Welcome to Mediterranean Summer at Kew

Immerse yourself in the intoxicating world of the Mediterranean: its beautiful shores, its delicious foods, and its unique plants.

Try our Mediterranean podcast - discover how climate change is impacting all our lives, and uncover some secrets about plants from the Mediterranean region.

Stone Pine

The Mediterranean

From spectacular beaches to scented pine woodlands, the Mediterranean is home to a unique set of habitats.

Explore the climate and vegetation of the region

Lavender

Plant Profiles

The Mediterranean has provided a myriad of useful plants that give us staple foods, medicines and perfumes.

Discover more about these unique plants

Olives, chillies and onions

Get Involved

We want to tell you how wonderful the Mediterranean is, but this is where you get to take part and have your say.

Listen to the podcast and share your thoughts

Child smelling flower

About the Festival

The Mediterranean Summer festival took place at Kew in summer 2007