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We are very lucky to have Kew Gardens on our doorstep – have you been? Are you making the most of it? I lived in Richmond for 5 years before moving to East Sheen and I’m ashamed to say that during that time I only went to Kew Gardens once! Since moving to Sheen and having my daughter, I have become a member and find myself there at least once a week! I was there today and despite the rather uninspiring weather Kew was looking beautiful with the yellow, orange and reds in the trees.

There is plenty to do there… as well as simply walking around the gardens and visiting the glasshouses, there are lots of cafes where you can get a hot, hearty meal or simply a cup of tea of coffee. If you have children the White Peaks Café is great – as well as the food and drink they offer there is also a microwave where you can warm up your baby’s bottle of food! A little thing, but one that makes a difference to a great many parents and carers. Next door to White Peaks, there is Climbers and Creepers a perfect place for your child to wear themselves out whilst having lots of fun and perhaps even learning something new as well!

They also have galleries in the grounds and are currently showing the International Garden Photographer of the Year. The competition is currently receiving entries (until the end of January) – to enter visit: www.igpoty.com

And best of all – starting on the 29^th November the Ice Rink re-opens at Kew Gardens, so you really make the most of the winter weather. They have a huge 1000 square metre ice rink with a capacity for 250 people outside the Temperate House. It is open from 10am-10pm everyday except Christmas Day, until 4^th January.

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They also have galleries in the grounds and are currently showing the International Garden Photographer of the Year. The competition is currently receiving entries (until the end of January) – to enter visit: www.igpoty.com

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