News in Richmond

As we approach the end of a rather tumultuous and unprecedented year it feels like we have never before needed each other, or our community, in quite the same way, in facing the kinds of challenges we could not have imagined this time last year.

Kew Gardens is as much a beloved local meeting place as it is a world leading plant science institution. Over a thousand people work for Kew at both our sites, and we have over 100,000 members within our local community and beyond; we feel very much part of Richmond upon Thames. Every year, we welcome around 2 million people through the gates and every year we look to entertain, indulge and delight people with the wonders of our beautiful living tree and plant collections, our stunning glasshouses and our open spaces developed over centuries, dotted with history, art and architecture.

There are seven well-known wonders of the world, but the folk of Richmond know there is an eighth - the natural wonder that is Richmond Park.

Did you know that the pedestrian gates to this stunning space never close? That's right, the gates are open all night to walkers and cyclists.

It's no secret that I love my area – it's one of the reasons I love what I do. It's got that magic formula that makes it a fantastic location for families, couples and singles alike, of all ages. Here's a little flavour of some of my favourite places, and why I love them so much…

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