Highlights
Highlights
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Climb the Great Pagoda
Venture up 253 steps to the top of the Great Pagoda and enjoy spectacular views across London. From 13 July - 30 September.
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Here Be Dragons
Follow the Dragon Trail and hunt for dragon sculptures around the Gardens. Marvel at our exhibition showcasing Blue Peter competition entries. 30 March to 30 September.
Temperate Tipples
Taste beer and wine from around the world at an evening event at the newly opened Temperate House this autumn. 12 and 13 October.
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Library, Art & Archives Display: The Great Pagoda and Chinese Art
A unique opportunity to see a fantastic model of the Pagoda as well as books by the architect Sir William Chambers, and botanical illustrations of Chinese plants. Until 31 August.
Take a guided tour
Take a guided tour
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Tours of the Kitchen Garden
Join us to discover the stories behind this historic garden, and find out more about the wide range of fruit and vegetables grown here. Every Friday at 12.30pm until 28 September.
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Tremendous Trees
Take a guided tour exploring Kew's extensive collection of trees from around the world. Daily until 31 October.
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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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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.
Coming soon
Coming soon
Siyanda, Protector of Plants
Come and meet enchanting Siyanda in the Temperate House this half-term. 20 to 28 October 2018.
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Handmade at Kew
We're bringing together over 150 of the most exciting international and UK-based contemporary designer-makers. Don't miss your chance to shop for unique textiles, jewellery, ceramics, glass, furniture and more. 4 - 7 October 2018.
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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Botanical Theatre: the art of Pandora Sellars (1936-2017)
Explore the colourful and exquisitely detailed plant portraits by one of the world’s most important botanical painters. 6 October 2018 to 17 March 2019.
Take a short course
Take a short course
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Photographing trees
This two-day course will show you how to produce stunning photographs of trees and the detail in bark and leaves. 24 to 25 October.
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Photo walk: plant patterns and designs
Get top tips from a celebrated nature photographer while immersing yourself in the beauty of the Gardens in this afternoon course. 20 September.