Kew Gardens stretches across 326 acres of groomed gardens and offers a fascinating insight into the natural world through its enormous collection of plants and botanical art. Today it is home to the largest and most diverse collection of living plants and fungi anywhere in the world.
There’s more than 250 years of royal history to be discovered at Kew Gardens too, with highlights including Queen Charlotte’s Cottage, the Great Pagoda and of course Kew Palace. If you want to brush up your culture, why not visit Kew's two remarkable art galleries, The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art and the Marianne North Gallery.
The two cafés and two restaurants located around the grounds of Kew Gardens are available for refreshments as you explore and the two gift shops are ideal to find that perfect souvenir.
Children's Garden
Children can explore a new garden specially designed for them! Within a natural setting the size of 40 tennis courts, the garden allows children to experience and explore all things that plants need to grow; earth, air, sun and water. Children can also take a stroll along the 4m high canopy walk wrapped around a 200-year-old oak in the heart of the Children's Garden.
Chihuly: Reflections on nature
In the most biodiverse place in the world, you will see Chihuly's dazzling glass sculptures transform Kew Gardens into a contemporary outdoor gallery space! Unique art installations can be found across the grounds during your visit.
Temperate House
The largest of Kew's glasshouses; the Temperate House took nearly 40 years to build, with it's final completion in 1899. It has recently undergone a five-year restoration and has been recently re-opened to the public.