Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 12 and Version 11 of Kew Gardens Station

Version 12 Version 11
== Line 2 == == Line 2 ==
The eastbound and westbound platforms are connected by a bridge over the lines and by a subway.
The eastbound and westbound platforms are connected by a bridge over the lines.
== Line 7 ==
* Photo booth outside the barriers on the eastbound side.
== Line 9 == == Line 10 ==
* Ladies' and gents' toilets on the eastbound platform. Didn't check whether they were open/working. The Railway pub next to the station on the Westbound side is part of a community toilet scheme.
* Ladies' and gents' toilets on the eastbound platform. Didn't check whether they were open/working.
== Line 13 == == Line 14 ==
More stuff outside the main exit on the eastbound side: Starbucks, [[Nicolas, TW9 3PS|a branch of Nicolas]], Tesco Express, Barclays and Natwest cashpoints (one is directly outside the station, the other down the road a bit), an ironmonger, the [[Kew Bookshop]], [[Pether Butchers, TW9 3PZ|Pether Butchers]] (a traditional butcher's shop offering free-range meat), a bakers, a fishmongers and a pub called [[Railway, TW9 3PZ|The Railway]] (the pub actually has a view onto the eastbound platform, via large plate-glass windows).
More stuff outside the main exit on the eastbound side: Starbucks, [[Nicolas, TW9 3PS|a branch of Nicolas]], Tesco Express, Barclays and Natwest cashpoints (one is directly outside the station, the other down the road a bit), an ironmonger, the [[Kew Bookshop]], [[Pether Butchers, TW9 3PZ|Pether Butchers]] (a traditional butcher's shop offering free-range meat), and a pub called [[Railway, TW9 3PZ|The Railway]] (the pub actually has a view onto the eastbound platform, via large plate-glass windows).
== Line 20 == == Line 21 ==
<div class="last_verified">Facilities etc verified by [[Dominic]], October 2010.</div>
<div class="last_verified">Facilities etc verified by [[Kake]], January 2007.</div>
== Line 23 == == Line 24 ==
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edit_type='Minor tidying'
== Line 26 == == Line 27 ==
host='92.6.220.135'
host='161.74.11.24'
== Line 31 == == Line 32 ==
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Tube and London Overground station in zones 3 and 4, serving the North London Line and the Richmond branch of the District Line.

The eastbound and westbound platforms are connected by a bridge over the lines.

The most obvious reason for travelling to this station is to visit Kew Gardens.

Facilities

  • Photo booth outside the barriers on the eastbound side.
  • Newspaper/sandwiches/tea and coffee kiosk outside the barriers on the eastbound side.
  • Small espresso/cappuccino kiosk (Puccino's) on the eastbound platform. Not open in the late evening (8pm).
  • Ladies' and gents' toilets on the eastbound platform. Didn't check whether they were open/working.

There's a fish and chip shop just outside the exit from the westbound platform. Also a corner shop/off-license, and a Chinese takeaway (“Kew Gardens Chinese Takeaway”).

More stuff outside the main exit on the eastbound side: Starbucks, a branch of Nicolas, Tesco Express, Barclays and Natwest cashpoints (one is directly outside the station, the other down the road a bit), an ironmonger, the Kew Bookshop, Pether Butchers (a traditional butcher's shop offering free-range meat), and a pub called The Railway (the pub actually has a view onto the eastbound platform, via large plate-glass windows).

See also:

Facilities etc verified by Kake, January 2007.

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