
Kew Gardens
Arboretum
Take a wander through our vast garden of trees - a living collection that reflects the changes of the seasons.
Explore our ArboretumThe Treetop Walkway will be partially open between 31 October 2023 to 7 January 2024. It will be fully closed between 8 to 12 January 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Towering 18 metres above the ground, the Treetop Walkway is a chance to get closer to Kew’s trees.
From its heights you can observe the complex ecosystem of the trees' uppermost branches, a world teeming with birds and insects, lichen and fungi.
At ground level, sculptures carved from tree trunks illustrate microscopic elements of trees to explain how they grow.
Whatever your vantage point, it’s a tree-lined path with a twist, offering a glimpse into the secret life of woods and forests.
Daily, 10am to 2pm (last entry 1.45pm)
Walk through the branches of sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa), beech (Fagus sylvatica), horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) and different oak (Quercus) species that border the walkway.
Made from over 400 tonnes of weathered steel, the walkway’s rusted columns are designed to blend in with the natural environment.
Its subtle design creates an elevated path that is at ease with its surroundings, a gentle invitation to connect with nature.
Kew Gardens
Take a wander through our vast garden of trees - a living collection that reflects the changes of the seasons.
Explore our ArboretumKew Gardens
Take a wander through the Gardens to experience the autumn magic of trees.
Kew's autumn treesKew Science
Hauke Koch and Phil Stevenson investigate the theories behind the mysterious mass deaths of bees on lime trees, and other effects of pollen and nectar chemicals on pollinators.
Do lime trees kill bees?