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BarnesBarnes is a unique urban village with good transport links into and out of London, a fascinating mix of unusual gifts, clothes and food shops interspersed with award winning cafés and restaurants, river walks and pubs, and a village duck pond.
The WWT London Wetland Centre is a real wildlife heaven, with 100 acres of natural riverside marshland habitat home to over 180 species of birds. Barnes Common is 120 acres of nature reserve with Beverly Brook passing through it. The Barnes Trail is a 2.3-mile circular walk taking in the riverside, commercial streets and conservation area with QR coded information.
The Thames Path National Trail is a peaceful nature reserve and walk along the tow path between Barnes and Hammersmith.
Highlights: Farmers Market every Saturday: Barnes Children’s Literature Festival in June: London’s largest kids books party: July's Village Fair: September's Food Fair: Charity Fashion Show in October.
Local Website: www.barnesvillage.com
East Sheen & Mortlake East Sheen, also known as Sheen, and Mortlake together form a leafy, family-friendly suburb. The area affords easy access to Richmond Park and the River Thames, Mortlake being the closest train station to the park. Sheen’s thriving high street has a diverse range of popular and award winning independent and mainstream boutiques, shops, local pubs, restaurants, cafés and delis.
Mortlake is a largely residential historic part of the borough, particularly known for its pubs and the finishing line of the Oxford & Cambridge University Boat Race. It is also the burial place of the Victorian explorer Richard Burton.
Highlights: Grade II-listed air-raid shelter at St Leonard’s Court, The Triangle War Memorial and an Old Milestone Dating from 1751.
Local Website: www.eastsheenvillage.co.uk
Experience all that Barnes, Mortlake & Sheen has to offer,whether it be through our traditional cuisine along the River Thames or a visit to the many shops we have throughout Upper Richmond Road.
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"He kept looking at the child with surprise. I don't think he had ever really believed in its existence before".
F Scott Fitzgerald – "The Great Gatsby"
The quotation refers to the brief moment in the iconic Jazz Age novel when Jay Gatsby comes…
Barnes
‘Queer Ecology’ aims to challenge what we think of as being ‘natural’ or ‘unnatural’ and celebrates diversity in all life.
Join ecologist Connor Butler on a guided nature walk to explore the diverse and unusual lifecycles found in the plants and…
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The Centre opened in September 2002 and provides a venue for theatre and live performances, art exhibitions, dance classes, music, drama for all ages and abilities, writers' groups, Yoga & Pilates classes, education opportunities and more.
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Discover the Art of Wildlife Photography at WWT London!
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Meet Ava, our half‑Osprey, half‑girl puppet, in a family-friendly puppet show and nature challenge. Children take part in hands‑on activities to connect with the natural world and earn their title as Guardians of the Wild, with a take‑home activity…
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Supported by the Royal Institute of Philosophy.
Speaker Professor JonathanWolff
Whatduties dowehavetofuture generations?It is often assumed that some form of"saving"is morally required. However, this question is an instance ofamore general…
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Soho comes to Barnes! Each performance features a compère plus three different comedians, meaning there's something for everyone. Previous acts at the OSO have included: Paul Sinha, Zoe Lyons, Paul Thorne, Laura Lexx and Emmanuel Sonubi. Inspired by…
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The tour begins at 10.50am, starting off with the otters as they have their lunch. The route will include visiting World Wetlands, featuring birds from around the world before heading into the immersive Wildside nature reserve.
This tour is…
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The Fix are a multi-format Soul, Funk and Pop outfit from SW London.
Comprising seasoned professionals, and exciting young talent, their live shows are a rollercoaster through different eras and genres of music.
With two lead vocalists ‘fronting’…
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Join deaf presenter John Wilson on this BSL tour. Discover some of the most eye-catching ducks and geese from around the globe - plus a couple of otters – as well as exploring the extensive reserve habitat whose lakes, pools and gardens are home to…
Vine Road Rec, Barnes
Nature Journaling is using words, pictures and numbers to record your observations, questions, connections and explanations in a notebook. It is a fun and powerful practice which helps us slow down, pay attention, notice more and get curious about…
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Join Wuntanara for an exciting series of high-energy dance workshops designed to boost confidence and coordination while introducing visitors to the joy of West African traditions at our very first Migration Festival.
Barnes
Over 36 local artists across 16 studios/venues with special offers on lunch and drinks. Please go to www.barnesartists.org for more information
Barnes
The seductive, scandalous, phantasmagoric life of Lord Byron comes to life through his incomparably hilarious narrative poem, Don Juan – a masterpiece of wit, humour, and acerbity – all set to the glittering music of his time.
Weaving together…
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The Urban Birder Course will be an introduction to appreciating the abundant birdlife in our urban areas.
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An early 20th century building, re-opened on 14 October 2013 as the new home for the Olympic Cinema. As well as a two-screen cinema, the building includes a café and dining room, a members' club and a recording studio.
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Join African Activities for a vibrant line-up of immersive workshops celebrating culture, music, and creativity at our very first Migration Festival.
Feel the rhythm!
Join an inclusive, hands‑on djembe drumming workshop that brings the vibrant…
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Our Community Growing Project is running a series of monthly growing workshops in Barnes.
Feb 21st - Getting started with growing
March 14th - Growing with nature
April 18th - Plants for free
May 16th - Growing in small spaces
June 20th - Weeds:…
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Following a triumphant and Helpmann Award-nominated national tour across Australia, Matthew Ryan's Kelly finally celebrates its UK Premiere. This multi-award-winning play earned the Matilda Award for Best Mainstage Production and is a high-stakes…
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Come and learn new skills and enjoy time in nature at our beautiful wetland Centre.
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