Autumn Nights at Kew

22 - 26 October 2005

This year, as the evenings draw in, there will be no pumpkin display. Instead Kew Gardens will open its doors after dark, to give visitors the unique opportunity to see the 24 Chihuly installations illuminated at night.

This is a unique part of the Gardens of Glass: Chihuly at Kew exhibition. If you have witnessed these installations in the day or are yet to experience them, these evening sessions will take your breath away.

A lit walking route, will guide visitors around the gardens and inside the iconic glasshouses*, home to a majority of the Chihuly installations. On your journey across the Gardens you'll see The Sun shine in the Princess of Wales Conservatory and the Palm House Towers lit up like flames.

*the Temperate House and Princess of Wales Conservatory will be open.

To entertain the family there will also be glass blowing demonstrations, fire-eaters and jugglers.

You can also delve deeper into the world of Chihuly and visit one of the indoor exhibitions, which give more information about his work and previous exhibitions. Alternatively, you'll be able take home a vivid memory of this once in a lifetime exhibition; inspirational mementos range from original studio glass, to prints, videos and books.

Dates

These nights run from Saturday 22 - Wednesday 26 October 2005 inclusive and Gates will be open 6pm - 9pm. Last entry at 8pm.

Tickets

Tickets will be available on the night, or you can avoid the queues and book in advance by visiting www.ticketmaster.co.uk or by calling 0870 150 5415 (booking fee applies).

Tickets are on sale with Ticketmaster until the day before the event. There will be tickets on sale at Victoria Gate on the night.

Adults £10

Concessions £7
(inc Friends of Kew, season ticket holders and corporate members)

Children (u17): FREE

Groups of 10+: £2 discount off each standard ticket price.
These tickets can only be purchased via Ticketmaster in advance.

Reciprocal members and Friends’ guest passes are not valid on these nights.

If you have any more questions please call 020 8332 5655.

Tickets are on sale with Ticketmaster until the day before the event. There will be tickets on sale at Victoria Gate on the night.

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Please note

Entry will be by Victoria Gate only.

The Ferry Lane car park will not be open during the evenings, but there is parking available around parts of Kew Green and along Kew Road.

The Coffee Shop at Victoria Gate will be open during the evening, serving hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and cakes.

The glasshouses, catering outlet, and White Peaks will close at 8.45pm.

There are no refunds available on advance tickets.

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