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Built in 1631 for merchant Samuel Fortrey, and later acquired by George II as an annexe to Kew House, Kew Palace served as a family country retreat for George III and his extensive family. Nestled among the greenery of the (now) Kew Gardens and perched on the river, the King loved the palace so much he was given the nickname "Farmer George" as he spent so much time away from the centre of London, out "in the country" at Kew. The palace itself was comparatively small with only four storeys but was favoured by a string of royals. First used by the royals in 1729, George III officially bought the property in 1781. It later became a more permanent home for the Royal Family - King George IV was born here, while Queen Charlotte died here in 1818. It is the last survivor of several important royal residences at Kew and after a long closure for restoration, the palace opened up once more to visitors be it of a less regal variety - in summer 2006.
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Kew Palace events
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DATES Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June 2013 - 9.30am-5.30pm
Demonstration of how food was prepared for King George III.
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DATES Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July 2013 - 9.30am-5.30pm
Demonstration of how food was prepared for King George III.
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DATES Sunday 4th August 2013 - 9.30am-5.30pm
Demonstration of how food was prepared for King George III.
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626 Chiswick High Road, W4 | 14 minutes from Kew Palace
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Commerce Road, TW8 | 19 minutes from Kew Palace
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Syon Park, TW8 | 21 minutes from Kew Palace
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens Richmond, Surrey, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
King George III's country retreat. Built in 1772 and nestled among bluebell woods, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage was used regularly by the royal family as a cooling summer ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Ruskin Avenue, TW9 | 9 minutes from Kew Palace
Located in Kew - one of Greater London's most idyllic locations - The National Archives manages one of the largest archival collections in the world. From ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 | 21 minutes from Kew Palace
The working London home to the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House is set within a 200-acre park and located on the site of a medieval abbey ...More
Sights and Attractions near Kew Palace
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kew Gardens, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
Home to thousands of rare plant species and housing an impressive archive, Kew Gardens is the obvious place to stage the world's first gallery dedicated to ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
368 High Street, TW8 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
Experience the fascinating world of automatic musical instruments at this unusual, melodious museum. The many instruments housed here were all designed to provide music at the ...More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Green Dragon Lane, TW8 | 8 minutes from Kew Palace
If you're into steam-powered stuff or simply have a penchant for the unusual and unique then the Victorian Kew Bridge Steam Museum is more than worth ...More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: 25th, 26th and 27th May 2013 - 9.30am
Kew Palace, Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
Demonstration of how food was prepared for King George III....More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 24th to 30th May 2013 - Various Times
Watermans, 40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th to 30th May 2013 - Various Times
Watermans, 40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
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London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Turk's Head, 28 Winchester Road, TW1 | 2.4 miles from Kew Palace
The Turk's Head pub in St. Margarets, Twickenham is home to The Bearcat Comedy Club which occupies an old hall attached to the pub. Every Saturday ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
An attractive multi-cultural, multi-purpose arts centre on the river in Brentford, Watermans is a real draw in this part of town. The 175-seat theatre shows a ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Bath Road, W4 | 34 minutes from Kew Palace
Located above the Tabard pub in Chiswick, the Tabard Theatre hosts all kinds of live entertainment from experimental work and comedy to Shakespeare. Opened ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
5 Station Approach, Kew, TW9 | 9 minutes from Kew Palace
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
229 Chiswick High Road, W4 | 28 minutes from Kew Palace
The Wyndham House flagship butchers on the Fulham Road fast built up a reputation as one of London's best butchers. This third family-run operation in Chiswick ...More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
16-20 Wendell Road, W12 | 2.4 miles from Kew Palace
Courses in practical cookery for enthusiastic amateurs at London's best cookery school. Evening courses at Leiths run from 6.45pm to 9.15pm on a variety of topics ...More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
107 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 | 28 minutes from Kew Palace
The Kids' Cookery School in West London is a unique venue offering cookery classes and workshops for children aged three upwards. Children can have fun creating ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, W5 | 36 minutes from Kew Palace
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Kew Gardens, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
Walk among the tree tops at Kew Gardens when you take the Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway, 18 metres above the ground. Designed by Marks Barfield ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Kew, Richmond, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
187 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 | 20 minutes from Kew Palace
A great place to wander around and get lost, the Old Deer Park - which meanders from the edge of Richmond down to the Thames - ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
82 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 4 minutes from Kew Palace
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
11-13 Thames Road, Chiswick, W4 | 7 minutes from Kew Palace
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
222 South Ealing Road, W5 | 21 minutes from Kew Palace
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Nightlife near Kew Palace
London > Nightlife > Bars
45A Goldhawk Road, W12 | 3.1 miles from Kew Palace
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London > Nightlife > Bars
184 Uxbridge Road, W12 | 3.2 miles from Kew Palace
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Meeting venue hire near Kew Palace
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 | Same location as Kew Palace
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 | 21 minutes from Kew Palace
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Burlington Lane, Chiswick House Grounds, Chiswick, W4 | 27 minutes from Kew Palace
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What's On Today Near Kew Palace Rotative Steam Engines Running Tours | Until 28th May 2013 Kew Bridge Steam Museum 8 minutes walk from Kew Palace A chance to see a selection of engines working....More Louise Golbey Concerts | On 25th May 2013 Sam's Brasserie and Bar 1.34 miles from Kew Palace A young, up-and-coming singer-songwriter and musician, showcasing her own style of Neo Soul....More English National Ballet School: My First Cinderella (Over 3s) Dance | Until 26th May 2013 Richmond Theatre 1.61 miles from Kew Palace George Williamson and Loipa Araujo co-direct a re-imagining of the fairy-tale ballet, which simplifies the choreography and storyline for the ...More Golden Oldies Clubbing and Nightlife | On 25th May 2013 Euphoriom 1.91 miles from Kew Palace Resident DJ Papa Wini plays old skool dance, swing and blues....More Papa George Band Concerts | On 25th May 2013 Halfway House 2.02 miles from Kew Palace Old style blues-rock from the London-based singer and guitarist with his backing band....More Take the Mike Comedy | Until 6th June 2013 The Duchess Of Cambridge 2.17 miles from Kew Palace Take the Mike, London's family friendly comedy club, injects some fun into the capital with their comedy nights at The ...More Duckling Talk Exhibitions | Until 2nd June 2013 WWT London Wetland Centre 2.37 miles from Kew Palace Find out about the centre's family of ducks....More It's Wing Time Kids Events | Until 2nd June 2013 WWT London Wetland Centre 2.37 miles from Kew Palace Spot flying ducks and colourful butterflies....More Nature Crafts: Egg Painting And Butterflies: Workshop (Over 3s) Kids Events | Until 2nd June 2013 WWT London Wetland Centre 2.37 miles from Kew Palace Paint an egg or make and decorate a butterfly....More New Life Walk Tours | Until 2nd June 2013 WWT London Wetland Centre 2.37 miles from Kew Palace ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE 
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