Deep within Kew’s Herbarium lies a collection brimming with potential: the carpological collection. Home to more than 53,000 ...

For centuries, humans have shaped plants to meet our needs: sweeter fruits, larger harvests, greater resistance to pests. But ...

Designed for visitors with sight loss, this audio-described video takes you on a journey of touch, smell and sound. Our free sensory guided walking tours are designed for visitors with sight loss and ...

What do you think of when you think of a meadow? Probably an open field, full of grass and flowers gently blowing in the breeze. But there’s so much more than just their beauty. Meadows of all types ...

Back in 1994, field officer David Noble was exploring the Blue Mountains of eastern Australia when he came across a small group of trees of a species that had never been seen before – later named the ...

Forests are finely tuned to the rhythms of climate. We see these rhythms every year, as leaves fall in autumn and newly formed buds open in spring. Flowers bloom, and seeds are set on a seasonal ...

Step back in time to explore the 17th century elegance of Kew Palace or the rustic charm of Queen Charlotte's Cottage. Kew Palace is the oldest building within the Gardens, serving as the summer home ...

Surround yourself with colourful waterlilies, sprawling climbers, and an array of other colourful plants in this tropical corner of Kew. This small, square glasshouse was designed specifically to ...

Designed to complement Kew Palace, the Queen’s Garden is dedicated exclusively to the plants and architectural styles of the 17th century. Most of the plants seen here are from species grown in the ...

The Power of Trees invites visitors to explore the enduring beauty of trees across art and culture. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of works, from intricate botanical illustrations to a ...

On December 24, the last entry at Brentford Gate and Elizabeth Gate is 6.20pm, and the last entry at Victoria Gate at 7pm. Tickets for Christmas at Kew do not include entry to Kew Gardens during the ...