Community Open Week: Sunday 26 May 2024
Join us for an exciting line-up of community activities at Kew Gardens.
This date is now at full capacity and tickets are no longer available. We encourage you to register and join us from Wednesday 22 May to Friday 24 May 2024 if you are able.
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.
From 8.30am to 10am, the Children’s Garden will be closed to the public for a quiet session, where we will be offering gentle sensory activities for children who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. If you would like to attend, please pre-book free tickets.
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.
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.
'Please note that this activity requires the use of the free downloadable app iNaturalist. Please feel free to download the app onto your mobile device ahead of time, or use our free wifi to download it on the day.
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.