Kew
in Greater London of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.482 and -0.287 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 28' 53" and W -0° 17' 14"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:12 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:52 am and 8:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-20 08:25:34

Explore Kew

Kew in Greater London (England) is located in United Kingdom a little west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Kew is now 01:12 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Kew, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Northolt in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Tower of London in a distance of 16 mi (or 25 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 5 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ealing, Ealing Broadway, Hammersmith, Twickenham and Kingston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1029 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 48% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton London Syon Park

Address
1,2 mi
London Syon Park Middlesex
TW8 8JF London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kew Gardens BandB

Address
0,1 mi
8A Broomfield Road
TW9 3HR London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 22:00 - 8:00)
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn LONDON - BRENTFORD LOCK

Address
1,1 mi
Commerce Road
TW8 8GA LONDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Richmond Gate

Address
2,1 mi
158 Richmond Hill
TW10 6RP London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel London Brentford

Address
0,7 mi
Great West Road
TW80GP Brentford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Clayton Chiswick

Address
0,8 mi
Chiswick High Road 626
W4 5RY London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Richmond Hill

Address
2,1 mi
Richmond Hill 144-150
TW10 6RW Richmond
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DoubleTree by Hilton London - Ealing

Address
2,1 mi
2-8 Hanger Lane
W5 3HN London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Kings Head Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
High Street 214
W3 9NX London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


London Star Hotel

Address
2,0 mi
Steyne Road 51-53
W3 9NU London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Commonly known as Dom at Kew Bridge Eco Village | Simon on the Sofa

Published: January 12, 2011
Length: 10:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Simon on the Sofa

Commonly known as Dom at Kew Bridge Eco Village | Simon on the Sofa | freeman on the land ▷ Please Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToSimonontheSofa Watch the FULL documentary...


David Sheylar | Kew Bridge Eco Village | London UK

Published: October 06, 2012
Length: 19:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Simon on the Sofa

Watch the FULL documentary at http://simononthesofa.com/sofa-talks/kew-bridge-eco-village/ Simon captured this footage on a day visiting Kew Bridge Eco Village in West London in May 2010....


Simon on the Sofa with Gareth at Kew Bridge Eco Village

Published: January 16, 2011
Length: 16:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Simon on the Sofa

Watch the FULL documentary at http://simononthesofa.com/free-stuff/kew-bridge-eco-village/ Simon on the Sofa on Tour at Kew Bridge Eco Village in London.Speaking with Gareth Newnham who ...


Hastings DEMU 1001 Cabview Barnes - Acton Wells 26.03.11 Norfolk Navigator

Published: April 12, 2011
Length: 00:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrGettingtooold

Cabview from Hastings DEMU 1001 Power Car 60118 during the 'Norfolk Navigator' railtour from Hastings to Dereham. This section covers from Barnes to Acton Wells. Engine vibration still an issue...


One Of Each Train Passes At Kew Gardens Station (London)

Published: November 30, 2012
Length: 18:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: citytransportinfo

Trains passing at the station... London Transport / Underground District Line D78 stock trains in original unpainted 'livery' and corporate red/white/blue plus North London Line trains... 1990's...


The Royal Kitchens at Kew: an introduction

Published: January 24, 2012
Length: 31:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Historic Royal Palaces

An introduction to Historic Royal Palaces' £1.7 million project to open the George III's amazing Royal Kitchens at Kew Palace to the public. Opening 18 May 2012. Filmed in March 2011, before...


The Royal Kitchens at Kew: a building history

Published: January 24, 2012
Length: 39:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Historic Royal Palaces

An introduction to the building history of George III's amazing Royal Kitchens at Kew. Now the site of Historic Royal Palaces' £1.7 million project to open this Georgian time-capsule to the...


Kew Bridge Steam Museum Infernal Combustion Weekend: Rotative Engines

Published: September 12, 2010
Length: 22:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: harry4468

The rotative engines in steam at the Kew Bridge Steam Museum Infernal Combustion Weekend; 1863 Easton & Amos Rotative Beam Engine this engine came to Kew Bridge from the Cliftonville ...


The Royal Kitchens at Kew: a social history

Published: April 18, 2012
Length: 50:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Historic Royal Palaces

Meet Savage Bear, purveyor of herbs and roots ... An introduction to the social history of George III's amazing Royal Kitchens at Kew. Now the site of Historic Royal Palaces' £1.7 million...


Kew Bridge Pumping Station At Night

Published: October 29, 2013
Length: 23:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CopperhouseFilms

A short film showing the different character that Kew Bridge Steam Museum takes on at night. The footage was taken during a private function with mood lighting and the James Simpson engine...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Public Record Office

The Public Record Office (abbreviated as PRO, pronounced as three letters and referred to as the PRO) was the national archive service of the United Kingdom from 1838 until 2003, when it was merged with the Historical Manuscripts Commission to form The National Archives. In 2006 the new organisation also took over the Office of Public Sector Information.

Located at 51.4811, -0.2797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archives in London, The National Archives (United Kingdom)

Kew Bridge

Kew Bridge is a bridge in London over the River Thames. The present bridge, which was opened in 1903 by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, was designed by John Wolfe-Barry and Cuthbert A Brereton. The bridge was given Grade II listed structure protection in 1983.

Located at 51.4869, -0.2875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges across the River Thames, Bridges and tunnels in London, Bridges completed in 1903, Grade II listed buildings in London, Grade II listed bridges, Kew, Transport in Hounslow, Transport in Richmond upon Thames

Kew Palace

Kew Palace is a British royal palace in Kew Gardens on the banks of the Thames up river from London. There have been at least three palaces at Kew, and two have been known as Kew Palace; the first building may not have been known as Kew as no records survive other than the words of another courtier. One palace survives and is open to visitors. It is cared for by an independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces, which receives no funding from the Government or the Crown.

Located at 51.4839, -0.295 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Country houses in London, Grade I listed buildings in London, Grade I listed palaces, Historic house museums in London, History of Richmond upon Thames, Houses in Richmond upon Thames, Kew, Museums in Richmond upon Thames, Palaces in London, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Royal residences in London

Kew Bridge Steam Museum

Kew Bridge Steam Museum houses a museum of water supply and a collection of water pumping steam engines. The museum is an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage. It is situated in Brentford by Kew Bridge on the River Thames in west London, England.

Located at 51.489, -0.2904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterworks museums in England, Infrastructure completed in 1838, Towers completed in 1838, Water supply infrastructure, Museums established in 1975, Preserved beam engines, Preserved stationary steam engines, London water infrastructure, Heritage railways in England, Railway museums in England, 2ft gauge railways, European Route of Industrial Heritage Anchor Points, Museums on the River Thames, Buildings and structures on the River Thames, Buildings and structures in Hounslow, Steam museums in the United Kingdom, Museums in Hounslow, Cornish engines

Kew College

Kew College is a non-denominational mixed preparatory school in Richmond, Surrey, England. Contrary to the school name, Kew College is solely a primary school for children aged 3 to 11.

Located at 51.4807, -0.2847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Independent schools in Richmond upon Thames, Kew, Member schools of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools, Preparatory schools in London

A307 road

The A307 road is a 13.2 mile long link road that runs through SW London and NW Surrey, which is primary at the start but for the most part is now more local in character as a non-primary A-Road.

Located at 51.4827, -0.2869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in London, Roads in Surrey, Elmbridge

Q Theatre

The Q Theatre was a British theatre located near Kew Bridge in west London which operated between 1924 and 1958. It was built on the site of the former Kew Bridge Studios. The theatre, seating 490 in 25 rows with a central aisle, was opened in 1924 by Jack and Beatie de Leon, and was one of a number of small, committed, independent theatre companies which included the Hampstead Everyman, the Arts Theatre Club and the Gate Theatre Studio.

Located at 51.489, -0.2865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former theatres of London, Theatres completed in 1924, 1958 disestablishments

Oliver's Island

Oliver's Island is a small heavily wooded river island, or ait, in the River Thames in England. It is located in the London Borough of Hounslow on the Tideway near Kew, and is opposite Strand-on-the-Green in Chiswick. The island derives its name from a story that Oliver Cromwell once took refuge on it, but there is almost certainly no truth in this story.

Located at 51.485, -0.281111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Hounslow, Islands of the River Thames, Islands of London

Kew Pier

Kew Pier is a pier on the River Thames, in London, United Kingdom. It is situated close to Kew Gardens and Kew Bridge.

Located at 51.4866, -0.2865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kew, London River Services, Piers in London, Transport in Richmond upon Thames

Kew Bridge Ecovillage

Kew Bridge Ecovillage was an ecovillage and social centre on squatted land overlooking the River Thames at the north end of Kew Bridge in west London. Activists inspired by the land rights campaign group The Land is Ours occupied the long derelict site on 6 July 2009. The Royal Botanic Gardens, the world's largest collection of living plants and pioneer of horticultural preservation, face the ecovillage site on the opposite side of the river.

Located at 51.488, -0.288 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Social centres, DIY culture, Squats, Ecovillages, Populated places established in 2009, Geography of Hounslow, Shanty towns

St. Anne's Church, Kew

St Anne's Church, Kew is a parish church in Kew, London. The building, which dates from 1714, and is Grade II* listed, forms the central focus of Kew Green. There is a raised churchyard on three sides of the church. The French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro (1830 – 1903), who stayed in 1892 at 10 Kew Green, portrayed St Anne's in his painting Church at Kew (1892). http://www. wikipaintings. org/en/camille-pissarro/church-at-kew-1892

Located at 51.4838, -0.2879 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Anglican Diocese of Southwark, Church of England churches in London, Churches in Richmond upon Thames, Grade II* listed churches in London, Kew

Kew Cricket Club Ground

Kew Cricket Club Ground is a cricket ground in Kew, London. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1973, when Jamaica women played New Zealand women in the 1973 Women's Cricket World Cup. In local domestic cricket, the ground is the home venue of Kew Cricket Club.

Located at 51.4846, -0.28846 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in London

capture of the webcam Acton: Chiswick Roundabout (Northside)

Acton: Chiswick Roundabout (Northside), Acton (source)

capture of the webcam Acton: Kew Rd/Mortlake Rd

Acton: Kew Rd/Mortlake Rd, Acton (source)

capture of the webcam Acton: A205 Kew Rd/Kew Green

Acton: A205 Kew Rd/Kew Green, Acton (source)

capture of the webcam Acton: A205 Mortlake Rd/Bessant Drive

Acton: A205 Mortlake Rd/Bessant Drive, Acton (source)

capture of the webcam Acton: A4 Chiswick Roundabout

Acton: A4 Chiswick Roundabout, Acton (source)

capture of the webcam Acton: Kew Bridge Northside

Acton: Kew Bridge Northside, Acton (source)

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Kew, क्यू, キュー, 큐