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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
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 Friday headliner is one of Britain’s most beloved boybands – JLS. They released their debut album in 2009 which has since sold over 1 million copies in the UK alone. They have also won two BRIT awards and five MOBO awards.
JLS - Aston…
Kew
Bestselling historian Dan Jones returns to The National Archives to talk about his new biography of Henry V, England's greatest king.
Henry V reigned over England for only nine years and four months, and died at the age of just thirty-five, but he…
Kew
Big conversations, beautiful surroundings – picnic, performance and culture at Kew Gardens.
Kew
Discover the spectacular artworks of Marc Quinn: Light into Life across Kew on this free walking tour.
Join our expert tour who will lead you through Kew's historic collections, highlighting some of our must-see installations, as you enjoy the…
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
Please join us for our ever-popular annual Holly Lodge Quiz night - with Adrian Mills, the TV and radio presenter, as the unfailingly energetic Quizmaster. Adrian is particularly known for his co-presenting stint on That's Life with Esther Rantzen.
Kew
How many Christmas traditions can you find in our Victorian documents? Get up close with our records with this Time Travel Club session for 8 to 11-year-olds and uncover what happened to Charles Dickens’s lost turkey!
Kew
Learn the art of modern calligraphy in this 2 hour workshop, perfect for all experience levels.
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
Discover the incredible story of the Second World War resistance fighter, Agent Zo.
One of the most decorated Polish women in history, Zo’s remarkable story was suppressed by the Soviet-backed communist regime for over forty years. Clare Mulley now…
Kew
Prepare to be spooked by all things weird and wonderful lurking in the vaults at The National Archives! Are there really ghosts, sea monsters, and even UFOs? Stay on after this workshop for free Halloween themed crafts until 2pm. This event is…
Kew
Come and meet author and illustrator Grace Easton in The Kew Bookshop during the Kew Sparkle shopping evening and get a dedicated and signed copy of her new book The House with a Little Red Door. You can also join in with a mousey craft too!
Kew
Think you know Charles Dickens? Think again.
Almost everything you’re familiar with was first mentioned in an authorised biography written by Dickens’ close friend John Forster 150 years ago. It’s the version of events that Dickens himself chose to…
Kew
Gipsy King’s mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa has fused with popular culture, with the band having played some of the world’s greatest stages, from the Hollywood Bowl to Royal Albert Hall.
Their self-titled debut album—a record that…
Kew
Eleanor was a devoted and loyal wife to Edward I. Theirs was a notoriously affectionate marriage, not only did she support him during the civil war and crusade, she played an active role as a cultural and religious patron, diplomat and arranger of…
Richmond
Call for participants of Asian, African and Caribbean heritage: book now to join free creative workshops at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where we will be critically engaging with historical botanical records about fruit, forestry and plant…
Richmond
An opportunity for people who live or work in Kew to get together on the first Thursday of each month, share views and make friends. Everyone is welcome… and it's free!
Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for a voluntary contribution, with…
Richmond
This day will feature IGPOTY Head Judge Tyrone McGlinchey FLS FRSA and some of the IGPOTY team for a knowledge-packed workshop.
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…
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