Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | Kew
Discover a world of science hiding behind our beautiful botanical collections filled with over 40,000 living plants
Wakehurst | Kew
Wander through the trees of Australasia into South America in one of our most atmospheric woodlands. Enjoy tasty food and delicious treats at our cafés and restaurants. Browse our fantastic range of gifts, plants, books and homeware. We have extraordinary living collections of rare and important plants from across the globe.
Tickets and prices | Kew
1 adult and 2 children: £20.50 (£23 with donation) At the gate. Weekday. 2 adults and 1 child: £28 (£31 with donation) 2 adults and 2 children: £32.50 (£36 with donation) 1 adult and 2 children: £20.50 (£23 with donation) Weekends and bank holidays. …
Visit Kew | Kew
Find out more about tickets and prices. Opening times. Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm) Directions. Only 30 mins from Central London. Our four gates can be accessed by rail, bus or river. Parking is limited. Become a member. Enjoy unlimited entry, special discounts, and exclusive access to events, behind-the-scenes tours and expert talks.
Ginkgo biloba: The tree that outlived the dinosaurs | Kew
May 5, 2020 · The Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species in the world. It's the sole survivor of an ancient group of trees that date back to before dinosaurs roamed the Earth – creatures that lived between 245 and 66 million years ago. It’s so ancient, the species is known as a ' living fossil '. Fossils of Ginkgo leaves have been ...
Getting here - Kew
By train. Kew Bridge station is 800m from Elizabeth Gate, via Kew Bridge. South West Trains run services from Waterloo, via Vauxhall and Clapham Junction. There is no level access at Kew Bridge. Richmond station has lift and level access. Take 65 bus (in the direction of Ealing Broadway) to Lion or Victoria Gate.
Roses - Rosa | Plants - Kew
Rose water (a by-product from rose oil production) is a popular ingredient in facial mists and toners. Red roses are one of the most iconic symbols of love. According to ancient Greek mythology, roses were created by Aphrodite, the Goddess of love. In ancient Rome, newlywed couples were crowned with roses.
About us - Kew
About us. Our mission at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst is to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth. Earth is the only planet in the universe that we know for certain supports life. Yet that life is in crisis. The unprecedented rate of degradation means we are living through an age ...
History of Kew
1759: Princess Augusta, mother of King George III, founds a nine-acre botanic garden within the pleasure grounds at Kew.; 1762: William Chambers builds the Great Pagoda.; 1768: Joseph Banks sends seeds to Kew whilst on Captain Cook's voyage to South Seas, and becomes Kew's first unofficial director on his return.; 1772: Francis Masson, Kew's first plant collector, goes to South Africa and ...
What's on - Kew
Oct 26, 2024 · Frame basket making workshop. 14 November 2024. Christmas at Kew 2024. Find out more and book tickets. Make the most out of your visit with our huge range of events and activities.