Friends' events at Kew Gardens

As a Friend of Kew you can enjoy members-only events, such as our popular Garden Open Evenings each Summer. Friends also receive discounts on many of Kew's Adult Education courses as well as have the opportunity to meet the staff, see behind the scenes and preview exhibitions.

Many of our ticketed events help with raising much needed funds for Kew's work, such as conservation and the gardens.

Become a Friend of Kew - why should I join?

Friends' event - Garden Open Mornings

Sun 02 June - Sun 07 July 2013, 8.30am

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Gardens before opening hours

Friends' event - Garden Open Mornings

Sun 02 June - Sun 07 July 2013, 8.30am

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Gardens before opening hours

Friends' event - Garden open evenings

Thu 06 June - Thu 04 July 2013, 6.30-9.30pm, excluding 13 June

Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Kew Gardens this summer.

Free daily guided tours at Wakehurst

Wed 12 June 2013 - Mon 07 March 2016, 11.30am, 2.00pm

Daily tours allow visitors to see plants of seasonal interest and learn about some of the fascinating history of the estate.

Free woodland walks at Wakehurst

Thu 13 June 2013 - Thu 02 January 2014, 2pm

These afternoon walks on the second and fourth Thursday of each month take over two hours and take in the entire woodland collections, as well as the ornamental areas of Wakehurst.

Photo of Dr Paul Smith, Head of Kew's Seed Conservation Department

Talk - Kew and food security in the 21st century

Thu 27 June 2013, 7pm

Come along to hear Head of Kew's Seed Conservation Department, Dr Paul Smith, explain how Kew is developing solutions to long-term global food security using the full range of the world's edible plants.