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Summer is here, so come with us on our brand new self-guided walk around Kew

Whether you live here or are visiting, this guided walk with audio commentary, will take you on a hour's stroll from Kew village. The walk takes you to the magnificent Kew Green, the grand entrances to the Royal Botanic Gardens, passing King Henry VIII's favourite cakes via the River Thames and the National Archive. So please join us as we show you some of the things that make this one of the most special places in London.

20th June 2025 in News and Updates

Thames Water launches consultation for Teddington Direct River Abstraction

Thames Water invites communities, customers and stakeholders to share their views on the updated proposals for the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project, which it describes as "a vital drought resilience project for London".

19th June 2025 in News and Updates

TfL introduces level access announcement at Kew Gardens Station

Kew Society's perseverance results in the introduction of a new "level access" announcement on tube trains arriving from the east at Kew Gardens Station.

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A walk through Brentford, old and new

Thursday 10th July - Saturday 26th July | 7:00pm

Join us for a leisurely stroll through Brentford, old and new, with your Guide Shirley Newton on a Kew Society member only event.

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Whether you live in the area, work here or just love to visit, you can help us care for Kew by joining the Kew Society.

Membership is just £10 a year per person, and every new member increases our influence and ability to work on your behalf.

Please join us or renew today and play a part in helping keep Kew a great place to be.

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Caring for Kew since 1901

For more than 120 years, the Kew Society has been committed to protecting and enhancing the character of this special area, with its unique heritage, open green spaces and caring community.

Run by passionate local volunteers, our charity’s mission is to make a positive contribution to the lives of everyone who lives or works in Kew or simply loves to visit.

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