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2-3 hours
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
2-3 hours
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these magnificent London gardens, glasshouses and galleries are a living exhibit as well as an important historical legacy.
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What you'll do
Admire the exotic plants in the Palm House and Temperate House and visit The Hive in the beautiful surroundings of Kew Gardens
When you purchase Kew Gardens tickets, you're not accessing any ordinary park; you're stepping into the Royal Botanic Gardens in London- a global leader in plant diversity and historical significance. The grounds are filled with unique features such as the Palm House, a verdant, climate-controlled glasshouse, and the Great Pagoda, offering panoramic views of London.
Seasonal events, educational exhibits like the bee-inspired hive structure, and engaging tours on the Kew Explorer road train create an experience that far exceeds a typical visit to a green space.
What sets Kew Gardens apart from other botanical offerings in London is its wide-ranging appeal. This isn't just for the botanically inclined. With amenities like the Treetop Walkway, elevating visitors 59 feet above the ground, and children's log trails, Kew engages all ages and interests.
Kew Gardens offers a unique experience that combines history and science. The Kew Palace adds a historical element while the garden's research facilities and botanical library show its commitment to education. There are also workshops and yoga sessions available, making it a truly diverse and interesting attraction.
Kew Gardens highlights
Great Broad Walk
Tour the Great Broad Walk’s colourful borders in the heart of Kew.
Children's Garden
Children can jump, climb, and swing their way through the new Children’s Garden equipped with trampolines, climbing frames, and a four-meter high walkway as they discover all the things that plants need to grow.
Mediterranean Garden
Explore the incredible plant diversity in the Mediterranean Garden and King William’s Temple.
Bamboo Garden
See the Bamboo Garden with its tall grasses and the Minka House, a traditional Japanese farmhouse
Facts
Kew Gardens formed a dedicated Police force in 1845, consisting of 17 constables and one vehicle, making it one of the smallest police forces in Britain.
Kew Gardens is home to the smallest Grade I Palace in Britain, Kew Palace, which reopened in 2006 after a year-long restoration.
In 1985 Sir David Attenborough buried a time capsule in the foundation of the Princess of Wales Conservatory. It contains the seeds of essential food crops and several endangered species. It is scheduled to be opened in 2085, when many of the containing plants may be rare or extinct.
What's included
Discover Kew Gardens’ botanical collection of over 50,000 living plants across 300 acres of land.
Enjoy seasonal exhibits, from botanical paintings to contemporary art.
Take part in guided tours and interactive workshops.
Where you'll be
Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, Richmond, GBHow to get there
Kew Gardens
Standard opening hours
Closings & holidays
24 and 25 December.
Please visit the attraction website for the most up-to-date list of planned closures.
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