Welcome to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

We want to live in a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved. Discover our science and visit our world-leading botanic gardens, Kew Gardens and Wakehurst.

Plan your visit to Kew Gardens

There is so much to see and do at Kew Gardens. Whether you are a first time visitor or a seasoned regular, find out how to get the most out of your visit.

Plan your visit to Wakehurst

Whether you are a regular visitor or planning your first visit to Wakehurst, find out how you can make the most of your day.

Seed of Ravenala madagascariensis (traveller’s palm); native to Madagascar (Photo: W. Stuppy)

Kew Science

Science has always been at the heart of Kew. Our research, partnerships and collections contribute to some of the most important issues facing our planet.

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Our members are at the forefront of supporting our vital science and conservation work, enjoying unlimited visits to Kew as well as a variety of membership benefits.

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By restoring the Temperate House, we're providing generations of visitors, horticulturists and scientists with an opportunity to discover more about the world’s rare and threatened plants.

Blogs

Read the latest updates from the Gardens, and find out about our science and conservation work in the UK and beyond.

Kew Science blog

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16th October 2017

Kew journeys into the wilds of Indonesia

Kew scientist and Head of the Identification and Naming Department, Tim Utteridge, describes a recent trip to Indonesia and work that Kew is doing with the country to record and protect its incredibly rich plant diversity.

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9th October 2017

Amor-phew-phallus

Kew Scientist Geoffrey Kite and Amorphophallus expert Wilbert Hetterscheid explain why they spent their evenings trying to capture the odours of some of the world's weirdest and smelliest 'flowers'.

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Artful Autumn: Why do leaves change colour in autumn?

A family activity where you'll discover the science behind why leaves change colour and fall from the trees during the colder months. Weekends 7-8 and 14-15 October and every day during half-term (21 to 29 October).

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