Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Come to Kew and explore the world’s most famous botanic garden. Just 30 minutes from central London, Kew Gardens boasts breathtaking landscapes, iconic glasshouses, historic buildings and rare and beautiful plants. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Don’t miss out on seeing some of Kew’s most iconic plants. The magnificent Old Lions are the oldest trees with known dates in the Gardens. They date back to 1762, which makes them over 250 years old!
Take a Guided Tour
There is an extensive range of tours available, from free walking tours led by our knowledgeable volunteer guides to more bespoke options for groups. Or take our hugely popular Kew Explorer land train and hop on and off as you find out all about the Gardens.
Climb Kew's Iconic Pagoda
Don't miss out on a rare opportunity to climb the 253 steps for stunning panoramic views across London.
Explore with kids
At 300 acres Kew must be a contender for the UK’s biggest adventure playground! There are plenty of fun things for kids to do from sliding down the giant plant tunnels in our unique indoor play zone, Climbers and Creepers, to exploring the underground world of the human-sized badger sett and climbing the Treetop Walkway for a birds-eye view of Kew.
Learning programmes at Kew
Our learning programmes provide opportunities for people at all stages of education, from curriculum visits for school pupils to specialist training courses for professionals. Kew offers a wide range of talks and courses, whether you have a passion for plants and photography, would like to observe kingfishers in their natural habitat, or learn the basic techniques of botanical illustration.
Barefoot Walk
Slip off your shoes and wander along the Barefoot Walk to experience the many different textures that nature has to offer.
Queen's Garden
Situated at the rear of Kew Palace, the Queen’s Garden is designed in the style of a 17th century medicinal garden.
Grass Garden
Savour the relaxing sounds, textures and swaying movement of the 550 different species in the Grass Garden.
Visit Kew Palace and Queen Charlotte's Cottage