Barnes Area Guide
A locals' guide to Barnes
Where do Barnes locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
mortlake,
east sheen,
chiswick,
putney,
roehampton,
barons court,
hammersmith,
turnham green,
north sheen,
and gunnersbury
Did you know?
"After Marc Bolan's tragic death in 1977, the site of his fatal car crash became a shrine for fans around the world."
Barnes Common is the perfect place for picnics or lazy, sunny evenings.
Rupert Dickinson
My favourite view of Barnes! You're in London but it reminds me of living by the sea....
Christopher Sellwood
Between Lonsdale Road and the River Thames, Leg o' Mutton Reservoir is a secluded, quiet, hidden gem in Barnes!
Rupert Dickinson
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What locals say about Barnes
“Barnes is a wonderful area to live in. It is very close to the Thames, has great rail links to the city, and some of the most charming pubs you will find anywhere. It is close to the A3 and the M4. Barnes pond is very picturesque. There are a number of coffee shops, restaurants, and stores meaning a weekend in Barnes is time well spent.”
Roger
Activities near Barnes
Fibonacci String Quartet
Luna De Mol: violin Krytof Kohout: violin Elliot Kempton: viola Findlay Spence: cello Programme: Haydn String Quartet in B flat, Op.76 No.4 (Sunrise) Janáek String Quartet No.2 (Intimate Letters) Smetana String Quartet No.1 in E minor (From My Life) As the only ensemble to ever win both First and Audience prizes at the Premio Paolo Borciani International String Quartet Competition in Italy, the Fibonacci Quartet are one of Europe's leading young string quartets. Originally formed at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, the Fibonaccis are a Resident Ensemble at the Escuela Superior de Musica Reina Sofia in Madrid with Günter Pichler and at the Dutch String Quartet Academy in Amsterdam. Following public finals at Wigmore Hall, the Fibonaccis were selected as Young Classical Artist Trust (YCAT) artists in 2024. During the 2024/25 season the Fibonaccis will perform extensively throughout Europe,, including concerts in the UK, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain and France. They will undertake residencies with ProQuartet in Paris and Britten Pears Arts in Aldeburgh, as well teaching and performing at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff in their position as Resident Quartet. The Quartet are prolific prize winners and have received numerous awards including First Prize in the Royal Overseas League Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the Cavatina Chamber Music Competition, The RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award, First Prize in the International Triomphe de lArt Competition in Belgium, The Kirckman Society Award, Audience Prize at the Schiermonnikoog Festival and Special Prizes of the Shostakovich Association in Paris and Peermusic in Hamburg. Additionally, the Quartet regularly give radio and television broadcasts including on Dutch National Television, Dutch Concert Radio, BBC Radio 3 and RAI tv, Italy. They were honoured to work closely with Kaija Saariaho on a new recording of Terra Memoria made at the Barbican as part of the BBC Total Immersion series. The Fibonacci Quartet are generously supported by the Escuela Reina Sofía, the Hattori Foundation, the Cosman Keller Trust, The Frost Trust and Fondation Biermans-Lapôtre in Paris.Read more
Queer Ecology Walk
21 June In celebration of Pride month we are delighted to offer Queer Ecology walks with Connor. Did you know that scientists often struggle to find male woodlice, that male trees can turn female, or that many species of bird have been recorded partnering up into same-sex couples? ‘Queer Ecology’ aims to challenge what we think of as being ‘natural’ or ‘unnatural’ and celebrates diversity in all life. Join ecologist Connor Butler on a guided nature walk to explore the diverse and unusual lifecycles found in the plants and animals right outside your doorstep. You’ll learn how to identify birds, insects, and plants, and gain a new fascination with the natural world. This gentle walk around the wetland invites all curious minds interested in seeing nature from a new perspective. Please bring a drink and a snack, and wear weather-appropriate clothing. Connor is a Queer ecologist with a decade of experience connecting people with the natural world. He has spent the past year studying dung beetles in London's parks and encourages everyone to take time to appreciate the smallest details in nature. Instagram @connor_the_ecologist Website: www.connorbutler.co.uk Meeting Point: Courtyard PagodaRead more
Smart Phone Photography Workshop
Learn how to get the best out of your smartphone camera. Join Jet as she guides you through how to get stunning, creative images, with just the camera in your pocket. You will cover composition, light, macro (macro lenses will be provided), and generally looking at the world a bit differently. At the end, you will be doing some editing using one of the best - free - editing apps around. No prior experience is required, and it is suitable for any make and model of smartphone. Bio Jeanette (or Jet as she is known), is the founder of Jet Black Squares, a company dedicated to making photography accessible to everyone, not just those with a ‘big’ camera. Coming from a teaching background in the East End of London (many years ago), and then retraining as a professional photographer, she ran her corporate and commercial photography business, for 14 years. Around 7 years ago, she combined her love of teaching and photography and started running smartphone photography workshops - and now doesn’t even own a ‘big’ camera any more. Jet Black Squares has now grown and has locations all over the UK, Ireland and France, all running smartphone photography and videography workshops for anyone who owns a smartphone. Jet lives in Hertfordshire, and can be seen whizzing around the streets on Basil, her wonderful Vespa scooter.Read more
Into the Melting Pot
Spain 1492: a Jewish woman, forced to leave her home, tunes into a community of Christian, Muslim and Jewish women. Their stories echo down to the people of all faiths affected by politics and war today, soundtracked by their plaintive Sephardic songs and lively Spanish mediaeval music, performed live by The Telling. Award-winning music and theatre company, The Telling (What the Dickens?, Creating Carmen) presents Into the Melting Pot, a concertplay (where music and theatre collide) by Clare Norburn and BAFTA-nominated BBC director, Nicholas Renton Patrons Ticket £18.70 Members £19.80 General Admission £22.00 Run Time 1hr 20 (Incl. Interval) Age Guidance 14+Read more
Katya Balen
Suitable for Years 5 & 6 Join Katya Balen, the Carnegie Medal winning author of October, October, for an interactive storytelling adventure whether it be rafting trips through rocky seas, exploring and forging dens on a small deserted island, or rescuing a family of puffins from a night-time storm. In this event, Katya shares her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books and how you can build an exciting story from the everyday world around you. www.katyabalen.com [https://www.katyabalen.com/] Duration:One hour Booklist: Ghostlines October, October Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go to www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [https://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/]Read more
Caryl Hart
Suitable for Reception Years 1 & 2 Come and join award winning bestselling author Caryl Hart for this fun-filled prehistoric adventure to Meet the Dinosaurs! Get ready to meet all the friendly (and not so friendly!) dinosaurs from the huge Brontosaurus and amazing Diplodocus to the speedy Velociraptor. Talk to the scary T-Rex! Join her for this fact-packed read and sing along event with lots of chances to join in! www.carylhart.com [https://carylhart.com/] Duration: One hour Booklist:Meet the Dinosaurs Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go to www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [https://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/]Read more
Friday Froglets
This month, come and join our forest school-inspired Friday Froglets sessions with your children. Play in nature, learn new songs and share stories, make nature crafts and finish with quiet time around a fire! Fun for children and adults alike. Location: Meet at the courtyard Time: 10:15 am (Duration 1 hour) If you have any additional requirements please email [email protected] and we will try our best to support youRead more
About Barnes
Barnes is a riverside London suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is located around 5.8 miles (9.3 km) west south-west of Charing Cross in a loop of the River Thames, with Hammersmith Bridge at the north end. Barnes has a number of 18th and 19th century buildings of exceptional quality, and is often noted for its historic village area centred on the pond, forming the Barnes Village conservation area.
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