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Enjoy the seasons and explore glasshouses, landscapes and 250 years of history at the world's most famous garden. Climb to the treetops, delve into rainforest or discover more on a guided tour. Find out what's coming up soon.

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Please note  

Highlights from the Kingdom of Plants 3D programmes filmed at Kew over the course of a year will be previewing at the White Peaks cafe over the weekend of 26 and 27 May. Don’t miss footage from the mini-series filmed with David Attenborough.

Please note that the Orangery Restaurant will close at 4pm on Friday 25 May and Saturday 26 May.

Please also note that from 29 May to 31 May the Main Gate on Kew Green will be closed  as part of a major refurbishment.

The Xstrata Treetop Walkway lift is in service and available for disabled and mobility impaired visitors. Visitors are encouraged to use the stairs where possible ensuring the lift remains available to those that need it most. Children’s pushchairs are not permitted on the walkway.

The Gardens close at 6.30pm on weekdays and at 7.30pm at weekends and Bank Holidays.

The Badger Sett is closed until July for essential maintenance.

Please note that the Palm House will be closing early at 2.00pm each Tuesday afternoon until further notice. 
 

 

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David Nash at Kew

Exhibition opens June 2012

Come and see David Nash at Kew: A Natural Gallery. The exhibition includes sculptures, installations, drawings and film throughout the Gardens, glasshouses and exhibition spaces.

Kew the Music

3 - 8 July 2012

Enjoy great music at Kew the Music this summer at our series of outdoor concerts. Artists include Status Quo, Will Young, James Morrison and more...

Kew the Movies

6-8 September 2012

Take your pick from a range of classic films on a huge open-air screen with the UK’s most exciting pop up cinema at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst.

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