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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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Host: Dave Musgrove
Guests: Professor Tracy Borman OBE, Professor Kate Williams
An in-depth exploration of the British monarchy from the Georgians to the Windsors, examining the scandals and controversies that have shaped the lives and…
Kew
Come and pit your wits against other amateur players at at our annual hugely popular Holly Lodge quiz night. And this is no ordinary quiz night. We offer the best quiz evening party atmosphere across London with a highly entertaining quizmaster, a…
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Enjoy an enchanting candlelit concert in the Nash Conservatory at Kew Gardens – a magical setting for a summer soirée with family and friends.
Station Approach, Kew
Bordeaux – world-renowned, exquisite, regarded as the best reds in the world by some?
Who would dare challenge Bordeaux? Bold powerful and punchy Rioja is certainly up to the task. Get your noses and palates at the ready. You decide … who makes it…
Kew
Q2 Players are journeying into the not-so-distant future with Alan Ayckbourn's highly praised Comic Potential. The story involves a young writer with wild ideas about reviving traditional comedy, who finds himself drawn to a synthetic actress, or…
Richmond
Exclusively for members: Step into the shoes of Kew visitors down the decades with a slice of fascinating social history.
Kew
This event takes place in the beautiful small cafe located right on Kew Gardens Station with the venue housing a lovely Fazioli grand piano. An intimate concert experience!
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Get your running shoes on and take part in our spring 10K and half marathon!
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What's in a name? Revered, despised, forgotten – the past is packed with remarkable Marys. From Biblical times to the present day, across cultures and continents, Mariams and Marias have been the focus of news reports, gossip columns, storybooks and…
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The Herbarium is a hidden, scientific treasure located on Kew Green, usually only open to visiting researchers since it was first established in 1852. It houses almost seven million preserved botanical specimens, and one of the largest botanical…
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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.…
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Learn about the key sources available for tracing the lives of your ancestors living in the 19th century.
Exploring civil registration records after 1837 and illustrating the evolution of the census, this webinar will help start your journey into…
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Where Raga meets the Blues!
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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…
Kew
Join Dani for a seasonal sensory story all about the joys of springtime! Dani will use props, music and singing to evoke all the elements of the season in this fun-filled event.
The storytelling lasts for 30 minutes with time for playing and…
Kew
See artwork commissioned for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023, on public display for the first time.
This free exhibition displays work by eight leading artists, commissioned to offer their own take on…
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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…
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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…
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Pianist Waka Hasegawa makes her ICONOCLASSICS debut at Cafe Yukari with a programme exploring minimalist music by Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt and Joe Hisaishi, paired with selected Preludes and Fugues by J S Bach
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This summer, Kew is collaborating with a mix of inspiring leaders to create five new trails through the Gardens. With contributions from artists, musicians and environmental protectors, each trail will invite you to feel, hear, move and think…
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