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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
Find out more about the making of our latest exhibition, Great Escapes.
Kew
Led by award-winning gardener and author, Christine Lavelle, this course will help you look at your garden to get the most out of your space.
Topics covered will include landscape, plants, colour and accessories, as well as looking at the correct…
Kew
Be part of London's most exclusive event! The Richmond Half Marathon is part of a weekend which also includes the Richmond RUNFEST Marathon, and the Richmond 10k. The Half and Full Marathon start within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and will…
Richmond
Join us for a free walking tour of Kew's Kitchen Garden.
Kew
In 1141, after King Stephen’s capture at the Battle of Lincoln, England found itself in a unique place in its history: the Empress Matilda and Queen Matilda waged war against each other trying to gain, hold or maintain the English throne. Explore…
Kew
Join The National Archives and the History of Parliament Trust for a look at Britain’s most tumultuous years.
Kew
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…
Richmond
Come and learn how to propagate vegetables, shrubs, herbaceous plants, house plants and all types of bedding.
This course will provide a helpful introduction to the various methods you can use to increase your plant numbers.
We will…
Kew
Revolution 250: America's Independence Story 1763–1783
24 June to 29 November 2026
The National Archives in Kew is marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence with a powerful new exhibition Revolution 250:…
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
A fun-filled trail for budding dragons this October half-term.
Kew
From Britain’s top-selling true crime writer and the number 1 bestselling author of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher comes the riveting true story about one of the most notorious murder cases of the 20th century.
London, 1953. Police discover the…
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…
Kew
Where Raga meets the Blues!
Kew
Explore the wonderful world of wills with our expert guidance. You’ll learn how you can use wills to discover fascinating insights into the daily lives of your ancestors, and how to find these wills in The National Archives’ collection. This webinar…
Kew
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…
Kew
James has worked as a commercial and documentary photographer for over two decades, collaborating with major clients such as BP, Tate, and Google. In 2023, he received the Sony World Photography Award for Best Portfolio for his work in Saudi Arabia.…
Kew
Step into the worlds of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Red Riding Hood and embark on a fantastical adventure in this interactive and imaginative storytelling session.
This event is for children aged 5–7 and their carers.
Kew
Explore the legacy of one of our best loved novelists, Jane Austen.
Join Sunday Times bestselling author, Gill Hornby in conversation about all things Austen including the inspiration behind her Jane Austen trilogy of books, and the important role…
Kew
Get your running shoes on and take part in our spring 10K and half marathon!
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