A Stroll Around Kew

When you think of London, one main image comes to mind: central London, the tourist hotspots like Big Ben, Covent Gardents, The London Eye, the Thames etc. Then there's the streets and shops, teeming with people; the cramped tubes and that feeling of exhilaration being in a huge city full of life. It is easy to forget that there are parts of London that are so different, one of these being Kew.

A mere 5 minutes walk from Kew Gardens itself, this little town is adorable, quaint and any blogger's dream. It's incredibly quiet, with shops and houses lining the streets. There is a hairdressers, a butchers, flower shops and of course, a Tesco's and a Starbucks. I honestly felt like I had been transported away into the 1950s, with the only sign of life and reminder of actually being in London was the train station with the tube sign at the end of the street. I had a stroll through a little market section, which was amazing. There was even a little old bike (pictured above) with a faded seat and a little wheelbarrow selling vegetables, which again you wouldn't imagine seeing in many places nowadays. 

I barely knew this gem of a place even existed, I cannot recommend coming here enough. Sometimes, we all need to take a moment away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and take some time to breath. Where better than here?

The address is: Kew Village Market, Station Parade, Kew, Richmond TW9 3PZ

Hope you enjoyed a slightly different post this week!Katy x