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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
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
Pack a picnic and head to Kew Gardens in London this September for an exciting new series of live, outdoor events, hosted by some of the UK's favourite media and featuring well-known TV faces. All tickets include full access to Kew Gardens from 10am…
Kew, Richmond
Edinburgh-born pianist and composer Ben Shankland is swiftly gaining recognition on the UK jazz scene, despite his young age. His combination of 'lyricism with drive and precision' (The Scotsman) has garnered praise from audiences and critics alike.…
Kew
Develop your skills in botanical watercolour with artist Lucy Smith.
Kew
This award-winning event for the whole family aims to bring together the community to inspire action on climate change. More than 500 visited in 2023 and the organising team won a Richmond Council Community Hero award for their efforts.
Kew
Big conversations, beautiful surroundings – picnic, performance and culture at Kew Gardens.
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…
Station Approach, Kew
An exploration of how we used to drink: forgotten styles and overlooked regions that were once highly prized. They lurk in the cellar, half-glimpsed in the darkness, a memory of good times, or are they spectres haunting the feast? Why did the…
Kew
Join us for a look behind the scenes on a free guided tour of the Library and Archives at Kew.
Kew’s Library and Archives collection spans 2,000 years of plant knowledge and discovery. With information on the naming, classification and uses of…
Kew
Create a botanical-themed stone carving within the beautiful setting of Kew Gardens.
Kew
Learn about records relating to army service including personnel records and operational records such as war diaries. Much of this material is available for the first time following the recent transfer of historic service personnel files from the…
Kew
In this talk historical novelist Kerry Barrett will chat about her two books based on the female gardeners at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew during the two world wars. From the (somewhat questionable) actions of the suffragettes, to the fight for…
Richmond
Combine the soothing atmosphere of nature with professional sound therapy for the ultimate relaxing experience.
Kew
When looking through a box filled with papers related to the bankruptcy of a British enslaver, a strip of brightly coloured silk fabric stood out to researcher Liberty Paterson. It was described in a letter from 1787 as ‘smoak’d taffety’ and sent as…
Kew
Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your family, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby concert for the perfect prelude to the holiday season!
Richmond
Want to get creative and make an incredible botanical artwork by using second-hand, recycled paper materials?
Kew
A one‑night rendezvous with and for history’s hopeless romantics at The National Archives
Ever been left on read? So have they – for centuries.
Meet the ghosts of love past at a one night only after-hours event inspired by our new exhibition Love…
Twickenham
Join the Richmond Brass Band as we return to St Mary's Church for a concert of music that's either 'black or white' (perhaps both!).
Featuring Edward Gregson's Concertante for Piano and Brass Band with guest soloist Adam Swift. This concert will…
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, with the opportunity to see a real archive document too.
Kew
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare Under the Stars!
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