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  1. RMD - Kew Gardens
    Few attractions offer the variety and spectacle of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew where 326 acres, four of them under glass, contain the world’s largest and most diverse collection of living plants, with over 30,000 types of plants represented.
    1. 1 Jan 202631 Dec 2026
  2. RMD - Kew Palace
    First used by the Royal Family in 1728, the Palace was finally purchased by George III in 1781 as an annex to the White House (located where the sundial now stands) to accommodate his expanding family, subsequently becoming a more permanent home for the Royal Family.
    1. RMD - The National Archives - Kew
      The National Archive (formerly the Public Record Office) is also based in Kew, holding 900 years of historical records, including the Domesday Book. The site was originally a World War I hospital, after which it was utilised by several government departments.
      1. 1 Jan 202631 Dec 2026

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    1. Address

      Kew Gardens, Kew, London, TW9 3AE

      Telephone

      020 8332 5655

      Kew

      Dates

      Our new display, Leafy Legacies, explores fascinating staff histories captured across Kew’s Library, Archive and Illustration collections.

      These stories are told using an incredible variety of original materials: photographs, letters, rare books,…

      Add Leafy Legacies to your Itinerary

    2. Address

      The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Kew

      Dates

      Discover the gripping story of Virginia Hall – World War Two’s Most Dangerous Spy. She was the most important female spy in the Second World War, the Gestapo’s most urgent target and a crucial force in the French Resistance.

      In 1942, the Gestapo…

      Add A Woman of No Importance to your Itinerary

    3. Address

      The National Archives, The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Kew

      Dates

      This webinar will introduce you to the key 20th century sources to trace your family history, including the 1911 and 1921 censuses, and the 1939 register. You will learn top tips for how to maximise your use of these popular sources, setting you on…

      Add Researching your family history: 20th century sources to your Itinerary

    4. Address

      The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Kew

      Dates

      Join historian and author Damien Lewis discussing his latest book, SAS Great Escapes 3.
      Discover some of the most dramatic and daring escapes undertaken by the SAS, the world’s most famous fighting force during WWII. From the very earliest SAS…

      Add SAS Great Escapes with Damien Lewis to your Itinerary

    5. Address

      Cafe Yukari, 110 North Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4HJ

      Telephone

      020 8487 1338

      Kew

      Dates

      BLAME IT ON THE BOSSA NOVA is an exciting evening of Intoxicating rhythms, sublime melodies and the passionate pulses of Brazilian music.

      Add Blame It On The Bossa Nova to your Itinerary

    6. Address

      The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Kew

      Dates

      Join international-bestselling author Philippa Gregory in conversation about her latest book, Normal Women, a radical retelling of our nation’s story.

      This is not just the rise and fall of kings and the occasional queen, but of social and cultural…

      Add Philippa Gregory’s Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History to your Itinerary

    7. Address

      The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Telephone

      020 8876 3444

      Kew

      Dates

      Join us for festive family fun under the Christmas tree. We’ll be joined by a local children’s choir and will be hosting a range of free craft activities.

      Add Festive Fun Day to your Itinerary

    8. Address

      Meet at St Anne's Church, Kew Green, Richmond, London, TW9 3AA

      Telephone

      02088943678

      Richmond

      Dates

      Stroll around Kew Green, the churchyard at St Anne's where famous artists are buried, and part of the riverside.The Hanoverian Royal Family enjoyed life in Kew and there is still much left from those times for everyone else to delight in the charms…

      Add Kew History Walk to your Itinerary

    9. Address

      Kew Green, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE

      Telephone

      020 8332 5655

      Richmond

      Dates

      From:
      9 May 2026to31 Jan 2027Open 12:30 -

      This tour is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the largest-ever outdoor exhibition of the sculptures of Henry Moore in the outstanding landscape of the Gardens.

      Add Guided walking tour of Henry Moore: Monumental Nature to your Itinerary

    10. Address

      Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AB

      Telephone

      020 8332 5655

      Richmond

      Dates

      Join an expert to learn how to use a punch needle to create beautiful embroidery art.

      Add Punch Needle Embroidery to your Itinerary

    11. Address

      The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Kew

      Dates

      The first formal minutes of the British Cabinet date from 9 December 1916. This important innovation, introduced by Prime Minister David Lloyd George, was a departure from the disorder of past governments, and resulted in the immediate…

      Add Secrets of The National Archives: The First Cabinet Minutes to your Itinerary

    12. Address

      The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Kew

      Dates

      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…

      Add Leading MI5 to your Itinerary

    13. Address

      The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Telephone

      020 8876 3444

      Kew

      The National Archives houses many documents related to The Empire Windrush, including the iconic passenger list. The artwork is free to all and can be seen on the ground floor of our building.

      Add Windrush Stories Exhibition to your Itinerary

    14. Address

      Kew Palace, Kew Gardens, Kew, London, TW9 3AE

      Kew

      Dates

      Want to see behind the scenes to explore some of the hidden areas of Kew Palace? Why are there 'witch marks' in the attics? How was the palace used during the second world war? Who would have used the Tudor undercroft beneath?

      Join one of our…

      Add Hidden Spaces Tour to your Itinerary

    15. Address

      The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Telephone

      020 8876 3444

      Kew

      Dates

      From:
      11 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30

      Join The National Archives for a messy play session! We will use lots of fun sensory materials to spark children's imagination and creativity. Bring along your tots to get hands on with a range of colourful and tactile materials on playful themes.…

      Add Time Travel Tots: Messy Play (2-5yrs) to your Itinerary

    16. Address

      The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Kew

      Dates

      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…

      Add The Murder of Emily Kaye to your Itinerary

    17. Address

      The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Kew

      Dates

      Our storyteller will use music, play and toys to excite and stimulate your child’s sense whilst going on a fantastic adventure, inspired by tales from the archives. The sessions last for 45 minutes featuring storytelling with sensory play. These…

      Add Sensory storytelling for babies and toddlers (0-2 years) Fairytales to your Itinerary

    18. Address

      The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Telephone

      020 8876 3444

      Kew

      Dates

      Join The National Archives for a special event with Bricks McGee, the LEGO-bricks experts! Take part in building challenges whilst exploring inspirational original documents - hands-on fun for all the family!

      Bricks McGee are a collective of LEGO…

      Add Time Travel Club x Bricks McGee to your Itinerary

    19. Address

      The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Telephone

      020 8392 5332

      Kew

      Dates

      From:
      25 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

      Discover how the central and local state tried to control the lives of the poorest citizens of England and Wales.

      Add Tyranny and oppression in the English and Welsh workhouse, 1780–1930 (Online) to your Itinerary

    20. Address

      The National Archives, Kew, London, TW9 4DU

      Kew

      Dates

      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…

      Add A History of Britain in Ten Enemies with Terry Deary to your Itinerary

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