Members' events at Wakehurst Place

Membership allows you to enjoy year-round free access to Wakehurst Place and Kew Gardens and invitations to a host of exclusive events, such as our popular Garden Open Evenings each summer at Kew. Friends of Kew also receive discounts on many of Kew's Adult Education courses and have the opportunity to meet the staff, see behind the scenes and preview exhibitions. 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?

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Talk - Through the glass, conservation and horticulture in the Wakehurst nursery

Wed 22 February 2012, 2pm

Come and find out what goes on behind the scenes in the Plant Propagation and Conservation Unit at Wakehurst.


Detail of woven willow

Course - Living willow seats

Wed 07 March 2012

Join us for this one day course and learn how to use willow to create a delightful woven living seat with a canopy, or hood.


Willow

Course: Living Willow Seats

Thu 08 March 2012

On this one day course you'll be using willow to create a delightful woven living seat with a canopy/hood.


The Mansion at Wakehurst

Members' event - Wakehurst social

Wed 14 March 2012, 10.30am - 12pm

Meet fellow members for a coffee and go on a fascinating guided tour with one of Kew's experts.


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Course: Introduction to Coppicing

Tue 27 March 2012

Come and spend the day in a coppice camp in Pearcelands Wood, learning all about this important woodland skill, on this outdoor course.