Spring at Kew 2013

Layers and layers of colour, spring 2013

Layers and layers of spring colour

Spring has arrived at Kew Gardens!

Kew has blossomed into a magnificent display of spring colour. Come along and experience the beauty and tranquillity of the gardens this spring, or be guided around the sea of bluebells on one of the free walking tours.


A unique view of spring

Watch over five million bulbs come into bloom at Kew Gardens this spring!

Visit Kew Gardens this season and witness the emergence of spring throughout the Gardens and in our glass houses. Take a guided tour of the best bulbs and blossoms, find out more about Kew's work with our Introduction to the Gardens tour and visit the Portraits of leaves and fungi exhibition, in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art.

* Native British Woodland guided walking tour

* Introduction to the Gardens walking tour


Spring flowers

Plan your visit to make sure you see the best of the bulbs.

Spring flowers

Enjoy daffodils, crocuses, bluebells, and more unusual plants such as the beautiful snake's head fritillary.

Kew Gardens mobile app

Make the most of your visit with Kew's official free mobile app. Get stunning photos of today's highlights, access to detailed plant profiles, image galleries tagged with the photos' locations and much more.

Get the Kew App for iPhone | Get the Kew App for Android

Seasonal gifts

Treat yourself this spring.

Photo of Kew's gardener's gift bucket

Become a Friend of Kew

Enjoy unlimited free entry to Kew Gardens all year-round, allowing you to experience the beauty of the Gardens anew each season. And all for less than 20p per day.

Become a Friend of Kew | Buy membership as a gift 

Books, prints and gardening accessories

Take a look at our unique range of gardening tools and accessories, browse the latest books from Kew publishing and thumb through our stunning range of prints for your home.

Browse our seasonal shop

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