12 April 2019

In pictures: The Tower of Colour

Join us for exciting activities this Easter holiday. Get creative and discover why light is so important for plants to survive.

By Ellen McHale and Meg Boldison

The Tower of Colour structure at Kew Gardens

Head down to the Tower of Colour to take part in a range of fun activities this Easter. Here's a map to help you find your way. 

Discover why light is so important for plants to survive and thrive. 

A sign explaining how light is reflected
Learn all about light at our Easter activities, Meg Boldison/RBG Kew
Demonstrations showing how light helps plants grow
Demonstrations about light and how it helps plants grow, Easter at Kew, Meg Boldison/RBG Kew

Decorate ornaments with UV pens and learn all about light and the colour spectrum.

Decorating ornaments
Decorating ornaments, Easter at Kew, Meg Boldison/RBG Kew

Get your hands dirty and plant your own seeds to take home. 

Easter at Kew
Planting activity, Easter at Kew, Meg Boldison/RBG Kew
Plant pots
Planting seeds in our Easter activities tent at Kew Gardens, Meg Boldison/RBG Kew