Decorative structures at Kew
Explore Kew's varied and fascinating statues, temples and follies.
Ice House
In the 18th century, ice houses were built in the grounds of most large households.
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Japanese Gateway
Chokushi-Mon (Gateway of the Imperial Messenger) is a four-fifths replica of the Gate of Nishi Hongan-ji (Western Temple of the Original Vow) in Kyoto, Japan.
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King William’s Temple and Mediterranean garden
King William’s Temple stands on a mound on Cherry Walk, in between the Palm House and Temperate House.
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Minka House and Bamboo Garden
The Japanese Minka house stands in the Bamboo Garden between the Lake and River Thames.
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Pagoda
The Pagoda was completed in 1762. The ten-storey octagonal structure is 163 ft high (nearly 50 m).
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Temple of Aeolus and Woodland Garden
Sir William Chambers designed and built the Temple of Aeolus in the 1760s.
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Temple of Arethusa
The Grade II-listed Temple of Arethusa was built in 1758 and is located near Victoria Gate.
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Temple of Bellona
This grade II Listed building was built by Sir William Chambers in 1760. It is named after Bellona, the Roman goddess of war.
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Temple of Imagination
The Temple of Imagination was originally created in 2006 to celebrate the restoration of Kew Palace, and is a collaborative project between Historic Royal Palaces, Kew Gardens, local community groups and artists.
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