Highlights
Highlights
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Mark Frith: a legacy of ancient oaks
Mark Frith's breath-taking portraits highlight the architectural beauty of tree trunks, bark and branches in winter. 6 October 2018 to 17 March 2019.
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Shirley Sherwood Gallery talks and tours
We have a range of seasonal talks and tours from leading experts like Professor Stephen Kirby and Peter Gasson. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibitions. Until 6 December 2018.
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Tales from the temperate lands
Settle down for a story time session about plants from temperate lands. Every Sunday until 23 December.
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Meet the experts guided tour
Meet Kew's horticultural and science staff and find out about their work behind the scenes. November tours will focus on oaks. Every Tuesday at 11.30am.
Take a guided tour
Take a guided tour
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Kew Explorer land train
Enjoy a guided tour around the Gardens on the Kew Explorer land train and learn about Kew's flora and fauna, historic buildings and vital conservation work.
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Remembering Kew in Wartime
Take a guided walking tour to explore how the two World Wars affected Kew Gardens. Daily from 1 to 30 November 2018.
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Introduction to the Gardens
Explore Kew with an experienced guide who will give you an insight into our history and work, identify exotic plants in one of our glasshouses, then recommend what's looking good in the Gardens. Daily at 11am and 1.30pm.
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Sensory guided walking tours for visitors with sight loss and their carers
This sensory experience gives you the chance to touch and smell elements in the Gardens. Second Sunday of every other month (from February 2018) at 11.30am.
Coming soon
Coming soon
Tales and Trails
Wrap up warm and connect with nature. Uncover the secrets of Kew's winter woodlands with storytelling and outdoor theatre. 22 December 2018 to 6 January 2019.
Christmas at Kew
See the Gardens light up for an unforgettable after-dark festive trail of lights. 22 November 2018 to 5 January 2019.
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Shirley Sherwood Gallery talks and tours
We have a range of seasonal talks and tours from leading experts like Professor Stephen Kirby and Peter Gasson. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibitions. Until 6 December 2018.
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Christmas tree recycling
Recycle your Christmas tree to help us feed our plants. 26 December 2018 to 6 January 2019.
Take a short course
Take a short course
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Macro photography workshop
Learn the techniques for capturing detailed and exciting nature macro photos both in the studio and outside in the Gardens. Wednesday 17 April 2019.
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Pen and ink workshop
An opportunity to master a key skill in botanical illustration - line drawing in pen and ink. 23 to 24 March 2019.
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Watercolour workshop: spring bulbs
This course will explore how to look at the structure of spring plants and how to recreate them in watercolour using painting techniques.Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 January 2019.
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Botanical illustration for beginners
Join our entry level course to learn the basics of botanical illustration and pick up tips from a professional botanical artist. Monday 14 to Friday 18 January 2019.