This summer at Kew
This summer at Kew
Theatre on Kew
This summer join us for a fun-filled family theatre production of The Wind in the Willows and Dream Fairies: an adventure through Bubble Land, in the magical setting of Kew Gardens. Until 28 August.
Kew After Hours: The Hive
Join us after hours for exclusive bee-themed events in The Hive. Sip a cocktail, get a bee tattoo and try your hand at sketching live models. Over 18's only. From 16 August. #kewafterhours
Insect adventure camp
Get to know our native pollinators by taking part in lots of fun science and craft activities. Daily until 3 September.
Animation workshops: The Perfect Match
Help make a stop motion animation at Kew with professional film makers, Chocolate Films. Tuesdays to Sundays until 3 September.
View from a Giant Redwood
Experience a virtual reality climbing experience in this VR film, and get a 360-degree bird's eye view of the Gardens from the top of a giant redwood tree. Daily until 3 September. 13+ years only.
Foodie Fridays in the Kitchen Garden
Discover Kew's Kitchen Garden where there will be a number of activities for families taking place over the summer. Every Friday until 29 September.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
Kew the Movies
This summer Kew Gardens will be transformed into an outdoor cinema set against the backdrop of historic Kew Palace. Showing are classic films Ghostbusters, Pulp Fiction and Grease (sing-a-long). The open air screenings are 30 August, 6 and 7 September 2017. In collaboration with The Luna Cinema.
Sculpt at Kew
See more than 70 sculptures set within the unique landscapes of our Gardens. 18 September to 15 October.
Handmade at Kew
Enjoy inspirational arts and crafts at Handmade at Kew this autumn. 12 to 15 October 2017.
Christmas at Kew
There’s something for everyone in our magical after dark experience. Our one mile sparkling trail winds its way through the gardens, illuminating trees and buildings and boasting over one million twinkling lights. From 22 November to 1 January 2018.
Explore Kew with our guided tours
Explore Kew with our guided tours
Introduction to the Gardens
Gain an insight into Kew’s history, plants, science and seasonal highlights. Daily throughout the year.
Meet the experts guided tours
Go behind the scenes on this guided walk which features a different plant or fungus each month. You'll meet Kew's experts and gain an insight into the science and history of the plant and see where it grows in the Gardens. The featured plant for August is Salvia.
Fascinating Flowers walking tour
Join us on a guided walk to discover the fascinating ways flowers attract pollinators. Daily until 31 August.
Kew Explorer land train
Enjoy a tour around the Gardens on the Kew Explorer land train. Learn about Kew's flora and fauna, iconic buildings and vital conservation work. Daily throughout the year.
Meet our experts
Meet our experts
Foodie Fridays: Meet Kew's experts
Discover how our scientists' work with fruit and vegetables and how Kew can help feed the world's growing population.
Foodie Fridays: Meet Kew's Kitchen Gardeners
Discover the history of the Kew Kitchen Garden from one of our expert Kitchen Gardeners. Find out what's currently growing in the Garden and get tips on how to grow your own vegetables at home.
Meet Kew’s bee experts
A chance to meet some of our experts talking about Kew's work with bees, plants and pollination. Until 27 October (Fridays only, except 11 and 18 August).
The Hive: Fortnightly findings
Every fortnight we welcome special guests to The Hive to talk about bees and wild pollinators. Until 29 October (alternate Sundays).
Must-see art at Kew
Must-see art at Kew
British Artists in the Shirley Sherwood Collection
An exhibition of Dr Shirley Sherwood's collection of botanical art by British artists. Daily until 17 September.
Joseph Hooker: Putting plants in their place
To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of Victorian Britain's most important scientists, Joseph Hooker (1817–1911), Kew is holding an exhibition of a selection of his photographs, journals and paintings. Daily until 17 September.
Take a short course
Take a short course
Kew Certificate in Botanical Illustration
Gain an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of botanical illustration on this modular course leading to the Kew Certificate. The 2017/18 programme begins in September 2017.
Tai Chi
Come and join us for gentle exercise in the calm and peaceful surroundings of Kew Gardens. Tuesdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 September.
Watercolour workshop: gilded flowers
This watercolour workshop is about learning to make a botanical miniature with a gilded background of a plant or flower on watercolour paper. 16-17 September.
Mindfulness
Improve your well-being on this six-day mindfulness course at Kew Gardens. You'll develop your focus and clarity as well as your decision-making and listening skills. September to October.
Creative Writing
Are you an aspiring writer looking for inspiration? Find it in the Gardens at Kew on this one-day creative writing course with author Lynda Waterhouse. 12 October.
Botanical illustration for beginners
A short entry level course for people to find out the basics of botanical illustration and the skills and techniques required. 4-8 September.