Kew
Settlement in Surrey
England
Kew
Kew is a suburban area located in the borough of Richmond upon Thames in Surrey, England. Situated about 10 miles southwest of central London, Kew is a charming and picturesque neighborhood renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance.
The area is perhaps best known for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spanning over 300 acres, the gardens are home to an extensive collection of plants and trees from all over the world, including the iconic Victorian glasshouses and the famous treetop walkway. The gardens also house the Kew Palace, a former royal residence that now serves as a museum showcasing the lives of past monarchs.
Kew village itself is a delightful hub with a wide range of amenities, including quaint boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. The village retains a sense of history with its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture. The nearby Kew Green offers a large open space, perfect for picnics and leisurely walks, while the picturesque Kew Pier provides access to boat tours along the River Thames.
The area is well-connected by public transportation, with Kew Gardens and Kew Bridge railway stations providing easy access to central London and surrounding areas. Additionally, Kew is served by several bus routes, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.
With its blend of natural beauty, historical landmarks, and convenient location, Kew, Surrey offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those looking to enjoy the best of both worlds - a peaceful suburban lifestyle with easy access to the vibrant city of London.
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Kew Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.481004/-0.28892 or Grid Reference TQ1877. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
'Mayflower' passing North Sheen level crossing
Thompson B1 4-6-0 No. 61306 'Mayflower' passing over North Sheen level crossing with the afternoon 'Royal Windsor Steam Express' en route from Victoria to Windsor & Eton Riverside. This is the second of two trips to Windsor this day, in the evening there was a 'Sunset Steam Express' from Victoria to Chertsey returning via Guildford and Croydon.
Colourful bedding at Kew
One of the less botanical, and more overtly ornamental, displays in the Royal Botanic Gardens - a circle of imapatiens plants, with the Palm House in the background.
Waterlily House, Kew
The small, square glasshouse at the Royal Botanic Gardens Link
designed specifically to showcase the giant Amazon waterlily (Victoria amazonica).
It was completed in 1852 and is now a listed building, filled with aquatic plants and tropical fruit.
designed specifically to showcase the giant Amazon waterlily (Victoria amazonica).
It was completed in 1852 and is now a listed building, filled with aquatic plants and tropical fruit.
Kew Palace
Seen from the parterre garden at the rear, this remnant of a much larger complex is also known as the Dutch House, now within the grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Dating from 1631 but built over the undercroft of an earlier building, it was a royal residence from 1728 to 1818, with a final short-lived occupation in 1844. It is Grade I listed, and open to visitors.
Old Milestone, A307, Kew Road, opposite Holmesdale Road
The milestone is located on the West side of the road on the front edge of the pavement. Parish of Richmond Upon Thames (Richmond Upon Thames District). Carved stone post, Richmond stone design, erected by the Kensington to Cranford Bridge turnpike trust in the 19th century.
Inscription reads:- VII / MILES / FROM / HYDE PARK / CORNER
Grade II listed by Historic England, List Entry Number: 1357698 Link
The image was taken before 2010
Milestone Society National ID: SY_LNRM07
The image was taken before 2010
Milestone Society National ID: SY_LNRM07
Kew Palace
Grade I listed. Listing number 1263073. Dating from 1631. Built by Samuel Fortrey a Flemish merchant whose initials with those of his wife are above the door.
The Pagoda, Kew Gardens
Grade I listed. Listing number 1262593. Built 1761-2 by Sir William Chambers. Grey stock brick. Ten storeys high (163 ft). Octagonal. Each of the upper storeys arcaded and balconied with "Chippendale" Chinese style railing all round, painted in Chinese red on the balcony projections. Each storey sheltered by roofed coving, also painted red. Ring of timber posts support slated roof to ground storey. The Pagoda roof originally of glazed tiles but is now leaded
Aroid House, Kew Gardens
Grade II* listed. Listing number 1250800. By John Nash, originally one of the two pavilions flanking the Garden Facade of Buckingham Palace. It has glass walls with square Tuscan piers along the sides and six Ionic columns in antis along the fronts. Pediments and roof mostly glazed. North wall blind. Re-erected in this position in 1836.
Kew Gardens railway station
Grade II listed. Listing number 1031878. Built 1868-9 for the London and South Western Railway.
The British Pullman at North Sheen
Bulleid pacific No. 35028 'Clan Line' on the level crossing at North Sheen with the 'British Pullman' dining train.
Hercules Fountain, Kew Gardens
Providing a focal feature in the pond, the bronze statue of Hercules wrestles with the Greek river god Achelous in the form of a serpent. It is part of the Royal Collection and has had a peripatectic existence since being acquired by King George IV in 1829. It has been at Kew since 1961.
The Botanical Brasserie
The 3,300 sq ft café is located in the historic 19th-century building formerly known as Museum No.1, and features a terrace overlooking the Palm House Conservatory and pond, as well as a bar and private dining room.
The cafe is the fifth outlet run by caterer Peyton and Byrne and the first all-day table service café in Kew Gardens.
The predominantly plant-based British menu, created by executive chef Lawrence Keogh (formerly of The Wolseley), reflects the location and puts emphasis on natural, seasonal ingredients.
Jay (Garrulus glandarius) on magnolia, Kew Gardens
The barred electric blue and darker blue stripes on the wing are evident. The bird sat in the tree while people walked by admiring magnolia blossom.
Magnolias in full bloom, Kew Gardens
Magnolias in West London in general have profuse blossom this year, it even makes driving along the North Circular a pleasure. Kew Gardens has an excellent display.
Grove of magnolias in bloom, Kew Gardens
See also TQ1877 : Magnolias in full bloom, Kew Gardens taken just before. Geograph has other photos over the years of these spectacular trees, e.g. TQ1877 : Magnolia bud in Kew Gardens and TQ1877 : Magnolias.
Yoshino cherry blossom by Kew Gardens palm house
A gift of 35 cherry blossom trees from Gifu Sakura no Kai (Gifu Cherry Blossoms Association) to promote peace and friendship between Japan and UK, planted May 2017.
Alongside the water in Chiswick
The bridge is for the tube, with the tide of the Thames out.
Kew is located at Grid Ref: TQ1877 (Lat: 51.481004, Lng: -0.28892)
Unitary Authority: Richmond upon Thames
Police Authority: Metropolitan
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 51.481004,-0.28892Kew
Is In: Richmond upon Thames, London, UK
Is In District: Richmond upon Thames
Name Ru: Кью
Place: suburb
Source Name: local knowledge
Wikidata: Q1740301
Wikipedia: en:Kew
Lat/Long: 51.4806629/-0.2919292
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG231135
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4795202/-0.2864469
Mia Wood
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Floor: G
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PS
Addr Street: Station Parade
Check Date: 2024-02-01
Level: 0
Shop: gift
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4773285/-0.2861863
Grass Garden
Leisure: garden
Lat/Long: 51.4824569/-0.289281
The Duke's Garden
Leisure: garden
Name Ru: Герцогский сад
Lat/Long: 51.4828628/-0.2890616
The Director's Garden
Access: private
Leisure: garden
Name Ru: Директорский сад
Lat/Long: 51.4831029/-0.2898185
Rose Garden
Leisure: garden
Name Fr: Roseraie
Name Ru: Розарий
Lat/Long: 51.4788768/-0.2935425
Toilets
Created By: Potlatch 0.6a
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4782814/-0.2906682
Cafe
Victoria Plaza café
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Postcode: TW9 3AB
Addr Street: Kew Road
Fhrs Id: 353074
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free entrances to cafe and shop.
Lat/Long: 51.4781383/-0.2909155
Leisure: garden
Name En: Seven Sisters
Name Ru: Семь сестёр
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Bus Stop
Kew Gardens Station Parade
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Local Ref: A
Naptan AtcoCode: 490000125A
Naptan Bearing: W
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Naptan Indicator: Stop A
Naptan Verified: no
Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4771979/-0.2861003
Bus Stop
Kew Gardens Station
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Covered: yes
Lit: yes
Local Ref: H
Naptan AtcoCode: 490000125B
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Kew Gardens
Naptan Indicator: Stop H
Naptan Verified: no
Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 71706
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4770083/-0.2866891
Bus Stop
Kew Gardens Station
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Local Ref: N
Naptan AtcoCode: 490000125D
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Kew Gardens
Naptan Indicator: Stop N
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Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 59524
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4778082/-0.2868227
Bus Stop
Kew Road / Victoria Gate
Addr City: Kew
Addr Street: Kew Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Local Ref: D
Naptan AtcoCode: 490008693E
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Kew Gardens Victoria Gate
Naptan Indicator: Stop D
Naptan Street: KEW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 55356
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Tactile Paving: no
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to Victoria Gate and stop R opposite via controlled crossing to north.
Lat/Long: 51.4775846/-0.2906119
Bus Stop
Kew Road / Victoria Gate
Addr City: Kew
Addr Street: Kew Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Local Ref: R
Name Ru: Кью / Ворота Виктории
Naptan AtcoCode: 490008693F
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Kew Gardens Victoria Gate
Naptan Indicator: Stop R
Naptan Street: KEW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 48285
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Tactile Paving: no
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to Kew Gardens Victoria Gate, and to stop D opposite via controlled crossing.
Lat/Long: 51.4783033/-0.290447
Bus Stop
Kew Gardens Road
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Local Ref: G
Naptan AtcoCode: 490008695G
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Kew Gardens Road
Naptan Indicator: Stop G
Naptan Street: KEW GARDENS ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 50024
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.4798933/-0.2875943
Bus Stop
Kew Gardens Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: C
Naptan AtcoCode: 490008695H
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Kew Gardens Road
Naptan Indicator: Stop C
Naptan Street: KEW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 51399
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to northbound stop via controlled crossing at Kew Gardens Road.
Lat/Long: 51.4799026/-0.2892224
Bus Stop
Kew Gardens Road
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: S
Naptan AtcoCode: 490008695J
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Kew Gardens Road
Naptan Indicator: Stop S
Naptan Street: KEW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 75909
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to southbound stop C via controlled crossings at Kew Gardens Road
Lat/Long: 51.4808069/-0.288669
Bus Stop
Waterloo Place
Addr Street: Kew Green
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 490008696E
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Kew Green
Naptan Indicator: Stop
Naptan Verified: no
Note: Bus stand.
Public Transport: platform
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Bus Stand only. Step-free via controlled crossing to north to Kew Gardens (Elizabeth Gate)
Lat/Long: 51.485087/-0.2869357
Bus Stop
Kew Green
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: A
Naptan AtcoCode: 490008696M
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Kew Green
Naptan Indicator: Stop A
Naptan Street: KEW ROAD
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 58664
Shelter: yes
Source Ref: naptan
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4849959/-0.2872316
Bus Stop
Mortlake Road
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: B
Naptan AtcoCode: 490010048K
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Mortlake Road Kew Road
Naptan Indicator: Stop B
Naptan Street: KEW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to stop opposite via nearby controlled crossing to north at Mortlake Road
Lat/Long: 51.4823738/-0.2870203
Bus Stop
Mortlake Road
Bench: no
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Local Ref: T
Naptan AtcoCode: 490010048L
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Mortlake Road Kew Road
Naptan Indicator: Stop T
Naptan Street: KEW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free to stop B opposite via nearby controlled crossing to north at Mortlake Road.
Lat/Long: 51.4822402/-0.2873687
Bus Stop
Orangery
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Smooth path to Elizabeth Gate and coach drop off point. (Blue Badge spaces near entrance). Land train has drop-down ramp on last coach.
Lat/Long: 51.4832148/-0.2935247
Pharmacy
Pyramid Pharmacy
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Floor: G
Addr Housenumber: 19-21
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PS
Addr Street: Station Parade
Brand Wikidata: Q6662870
Brand Wikipedia: en:LloydsPharmacy
Check Date: 2024-02-01
Dispensing: yes
Healthcare: pharmacy
Level: 0
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su off
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 51.4773211/-0.2859617
Atm
Brand: RBS
Brand Wikidata: Q160126
Check Date: 2022-05-10
Fee: no
Operator: RBS
Operator Wikidata: Q160126
Lat/Long: 51.4771101/-0.2860402
Cafe
GAIL's
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Floor: G
Addr Housenumber: 11-13
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PT
Addr Street: Station Parade
Addr Suburb: Kew
Brand: GAIL's Bakery
Brand Wikidata: Q110662562
Check Date: 2024-02-01
Construction: retail
Fhrs Id: 1575382
Level: 0
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00
Shop: bakery
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Website: https://gailsbread.co.uk/
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4773102/-0.286063
Drinking Water
Bottle: no
Covered: no
Fee: no
Indoor: no
Lit: no
Lat/Long: 51.4798252/-0.2899161
Toilets
Orangery Restaurant
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Only 120cm turning circle
Lat/Long: 51.4834214/-0.292875
Recycling
Location: overground
Recycling Cardboard: yes
Recycling Paper: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 51.4775192/-0.2906271
Cafe
Starbucks
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Floor: G
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PS
Addr Street: Station Parade
Addr Suburb: Kew
Brand: Starbucks
Brand Wikidata: Q37158
Brand Wikipedia: en:Starbucks
Check Date: 2024-02-01
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Fhrs Id: 1574680
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Level: 0
Official Name: Starbucks Coffee
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Takeaway: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.477347/-0.2863258
Nicolas
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housenumber: 5
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PS
Addr Street: Station Parade
Brand: Oddbins
Brand Wikidata: Q7077472
Brand Wikipedia: en:Oddbins
Fhrs Id: 353483
Shop: alcohol
Lat/Long: 51.4773605/-0.2864114
Cafe
Kew Greenhouse
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PS
Addr Street: Station Parade
Addr Suburb: Kew
Fhrs Id: 1574431
Outdoor Seating: yes
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.4774138/-0.2866128
Pharmacy
Q Pharmacy
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PS
Addr Street: Station Parade
Alt Name: Kew Pharmacy
Dispensing: yes
Healthcare: pharmacy
Source: http://www.nhs.uk/Services/pharmacies/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=4884
Lat/Long: 51.4773737/-0.2865081
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 18
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4777944/-0.2907283
Winter Garden
Leisure: garden
Name Fr: Jardin d'hiver
Name Ru: Зимний сад
Lat/Long: 51.4815315/-0.2917295
Kew Gardens Meteorological Station
Man Made: monitoring_station
Monitoring Weather: yes
Recording Automated: yes
Recording Manually: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4819069/-0.2943256
Clock
Drinking Water
The Orangery Drinking Fountain
Description: Found outside the restaurant, this ornate fountain has a pair that can be found in the Mediterranean Garden, also at Kew Gardens
Historic: yes
Maintenance: ok
Source: osmsync:findafountain
Source Pkey: 1143
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: On a slight plinth beside smooth path, tap may be difficult to reach.
Lat/Long: 51.4834751/-0.2935546
Drinking Water
Treehouse Towers, Kew Gardens
Image: http://findafountain.org/system/865/original/uk-greater-london-london-richmond-treehouse-towers-kew-gardens-outdoor-fountain.jpg
Maintenance: ok
Source: osmsync:findafountain
Source Pkey: 1132
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4824534/-0.2957113
Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: toucan
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4809127/-0.2836604
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG229678
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4824084/-0.2821162
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG229687
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4838081/-0.2840934
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Cycle Barrier: double
Cycle Barrier Installation: fixed
Lat/Long: 51.48047/-0.2830816
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG231133
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4782105/-0.2865566
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG231131
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4792298/-0.2849301
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG231129
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4800516/-0.284137
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Street: Priory Road
Lat/Long: 51.4842217/-0.2852765
Kew Gardens
Operator: Transport for London
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Ref: 2
Subway: yes
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4775232/-0.2848189
Tesco Express
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housenumber: 2/8
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PZ
Addr Street: Station Parade
Brand: Tesco Express
Brand Wikidata: Q98456772
Brand Wikipedia: en:Tesco
Fhrs Id: 353629
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
Phone: +443450269355
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 51.4770792/-0.2860833
Oliver's Wholefood Store
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housenumber: 5
Addr Postcode: TW9 3QB
Addr Street: Station Approach
Fhrs Id: 353110
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:30-18:00
Shop: greengrocer
Website: https://www.oliverswholefoods.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.4774611/-0.285688
Restaurant
Antipodea
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Postcode: TW9 3QB
Addr Street: Station Approach
Check Date: 2024-03-03
Fhrs Id: 353608
Indoor Seating: yes
Outdoor Seating: yes
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.4776073/-0.2858771
Restaurant
Ma Cuisine
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Postcode: TW9 3QB
Addr Street: Station Approach
Check Date: 2024-03-03
Fhrs Id: 353962
Lat/Long: 51.4775555/-0.2858215
Restaurant
PizzaExpress
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Floor: G, 1
Addr Housenumber: 10
Addr Postcode: TW9 3QB
Addr Street: Station Approach
Addr Suburb: Kew
Brand: PizzaExpress
Brand Wikidata: Q662845
Brand Wikipedia: en:PizzaExpress
Check Date: 2024-02-01
Cuisine: pizza
Diet Vegan: yes
Diet Vegetarian: yes
Fhrs Id: 1655950
Indoor Seating: yes
Level: 0
Outdoor Seating: yes
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4776542/-0.2859381
realeyes
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Postcode: TW9 3QB
Addr Street: Station Approach
Shop: optician
Lat/Long: 51.4775237/-0.2857778
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00, Sa 12:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Ref: TW9 57
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.477264/-0.2859047
Cafe
Cafe Macarong
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housenumber: 10
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PZ
Addr Street: Station Parade
Addr Suburb: Kew
Contact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafemacarong
Fhrs Id: 1592328
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.4770638/-0.2860024
Restaurant
Hawthorn
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housename: 14
Addr Housenumber: 14
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PZ
Addr Street: Station Parade
Addr Suburb: Kew
Cuisine: fine_dining
Fhrs Id: 1608667
Phone: +44 20 8940 6777
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.4770322/-0.2858162
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 16
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.477257/-0.286632
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 12
Check Date Capacity: 2021-06-19
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4773004/-0.2863638
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Check Date Capacity: 2021-06-19
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4771751/-0.2863128
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Survey Date: 2021-04-11
Lat/Long: 51.4781536/-0.2865455
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TW9 54
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Lat/Long: 51.4831741/-0.2830371
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TW9 59D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.4852581/-0.2875326
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TW9 62D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.4788901/-0.2899647
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TW9 67D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.4792261/-0.284789
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TW9 55D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.4814837/-0.2849363
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 10:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TW9 61
Lat/Long: 51.4816104/-0.2877669
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TW9 134D
Lat/Long: 51.4838148/-0.2894172
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Mapillary: 747924320071094
Surface: paving_stones
Survey Date: 2023-03-16
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 51.4851728/-0.2872543
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Mapillary: 932910604231084
Survey Date: 2020-12-07
Lat/Long: 51.4832516/-0.2867712
The Sower
Artist Wikipedia: en:Hamo Thornycroft
Artist Name: Hamo Thornycroft
Artwork Type: statue
Material: bronze
Start Date: 1927
Tourism: artwork
Wikidata: Q27082922
Lat/Long: 51.4824893/-0.2892698
Bootstrapping DNA
Artist Website: http://www.charlesjencks.com/
Artist Wikidata: Q354634
Artist Wikipedia: en:Charles Jencks
Artist Name: Charles Jencks
Artwork Type: sculpture
Material: steel
Tourism: artwork
Wikimedia Commons: File:Kew Gardens, Bootstrap DNA sculpture by Jodrell.jpg
Lat/Long: 51.4824915/-0.2886821
Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: toucan
Mapillary: 1498127714055117
Survey Date: 2023-06-28
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4853763/-0.2873875
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Lat/Long: 51.4834703/-0.2870346
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 20
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4847078/-0.2911928
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Lat/Long: 51.4847354/-0.2910971
Thirstop
Check Date: 2024-03-03
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 51.4771732/-0.2851678
Restaurant
The Botanical Brasserie
Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair Description: Ramp at front entrance leads to very narrow doorway. No signposting or other route was discovered today.
Lat/Long: 51.479689/-0.2900815
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: Low sill at entrance to temple with memorial inside, facing outward.
Lat/Long: 51.4787255/-0.2908365
Bus Stop
Coach party drop-off
Addr Street: Kew Green
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Step-free from roadway to Elizabeth Gate entrance.
Lat/Long: 51.4842803/-0.2908041
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TW9 60D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.4836617/-0.2863908
Access: private
Addr Flats: 16-21
Entrance: main
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 51.4781771/-0.2873274
Access: private
Addr Flats: 1-6
Entrance: main
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 51.4778824/-0.286958
Access: private
Addr Flats: 7-9
Entrance: main
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 51.4780002/-0.2869519
Access: private
Addr Flats: 10-15
Entrance: main
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 51.4781037/-0.2870853
Antony Roberts
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Postcode: TW9 3PZ
Addr Street: Station Parade
Office: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 51.4771032/-0.2861966
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4771886/-0.2859305
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4772537/-0.2860254
Shoe Station
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Shop: toys
Lat/Long: 51.4770499/-0.2859371
Addr Housename: Celia Court
Addr Housenumber: 1-6
Addr Street: Holmesdale Road
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4765833/-0.2892338
P. M. Flowers
Check Date: 2024-03-03
Craft: key_cutter
Shop: florist
Lat/Long: 51.4774821/-0.2857126
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Mapillary: 181586110503900
Survey Date: 2020-12-07
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4827184/-0.2868182
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4827159/-0.2867271
Addr Housename: Devonshire Court
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: Holmesdale Road
Lat/Long: 51.4770376/-0.2905401
Addr Housename: Devonshire Court
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Street: Homesdale Road
Lat/Long: 51.4769841/-0.2901498
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4772861/-0.2864827
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Mapillary: 977768213470411
Survey Date: 2023-06-28
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4851959/-0.2874999
A Maximis Ad Minima
Artist Name: Eduardo Paolozzi
Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.4808201/-0.2908546
Addr Housenumber: 373c
Addr Street: Sandycombe Road
Lat/Long: 51.4769678/-0.2864867
Addr City: Richmond
Addr Housenumber: 41
Addr Postcode: TW9 3BF
Addr Street: High Park Road
Lat/Long: 51.4770714/-0.2865484
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: rack
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4793603/-0.28827
Charging Station
Capacity: 1
Charge: 0.24 GBP/kWh
Fee: yes
Operator: Ubitricity
Operator Wikidata: Q113699692
Socket Type2: 1
Socket Type2 Output: 5.5 kW
Lat/Long: 51.4792614/-0.2849274
Charging Station
Capacity: 1
Charge: 0.24 GBP/kWh
Fee: yes
Operator: Ubitricity
Operator Wikidata: Q113699692
Socket Type2: 1
Socket Type2 Output: 5.5 kW
Lat/Long: 51.4790257/-0.2851554
Charging Station
Capacity: 1
Charge: 0.24 GBP/kWh
Fee: yes
Operator: Ubitricity
Operator Wikidata: Q113699692
Socket Type2: 1
Socket Type2 Output: 5.5 kW
Lat/Long: 51.4794934/-0.2845788
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4798357/-0.290604
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4798541/-0.2907795
The Falcon of the Plantagenets
Artist Wikidata: Q6145786
Artist Wikipedia: en:James Woodford
Artist Name: James Woodford
Artwork Type: sculpture
Material: stone
Start Date: 1956
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.4796851/-0.2927069
The White Greyhound of Richmond
Artwork Type: statue
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.4785761/-0.2920909
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4820179/-0.2891248
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4803008/-0.2910227
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4805701/-0.2897011
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4815982/-0.291903
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4817014/-0.2925816
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4831417/-0.2936129
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4837094/-0.2932477
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4833585/-0.2911612
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4832898/-0.2911487
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4814455/-0.2953631
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4813758/-0.2954134
Medici Vase
Artist Name: Unknown
Artwork Type: installation
Start Date: 1817
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.4824119/-0.2915772
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4824279/-0.2913926
Recycling
Location: overground
Recycling Cans: yes
Recycling Cardboard: yes
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
Recycling Magazines: yes
Recycling Newspaper: yes
Recycling Paper Packaging: yes
Recycling Plastic: yes
Recycling Plastic Bottles: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 51.4777143/-0.2862967
William and Joseph Hooker
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Sir William Hooker (1785–1865)
and Sir Joseph Hooker (1817–1911)
Botanists
Directors of Kew Gardens
lived here
Memorial: blue_plaque
Openplaques Id: 4864
Lat/Long: 51.4839478/-0.2901585
Arthur Hughes
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Arthur Hughes (1832-1915) Pre-Raphaelite Painter lived and died here
Memorial: blue_plaque
Openplaques Id: 558
Subject Wikidata: Q434575
Lat/Long: 51.4838557/-0.2861666
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4777786/-0.2905183
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4780067/-0.2904452
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4779111/-0.2904779
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 5
Lat/Long: 51.4840034/-0.2926124
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Survey Date: 2021-04-11
Lat/Long: 51.4780756/-0.286563
Recycling
TRAID
Brand: TRAID
Brand Wikidata: Q109717195
Check Date: 2021-04-18
Operator: TRAID
Operator Wikidata: Q109717195
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Shoes: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 51.485277/-0.287667
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Water Source: main
Lat/Long: 51.4818726/-0.2828203
Bus Stop
Victoria Gate
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 1
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Smooth path to Victoria Gate. Land train has drop-down ramp on last coach.
Lat/Long: 51.4777659/-0.291217
Charging Station
Capacity: 1
Charge: 0.24 GBP/kWh
Fee: yes
Operator: Ubitricity
Operator Wikidata: Q113699692
Ref: suby1100000354
Socket Type2: 1
Socket Type2 Output: 5.5 kW
Lat/Long: 51.4800741/-0.2859737
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Within the Tesco Express by the checkout area.
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4770591/-0.2860565
Bicycle Rental
Bicycle Rental: dropoff_point
Small Electric Vehicle: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4832593/-0.2873523
Bicycle Rental
Bicycle Rental: dropoff_point
Small Electric Vehicle: designated
Lat/Long: 51.4774467/-0.2859278
Access: private
Addr Flats: 1-8
Entrance: main
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 51.4774978/-0.2903896
Access: private
Addr Flats: 9-16
Entrance: main
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 51.477678/-0.2902075
Access: private
Addr Flats: 17-24
Entrance: main
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 51.4776558/-0.2899666
Access: private
Addr Flats: 25-32
Entrance: main
Level: 0
Lat/Long: 51.4776189/-0.2897275
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Survey Date: 2022-04-09
Lat/Long: 51.4779688/-0.2934333
Crossing
Crossing: marked;uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: zebra
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4774328/-0.2867564
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4838525/-0.2881962
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4836716/-0.2881563
Bicycle Rental
Bicycle Rental: dropoff_point
Small Electric Vehicle: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4850367/-0.2901536
Out in the Fields
Artist Name: Arthur G. Atkinson
Artwork Type: statue
Start Date: 1929
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.4805878/-0.2892923
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG229688
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4833403/-0.2832379
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG231130
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4795588/-0.2845531
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG231128
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4805235/-0.2837874
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG229686
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4840655/-0.2846689
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG229689
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.4829999/-0.2826195
Ref GB Tflcid: RWG231134
Traffic Calming: hump
Lat/Long: 51.480284/-0.2855694
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4780029/-0.2905296
Bench
The Verdun Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.4787257/-0.2910883
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.4779562/-0.2905494
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.478042/-0.2905129
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.4853318/-0.2873838
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4798516/-0.2824592
Addr City: Kew
Addr Housenumber: 38
Addr Postcode: TW9 3BU
Addr Street: Gloucester Road
Lat/Long: 51.4822665/-0.2844952
Addr City: Kew
Addr Housenumber: 30
Addr Postcode: TW9 3BU
Addr Street: Gloucester Road
Lat/Long: 51.4826023/-0.2848546
Addr City: Kew
Addr Housenumber: 28
Addr Postcode: TW9 3BU
Addr Street: Gloucester Road
Lat/Long: 51.4826545/-0.2849391
Addr City: Kew
Addr Housenumber: 16
Addr Postcode: TW9 3BU
Addr Street: Gloucester Road
Lat/Long: 51.4829547/-0.2854353
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Memorial: bench
Lat/Long: 51.4772294/-0.2914254
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4772504/-0.2913481
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.4777626/-0.2907297
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Direction: 60
Lit: no
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.4805545/-0.2895413
Historic: sewer_vent
Man Made: ventilation_shaft
Wikidata: Q26318495
Lat/Long: 51.4842907/-0.2906756
Guardian Lion
Artwork Type: statue
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.4788975/-0.2911914
Guardian Lion
Artwork Type: statue
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.4789292/-0.2910462
Seven Slate Towers
Artist Name: Daniel Harvey
Artwork Type: sculpture
Start Date: 1995
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.4826035/-0.2910221
Bowl and Kerb
Artist Name: John Marriott Blashfield
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.4836152/-0.2937678
Addr Flats: 1-3
Addr Housename: Synergy House
Addr Street: Lindley Place
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4777136/-0.2855741
Addr Housename: Yeoman's Keep
Addr Street: Gloucester Road
Addr Unit: 44-50
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4816099/-0.2835666
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: Kent Road
Building: house
Building Material: brick
Lat/Long: 51.4820117/-0.2842606
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Street: Kent Road
Building: house
Building Material: brick
Lat/Long: 51.4819306/-0.2843282
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