London area of Kew guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Kew neighbourhood

There are only a few places in London where you can watch a spot of village cricket on the weekend - and Kew is perhaps the pick of the lot. In the summer, people flock to one of the four pubs dotted around the green for some al fresco action: the Greyhound, with its mock Tudor façade and view of the river, is a popular choice, and customers can take their drinks and sit out by the small pond on the corner of the green; closer to the cricket pitch is the Rose & Crown, a strong arm's throw from the pavilion. The pretty Parish Church of St Anne gives on to the charming village green, while Kew also boasts the excellent Glasshouse restaurant, renowned for its fine modern European cuisine. Kew, of course, is synonymous with the famous Royal Botanical Gardens, a World Heritage Site of true prestige located just five minutes walk from the green. Inside the splendid grounds, nature lovers can appreciate the 17th-century Kew Palace, The Palm House (the largest Victorian glasshouse in existence), the Chinese pagoda, and the 18-metre high treetop walkway, as well as the vast array of flowers, plants and trees, and other attractions. Despite the noise from the aeroplanes overhead, you'll quickly forget you're in London. Across the river, on Strand-on-the-Green, you can take your pick from three delightful riverside pubs - The Bell and Crown, The Bull's Head or The City Barge - all of which are recommended on a fine summer's day.

See our recommended nearby Kew Hotels, and Pubs.

London Syon Park, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Syon Park, TW8
Seven miles from the city centre, London Syon Park brings a touch of contemporary luxury to London's urban countryside with 137 elegant rooms and suites, all ... More

 

 

Holiday Inn London Brentford Lock
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
High Street Brentford London, TW8
If you want a place to stay that combines the sleepy, leafy charm of West London with access to the town centre, then you could hardly ... More

 

 

Richmond Hill Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Richmond Hill Richmond-upon-Thames Surrey, TW10
Richmond Hill Hotel offers you the best of both worlds, a classic setting and a contemporary hotel. Steeped in history, character and charm the 17th Century ... More

 

 

Hotels in Kew

 

The Hope of Richmond
London > Nightlife > Pubs
115-117 Kew Road, Kew, London TW9
While entering The Hope of Richmond seems like you've opened the page to an Interior Design magazine, once you've acclimatised to the oft-garish and over-the-top décor ... More

 

 

The London Apprentice
London > Nightlife > Pubs
62 Church Street, Isleworth, Kew, London TW7
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Pubs in Kew