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Discover a world of science hiding behind our beautiful botanical collections filled with over 40,000 living plants
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Only 30 mins from Central London. Our four gates can be accessed by rail, bus or river. Parking is limited. We have a few dos and don'ts in place to keep everyone happy. Please also check our planned closures before your visit to avoid disappointment. Look …
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tickets and prices | Kew
If you can, adding a voluntary donation to top up your ticket is an easy way to support Kew's vital science and conservation work. If you are a UK taxpayer and add a donation of at least 10%, we can claim Gift Aid on the whole amount you pay ...
Opening and closing times - Kew
Nov 12, 2024 · Kew Gardens opening times 2024/25 12 November 2024 to 5 January 2025. Daily, 10am to 3.15pm (last entry 2.30pm) Closed 24 December (open for Christmas at Kew only) and 25 December 2024
Kew's Top 10 New Species of 2024
Dec 19, 2024 · 3) The 'black souled' Aphelandra from Colombia – Aphelandra almanegra Named after its distinct black heartwood, this new species of deciduous shrub is in the same genus as the widely cultivated zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) of Brazilian forests.Aphelandra almanegra, however, hails from the dry forests of north-west Colombia.. With its spectacular pink flowers and spikes of up to 110 ...
Top 10 plant and fungal species named new to science in 2024
Dec 19, 2024 · Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and their partners reveal their pick of the top 10 plants and fungi named new to science in 2024.. From marzipan-scented lianas to an entirely new genus and family of plants, the annual list is a reminder of the many unknowns waiting to be discovered, as well as a call to action inspiring a new generation to take an interest in plant and fungal ...
Felicity Aylieff’s Expressions in Blue: from tallest to smallest
Nov 15, 2024 · Renowned ceramic artist Felicity Aylieff brings her incredible pottery works to the Shirley Sherwood Gallery at Kew Gardens in the major new exhibition, Expressions in Blue. Created in close collaboration with the artisans and craftspeople of Jingdezhen, China, there are over new 40 works on display, from colossal obelisks to pint-sized caddies.
Art and Architecture trail - Kew
Explore the history of Kew through its buildings and sculptures. Discover Kew’s Georgian roots in the follies and royal buildings, explore the changing styles of glasshouse architecture from the Victorian era to the modern day, step into Kew’s gallery spaces to experience the wonder of the natural world through the lens of botanical art, and find the sculptures and statues that hide ...
Rare and Extinct - Kew
Oct 19, 2024 · Step inside the Temperate House for an exhibition exploring Kew’s unique collection of rare and threatened plants. These special specimens are not usually found on display, instead they reside behind the scenes, within our remarkable Tropical Nursery.