History, horticulture, cruises and culture all on your doorstep
More information about ‘Open Chiswick’, including details of participating attractions and the event schedule, is available from www.openchiswick.net
July 27, 2009
Saturday 5th September |
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Additional Information |
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Great River Race |
Boats pass from around 1:10pm. Pier House open from 12:30pm. |
Chiswick Pier House
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FREE! Details available: www.chiswickpier.org.uk. There are plenty of food and entertainment options to pick from nearby including Pissarro’s restaurant (booking essential), a BBQ, a Fuller’s Bar and live music available on site. |
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8th Annual Great River Swim |
3:45pm |
Chiswick Pier House |
FREE to watch! www.chiswickpier.org.uk.
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Sunday 6th September |
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Chiswick Horticultural Society Autumn Show |
1:00pm |
Dukes Meadow Community Association Hall |
50 pence entry (children enter for free).Show opens at 1:00pm with prizes presented at 3:00pm. |
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Saturday 12th September |
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Mayor’s Thames Festival |
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Central London |
FREE! www.thamesfestival.org |
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Old Chiswick Heritage Walk |
2.30pm |
Meet at George and Devonshire pub, Burlington Lane. |
FREE! Guided history walk through old Chiswick. www.hounslow-heritage.org.uk |
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Sunday 13th September |
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Mayor’s Thames Festival |
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Central London |
FREE! www.thamesfestival.org |
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Take Me To The Fireworks! |
7:30pm – 11:30 (approx) |
Chiswick Pier |
£10.00 per person booking. All money will go to River Thames related charities. Return trip from Chiswick Pier to Central London to enjoy the Mayor’s Thames Festival fireworks. |
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Saturday 19th September |
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Open Chiswick & Open London weekend |
All day |
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FREE! Visit local attractions such as Chiswick House and Fullers Brewery. |
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Sunday 20th September |
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Open Chiswick & Open London weekend |
All day |
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FREE! Visit local attractions such as Chiswick House and Fullers Brewery. |
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Thames Explorer Trust foreshore exploration walk. |
12.00pm |
Meet at Kew Pier |
FREE! Discover the archaelogy and take part in river dipping at low tide with the Thames Explorer Trust. www.thames-explorer.org.uk. |
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St Nicholas’ Church & graveyard |
1 - 5.30pm |
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FREE! Free tours conducted around the church and graveyard, where there are 27 listed tombs and monuments, more than anywhere else in the UK. |
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Friday 25 th September |
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Chiswick Book Festival |
Further details to be confirmed |
Venues include St Michael & All Angels Church & Parish Hall, by Turnham Green tube station. |
Events will include a Saturday morning children's festival; author talks and panels; discussions (including book clubs and creative writing courses); competitions; a Festival party; and a Book Quiz Supper. Further details at www.chiswickbookfestival.org
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Saturday 26th September |
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Walk London Weekend |
Further details to be confirmed |
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FREE! Discover new corners of your neighbourhood. Fascinating walking events in the Chiswick area and Londonwide. |
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Chiswick Book Festival |
Further details to be confirmed |
Venues include St Michael & All Angels Church & Parish Hall, by Turnham Green tube station. |
Events will include a Saturday morning children's festival; author talks and panels; discussions (including book clubs and creative writing courses); competitions; a Festival party; and a Book Quiz Supper. Further details at www.chiswickbookfestival.org
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Sunday 27th September |
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Chiswick House Friend’s Dog Show |
10.30 am - 3.30pm. |
Held in the cricket pitch area of Chiswick House Gardens.
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FREE for visitors! A barbecue, licenced bar, hot drinks and ice cream available throughout the day. For more details visit www.chowgroup.co.uk or www.chfriends.org.uk.
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Chiswick Pier Trust boat trip and meal at Pissarro restaurant
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Boarding at Chiswick Pier from 6.30pm to embark at 6.45 and return at |
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Take a leisurely return cruise upstream to Kingston from Chiswick Pier. Why not enjoy a 3 course pre-cruise set meal at Pissarro at 5pm? A combined cruise / meal ticket is only £25.00. Cruise only tickets just £15, £12 for seniors and £10 for children under 12 |
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Chiswick Book Festival |
Further details to be confirmed |
Venues include St Michael & All Angels Church & Parish Hall, by Turnham Green tube station. |
Events will include a Saturday morning children's festival; author talks and panels; discussions (including book clubs and creative writing courses); competitions; a Festival party; and a Book Quiz Supper. Further details at www.chiswickbookfestival.org
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Walk London Weekend |
Further details to be confirmed |
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FREE! Discover new corners of your neighbourhood. Fascinating walking events in the Chiswick area and Londonwide. |
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