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Kew, World Heritage Site
On 3 July 2003 the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew was officially inscribed on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
What is a World Heritage Site?
World Heritage Sites have been identified by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as being of international importance for the conservation of cultural and natural heritage.
There are currently 851such sites in the world, including the Great Wall of China, the Pyramids at Giza and the Grand Canyon. The UK, together with its overseas territories, has 27 World Heritage Sites including the Tower of London, Stonehenge and Edinburgh Old and New Town.
Kew History & Heritage
Our History & Heritage website allows you to take a journey through time, meet the people who shaped the gardens, explore the fascinating places, and discover some of Kew's heritage plants.
Management Plan
The Site Management Plan is a document that describes Kew's World Heritage Site and explains its importance, showing how it will be maintained and cared for. It is currently being updated, and will soon be replaced with a revised version.
The Plan can be viewed and downloaded here: