Events at Kew
and Wakehurst Place
Rhizotron & Xstrata Treetop Walkway
Opened 24 May 2008
Climb high into the tree canopy and explore underground at the new Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway. You can also discover the sights, sounds and inner workings of trees at our Year of the Tree festival, this summer with activities throughout the Gardens.
Half-term activities for children, 25 Oct – 2 Nov
Join in free activities at Climbers and Creepers, follow our Year of the Tree trail or hop aboard on a Halloween explorer tour!
Tree Identification Tours
Every Saturday
Weekly tour with one of Kew's Volunteer Guides to learn to identify common trees.
Garden Photographer of Year
This international photographic exhibition opened at Kew on 24 May, near the Pavilion Restaurant and Pagoda.
China Landscape at the British Museum
3 May - 27 October 2008
China Landscape is a unique partnership between the British Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Kew's NEW Shirley Sherwood Gallery
This new gallery of Botanical Art opened on 19 April and is the first gallery in the world dedicated to botanical art.
Christmas at Kew
Kew is the perfect place to enjoy a winter's walk, visit Father Christmas or enjoy Ice Skating in a majestic setting in front of the Temperate House.
2009 - Happy Birthday Kew!
Next year is a very special year for Kew, and a year long programme of events and activities will celebrate this milestone.
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