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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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Kew
Join historian Nick Barratt to explore how Henry II and the next two generations of his family governed England, first as a rulers of a remote territory on the edge of their continental lands, and then as resident kings of England for the first time…
Kew
In this paralympic year and ahead of Disability History Month (14 November – 20 December), connect with the voices and experiences of disabled people that can be found in all kinds of unexpected records from across the centuries.
Meet our…
Richmond
Join us for a walk around the beautiful setting of Kew Gardens.
Walking in nature is a fantastic way to improve physical and mental health.
The community wellbeing walks are for members of the Community Access Scheme at Kew Gardens and are…
Kew
The Great Storm of 1987 at Kew and Wakehurst. Objects, specimens and memories from across Kew’s collections.
Kew
In the twentieth century, women took on an extraordinary range of roles in intelligence, defying the conventions of their time.
Across both world wars, they ran spy networks and escape lines, parachuted behind enemy lines and interrogated prisoners…
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
The Kew Horticultural Society Summer Show is now in its 80th year. It is one of the few remaining traditional produce fairs in London, and if you
haven't been before, then a treat awaits you! Come along to Kew Green on 23rd August and enjoy all…
Kew
A vivid portrait of a Soviet double agent, Anthony Blunt, from his biographer, Miranda Carter.
One of the infamous Cambridge Five spy ring, Anthony Blunt was MI5’s most famous Russian spy and double agent. He was also the most garlanded and…
Kew
Discover unexpected stories and secrets revealed by ten maps from our collection.
Kew
Experience the electrifying action of the World Cup live from the pub and savour the atmosphere that can't be matched by simply watching at home. Catch every moment from each match as the worlds's top football nations compete for glory. Whether…
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…
The Avenue, Kew
Meet your local Councillors for an engaging and interactive Community Conversation for North Richmond and Kew Wards.
This in-person event will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 7:00pm. We invite residents, local businesses, and community…
Kew
Experience the electrifying action of the World Cup live from the pub and savour the atmosphere that can't be matched by simply watching at home. Catch every moment from each match as the worlds's top football nations compete for glory. Whether…
Kew
In 1924, Emily Kaye was brutally murdered by her married lover, Patrick Mahon.
Join real police experts as they revisit Emily’s story and how her case triggered fundamental changes in crime scene investigation with new innovations such as the…
Kew
Explore the private life of Elizabeth I with bestselling author, historian and broadcaster, Tracy Borman.
Tracy Borman will talk about one of her favourite documents in The National Archives’ collection to reveal the private life of Elizabeth I.…
Kew
What is invisible ink? Who invented it? How is it made? Learn about the history using original archive documents then get hands-on doing experiments to create your own. Who will you write a secret message to?
This event is for families to learn and…
Dancer Road, London
KNA has joined The Chatty Café Scheme – getting people chatting to reduce loneliness!
Join our "Chatter and Natter Table" on Mondays from 10.30 until 11.30 at the Pavilion Café, North Sheen Recreation Ground, Dancer Road, TW9 4LB. The table is…
Station Approach, Kew
Join us for a Burgundy deep dive. During the evening, we'll discuss the history and trends of the iconic French region and taste our favourite Chardonnays and Pinots from headline sub-regions to the up and coming gems.
This event will be hosted by…
Kew
'A Tale of Two Halves'
A Tale of Two Halves encompasses the diverse interests and creative vision of versatile and self-taught photographer Fred Adams, and his street photography alter ego Xav Beaumont. Fred will take you on a journey initially…
Kew
Join us for an orchid spectacular inspired by China, as we celebrate 30 years of our much-loved Orchid Festival.
The 2026 festival takes inspiration from China’s remarkable biodiversity, heritage and design traditions, filling our Princess of Wales…
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