Here’s a great video from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is in Richmond on the outskirts of London, and is one of the most amazing gardens in the world. It has an extraordinary diversity of plants, over 14,000 trees and it is all set within a vast and beautiful landscape layered with history and heritage.
There is always something new happening at Kew Gardens; new festivals, new events, new displays to see and enjoy.
The Top 10 Attractions at Kew Gardens featured here are:
Kew’s Old Lions
These old trees include the ginko (or maiden hair) tree which is one of Kew’s oldest, dating back to 1762 when it was planted by Princess Augusta and Prince Frederick. Find out more about The Old Lions here.
Kew Palace
A rich history spanning nearly 400 years, Kew Palace is also where that the original botanic gardens at Kew began.
The Great Pagoda
Built in 1762 for Princess Augusta, the Great Pagoda was restored and reopened to the public in 2018. Don’t miss out on a rare opportunity to climb to the top and enjoy incredible views across London.
The Waterlily House
Designed and built in 1852 by Richard Turner, the star of the Waterlily House is undoubtedly the Victoria cruziana, the leaves of which can grow to 1 metre across. They also have the smallest waterlily in the world, which no longer exists in the wild—saved from extinction!
The Marianne North gallery
Showcasing more than 800 paintings of plants and flowers. The Marianne North Gallery houses an amazing collection of 19th century botanical art, a great place to visit both for lovers of art and curious minds. Marianne North travelled the world on her own, recording tropical and exotic plants (and animals) that captivated her.
The Arboretum
A living library of trees, every tree is a page, every tree has a story – a wealth of information and knowledge. There are over 11,000 trees rooted here, representing more than 2,000 species.
The Princess of Wales Conservatory
With ten different climatic zones this is the most complex glasshouse at Kew. You can feel the changing environments from the desert to the rain forest. Find out more here.
The Davies Alpine House
Where spectacular alpine flowers grow.
The Davies Alpine House is home to a wide range of bright purple campanulas, bold pink dianthus, small ferns, fragrant lavenders, thymes, tulips and verbascums, along with other unique species.
The Treetop Walkway
At 18m high, you can walk 100m through the tops of the canopies along The Treetop Walkway, experiencing the smells and sounds, and getting a bird’s eye view right across the Gardens.
The Palm House
One of the world’s most extraordinary glasshouse structures, it was built in the 1840’s and constructed in a way that meant no supporting columns were needed. It is an amazing and iconic building, both in its design and in the plants that grow inside it. Check out The Palm House here.
After exploring the vibrant Davies Alpine House and taking a stroll on the Treetop Walkway, make sure to visit the iconic Palm House at Kew Gardens. Be transported to different worlds, from alpine flowers to the lush rainforest canopies, all in one spectacular place. Discover more about the wonders awaiting you at Kew Gardens and let nature inspire you. It’s definitely something we love to do, to learn and inspire new ideas, and for a great day out!
