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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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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,…
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
A unique chance to celebrate the plants, art and culture of Peru.
Kew
Barnes Community Players and Q2 Players present Persuasion in a new adaptation by Sarah Rose Kearns. Following its debut off-Broadway and subsequent production in Baltimore, this is the UK premier of a new adaptation of Jane Austen's final novel.…
Kew
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,…
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…
Kew
Join us for a special workshop with local STEM specialists, Inventors and Makers. Explore original archive documents and take part in exciting inventing and engineering challenges!
Inventors & Makers run STEM workshops in schools and online…
Kew
Join us for another evening of poetic pianism, plus a chance to mingle with other music lovers and meet the performer after the concert.
Kew
Explore iconic landmarks of London such as the Houses of Parliament, Hampton Court and 10 Downing Street through original drawings and plans from the collection.
Uncover how these buildings have changed and what the city looks like today, then…
Kew
Join our course to learn the methods of pen and ink drawing from a professional botanical artist.
Kew
The National Archives exhibition, 'MI5: Official Secrets', in partnership with MI5 opens to the public. The exhibition, which explores the 115-year history of the intelligence agency, features never-before-seen items from MI5 on public display for…
Kew
Pensford Field is a conservation field and this is a chance for everyone to experience the wonders of the field, to bring a picnic and dance to the music of 3 local bands, the Motleys, UKewLele and the Richmond Youth Jazz Band. Pimms tent. Donations…
Kew
A presentation and judging by David Smith of RTPS members' best submitted images from 2025.
Kew
Richard Ashcroft is a two-time Ivor Novello winner (Songwriter of the Year in 1998 and Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2019) who has released five Top 5 solo albums, including the #1 debut 'Alone With Everybody'.
He first came to…
Kew
Join RTPS for our Open Projected Digital Image (PDI) Challenge. RTPS members compete for awards in 8 defined categories. This challenge is one of four prestigious annual competitions for RTPS members and will be judged by Martin Patten, who is a…
Kew
MI5’s official historian, Christopher Andrew reveals the close relationship between British government and the Security Service.
MI5’s leading supporters in the 20th century were Britain’s two most successful prime ministers: Winston Churchill and…
Kew
Learn the art of modern calligraphy in this 2 hour workshop, perfect for all experience levels.
Richmond
Create beautiful botanical art work from metal in this hands-on workshop at Kew.
Kew
Discover 1,000 years of history at The National Archives - a fun day out for the whole family! Archives are for everyone. Join us to uncover the treasures of The National Archives with a jam-packed day of history, talks and tours inspired by our…
Richmond
Create a unique piece of natural art at this Plant Designs-led workshop at Kew Gardens.
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