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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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Get creative during October half term! Craft Club takes place between 11:00-14:00 in our cafe and you can come along at any time. Craft Club is free to join, and you do not need to book to come along, but you can reserve your place via eventbrite.
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Join an expert to learn how to use a punch needle to create beautiful embroidery art.
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From May to Etta with Love is a series of six short audio dramas inspired by an extraordinary photo collection held by Glamorgan Archives.
The pictures are from the studio of Fred Petersen, an early portrait photographer who had a business at 232…
Kew
Embark on a very special interactive adventure with the Enchanted Cinema. Professional musicians lead children and adults to become an orchestra creating the sound effects and music from much-loved Christmas classic, The Snowman using instruments,…
Kew
Join us for a day of colourful activities inspired by LGBTQ+ Pride.
From storytelling and songs, to origami crafts and face painting, we invite you to The National Archives for a day of colourful activities celebrating the joy of diversity and…
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 Material World, a festival of art, fashion and horticulture inside the stunning Temperate House.
This thought-provoking exhibition dives into the fascinating connections between textiles, plants and sustainability, exploring the hidden…
Kew
Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other
This will be a very special evening. Manon et Jacob is a film production company run by Manon Ouimet and Jacob Perlmutter. Their film 'Two Strangers Trying Not To Kill Each Other' which they jointly…
Kew
Join historian and broadcaster, Anthony Delaney discussing his new book, Queer Georgians.
Anthony will be sharing the dazzling stories of the remarkable individuals who dared to challenge society’s expectations. From the clientele of Mother Clap’s…
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From memorials and tombs to prayers, spirits and magic, the links between the living and the dead were very powerful in pre-modern society.
Join Head of Medieval and Early Modern Collections, Sean Cunningham to explore some of the records held by…
Kew
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…
Kew
Join the award-winning Kew Wind Orchestra at St Anne's, Kew Green to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. The programme will feature rousing royal favourites from through the ages including Parry's I Was Glad and Handel's The Royal…
Kew
Join us for an evening of poetic and sparkling pianism, plus a chance to mingle with other music lovers and meet the performer after the concert.
Kew
For much of the 1530s, Thomas Cromwell ran the Tudor government for Henry VIII. As the king’s chief minister, he was responsible for overseeing the huge volume of matters that needed royal consideration.
But there is a large gap in the archival…
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
Across time, people have sought connection in countless ways. From heartfelt declarations and calculated proposals to anonymous and desperate love songs.
A free exhibition at The National Archives in Kew, Love Letters will feature correspondence…
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
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
Enjoy making crafts inspired by medieval festivals and celebrations. Have fun making your own coat of arms and other enchanting medieval crafts.
There are two bookable Craft Club sessions taking place between 10:30-12:30 or 1:30-3:30 in our café.…
Kew
To mark the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train on the Stockton Darlington railway, join Jessamy Carlson, family history specialist at The National Archives as she delves into our extensive collection of the surviving records of private…
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