Community Open Week: Sunday 26 May 2024

Join us for an exciting line-up of community activities at Kew Gardens.

Little girl looks upward through magnifying glass

The event is open to community groups new to Kew Gardens and existing Community Access Scheme members.

You’ll be free to explore the Gardens independently and take part in scheduled Community Open Week activities.

All Community Open Week activities are subject to availability.

There is no pre-booking required for any activities on this day. 

Storytelling

10.30am to 11.15am and 11.45am to 12.30pm

Suitable for families.

No flowers, no bees, no blueberries. Join us for a fun session exploring the stories behind some of our favourite foods and the important role played by our pollinator friends.

Plant science

Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm

Suitable for all ages.

Take part in some fun games and activities to learn about the incredible world of plants, developed by Kew Science students.

Roots of Connection: Kew community art project

Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm 

Suitable for all ages. 

Help create a giant community artwork which will grow before your very eyes! Led by artist Maraid Mcewan, join in this participatory activity to explore networks, nature and creativity.

Roots of Connection: Kew community art project

Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm 

Suitable for all ages. 

Help create a giant community artwork which will grow before your very eyes! Led by artist Maraid Mcewan, join in this participatory activity to explore networks, nature and creativity.

Self-guided resources

Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm 

Suitable for all ages.

Explore the Gardens and get creative with a range of self-guided activities and resources, including scavenger hunts, art packs and more. 

Shared problems, shared solutions

Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm 

Suitable for all ages.

We can't solve the climate crisis without disability access. We can't end world hunger without gender equality. Explore how the challenges we face are interconnected and share the solutions that you would like to see.

Bioblitz

Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm

Suitable for all ages.

Learn about the wonderful world of pollinators and take part in Kew's world leading research through this interactive activity.

Nature memory mapping

Drop-in: 10.30am to 4pm

Suitable for all ages.

Share your experiences of nature and see how they connect with others through our community memory map!

Sounds of nature

Drop-in: 11am to 1pm 

Suitable for all ages. 

Feel the energy of nature through live and interactive musical performances that will get your feet moving.

Lino printing plants

Drop-in: 1pm to 4pm

Suitable for all ages. 

Create a colourful lino print and learn about the clever ways in which nature thrives through supporting networks.

The Great Pagoda: A window to the wider world

Drop-in: 1pm to 4pm

Suitable for all ages.

Join Historic Royal Palaces in exploring the history of the Great Pagoda at Kew and the networks it inspired between British people and Chinese culture through storytelling and craft.

Closing event: Community special guest

2.30pm to 4pm 

Suitable for all ages.

What connects you to nature? In this session, you are the expert. Join the community to celebrate your voice with fellow special guests.