Hey Duggee’s autumn adventure comes to Kew

Published Thursday 8 October 2026

Plan a family trail at Kew, book an Osterley bat walk and find free portrait talks at Boston Manor House.

Dates For Your Diary

Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November

Hey Duggee brings an autumn trail to Kew

Families can follow a new Squirrel Club adventure between Victoria Gate and the Palm House, with outdoor games and seasonal activities. The trail runs 10am–4pm until 24 October and 10am–3pm after the clocks change; see the dedicated Hey Duggee trail page. It is included with garden entry.

Sunday 18 October, 10am–2pm

Classics and supercars return to the Riviera

Duke of London's rooftop car meet welcomes families, pedestrians and enthusiasts, with all ticket proceeds going to local charity Cocoon Care After Care. Pedestrian tickets cost £2, motorcycles £5 and display cars £10; book October Classics & Cake.

Monday 26 October, 10am–noon

Gunnersbury opens early for a quieter Halloween visit

This free relaxed session is for neurodivergent children and young people aged 5–25, those with additional needs, and their families. It includes object handling, games and the outdoor Creepy Creatures trail in a sensory-reduced museum, with a chill-out room available; book the relaxed session.

What's On

Friday 9 October

Look closer at the Clitherow portraits, 2pm and 3pm · free. Two free 20-minute talks explore the Clitherow family portraits inside Boston Manor House on Boston Manor Road. See the dedicated 2pm talk and 3pm talk pages.

Saturday 10 October

Listen for bats after dark at Osterley, 6.20–7.50pm · adults £10, children £5 · ages 6+. Use bat detectors on a ranger-led Osterley bat walk in Isleworth. Meet in the car park, bring a torch and wear sturdy shoes for uneven ground. Booking is essential and children must be accompanied.

Sunday 11 October

Explore Kew Gardens in British Sign Language, 11am–noon · free with garden entry included. A specially trained guide leads a British Sign Language tour for Deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors, meeting at Victoria Gate. The tour and garden admission are free. Register for the 11 October tour by emailing discovery@kew.org with your name, contact email and postcode.

Monday 12 October

Little Flamingos sing and play at Gunnersbury, 10.30–11.30am · £3 per child. Young children who can sit unaided can join rhymes, action songs and interactive stories before free play in the museum's small soft-play area. Adults go free and refreshments are included; book Little Flamingos.