What's in the Gardens

Get closer to nature and uncover the science behind our plants and glasshouses with this handy list of must-see features.

Attractions A - Z

  • Flowers at the Agius Evolution Garden

    Agius Evolution Garden

    Immerse yourself in the science behind our stunning plant collection. Scroll down further to hear from our scientists.
  • Riverside walk in the Arboretum

    Arboretum

    Explore our vast collection of 14,000 trees, a unique living landscape shaped by the seasons.
  • Bamboo garden at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

    Bamboo Garden and Minka House

    Dip into a thicket of tall grasses to discover a traditional Japanese farmhouse nestled off the beaten track.
  • Purple pitcher plant

    Carnivorous Plants 

    Feed your fascination with a trip to meet our feisty carnivorous plants.
  • Child playing in the Children's Garden at Kew Gardens

    Children's Garden

    A fun, interactive space to climb, run, jump and explore everything that a plant needs to grow.
  • Davies Alpine House, RBG Kew

    Davies Alpine House 

    Venture into high-altitude territory and experience the cool, dry and windy conditions that allow alpine plants to flourish. 
  • Kew's kitchen garden

    Edible Science: Kew’s Kitchen Garden

    Read the latest Edible Science: Kew’s Kitchen Garden developments in blogs from our horticulture team.
  • Close-up of grasses in the Grass Garden at Kew

    Grass Garden

    Experience the lustrous beauty of grass in this ever-growing collection. 
  • Great Broad Walk Borders, RBG Kew

    Great Broad Walk Borders

    Feast your senses on these rich, colourful borders - a striking walkway into the heart of Kew.
  • Great Pagoda at Kew

    Great Pagoda

    Enjoy spectacular views across London from the heights of the Great Pagoda.
  • Japanese Landscape at Kew

    Japanese Landscape 

    Take a mindful moment in our tranquil Japanese gardens, a delicately manicured landscape designed to complement the Chokushi-Mon (Japanese Gateway).
  • Visitors walk over the Lake Crossing

    Lake and Crossing

    Curve your way across our Lake to admire the surrounding trees and wildlife.

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Family friendly | Wellbeing

Joe Wicks Festival at Kew

The ultimate feel-good festival of the summer.
7 July 2024
Included with entry | Exhibitions | Accessible

Marc Quinn: Light into Life

A major new art exhibition inspired by nature and science.
4 May to 29 September 2024
Evenings | Tours and talks

Wine walks

Enjoy the Gardens with a guided wine tasting at some of Kew's most beautiful locations.
19 June 2024

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