Christmas at Kew

London’s Garden of Lights – Queue The Magical Takeover of London’s Most Famous Gardens Where? Kew Gardens, Victoria Gate & Brentford Gate When? 15 November 2023 to 7 January – returns annually Time? 4.20pm to 10pm Duration? 1 hr 30 mins – 2 hrs How much? Non-member adult: Off peak £22.50/Peak £29.00 – Member adult: Off peak £19.50/PeakContinueContinue reading “Christmas at Kew”

Tap on the Line

★★★★ Destination Kew: Commuting to the Only Pub on London’s Tube Line Where? Kew Garden Station, Station Approach, Richmond TW9 3PZ How Much? ££ Cuisine? British food & classic pub grub Vegan? Limited Vegetarian? Limited Gluten Free? Options available Dog Friendly? Only outside seating Famously waiting on the platform of Kew Gardens Station is Fuller’sContinueContinue reading “Tap on the Line”

Blink and you’ll miss them: Blushing Blossoms return to Kew

The Powder Pink Paradise Where? The Royal Botanical gardens, Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE When? Mid April – May Entry? £8.50 – £19 gardens admission Accessibility? Wheelchair & guide dog access Over the past couple of weeks, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew have transformed into a blossoming oasis. A rose tinted wave has engulfedContinueContinue reading “Blink and you’ll miss them: Blushing Blossoms return to Kew”

The Coach & Horses

★★★★ A cosy host for a warm Sunday roast Where? Kew Green, 8 Kew Grn, Richmond TW9 3BH How much? £ – ££ What? Pub, hotel & restaurant Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes After a frosty walk around the gardens of Kew, we headed over to the Coach & HorsesContinueContinue reading “The Coach & Horses”

Orchid Festival

What’s in stall for 2023? Where? Kew Gardens, Princess of Wales Conservatory, Richmond, TW9 3AF When? Saturday 4 February – Sunday 5 March 2023 How much? £1 entry for recipients of Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Legacy Benefits, free for members Booking ahead? Yes, required: book here Wheelchair access? Yes This year, the Kew OrchidContinueContinue reading “Orchid Festival”

Caffe Torelli

★★★★ A Kewt & Quirky Coffee Spot Where? 3 Royal Parade, Richmond TW9 3QD How Much? ££ What? Coffee, smoothies, brunch & lunch Vegetarian Options? Yes Vegan Options? Very limited Gluten Free Options? Limited Popular with the locals, Cafe Torelli serves up inviting pastries, excellent coffee and a range of delicious smoothies and small dishesContinueContinue reading “Caffe Torelli”

Kew Market

Get in the Kew… Where? Station Parade, Richmond, TW9 3PZ When? Every first Sunday of the month Time? 10am – 2pm What? Farmers Market London is speckled with markets big and small, and every time I think I’ve seen them all, another one always rears it’s head! This little market might be on the smallerContinueContinue reading “Kew Market”

Ma Cuisine

★★★★★ Where? 8 Station Approach, Richmond TW9 3QB How Much? ££ Cuisine? Regional French Menus? A la Carte / Lunch / Wine / Aperitifs Vegetarian Options? Yes (but limited) Vegan Options? Yes (but limited – may need to request) Gluten Free Options? Yes (but limited – may need to request) Website? https://www.macuisinebistrot.co.uk Anyone that knowsContinueContinue reading “Ma Cuisine”