The story
Strand-on-the-Green was once a fishing village. Its riverside houses, many built in the eighteenth century, now look across to Kew. The painter Johann Zoffany lived in a house on the strand.
The path is known for its historic pubs, including the City Barge and the Bull's Head, and for flooding at high tides.
What to look for
- Eighteenth-century houses.
- Historic pubs.
- Views across to Kew.
- Zoffany House.
Why it's worth seeking out
Strand-on-the-Green is one of the few places in London where houses sit right on the river with only a narrow footpath in front of them. Front doors have flood boards, gardens run down to the water, and at high tide the river can lap over the path itself. The mix of Georgian houses, fishermen's cottages and old pubs gives a sense of what the Thames-side villages were like before the city swallowed them. It is especially pleasant on summer evenings, when the light falls across the water towards Kew.
Combine it with
Kew Gardens, Chiswick House and Hogarth's House are nearby.
Visiting tips
Check tide times, as the path can flood. Pubs can be busy on sunny weekends.
Getting there
Kew Bridge station is a short walk. With Mason & Green, we can drop you near Kew Bridge.
Frequently asked questions
Does Strand-on-the-Green flood?
Yes, at very high tides.
Who lived on Strand-on-the-Green?
The painter Johann Zoffany, among others.
Is it near Kew Gardens?
Yes. Kew is just across the river.