how to create floral embellishments using embroidery and fabric manipulation techniques.
Kew
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…
Richmond
Home to 170 different species and cultivars of rose, our magnificent Rose Garden is designed to be a floral feast for the eye with bold plantings of mixed shrub roses.
Join this half-day course to learn about pruning, watering, cultivation…
Kew
Spirit of Invention is a new exhibition at The National Archives, opening Saturday 27 May, where all the family have the chance to become an inventor for the day.
Kew
Learn the basics of botanical illustration from a professional artist.
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