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In line with government advice, Christmas at Kew and Glow Wild has been cancelled for the duration of the running programme. Ticket holders will have been contacted via email with their options. 

Both Kew Gardens and Wakehurst are open in the daytime (although some of our buildings are closed). Book a time slot to Kew Gardens or Wakehurst before you visit.

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Go behind the scenes to get the latest in our cutting-edge science and uncover the fascinating world of plants and fungi.

  • Pile of sweet potatoes on sale in a shop

    4 January 2020

    Sticking to its roots: taking action to save the sweet potato’s name

    Dr Ana Rita Simões

  • Two people walking along the woodland walkway at Kew in Winter

    21 December 2020

    7 nature resolutions for 2021

    Ellen McHale

  • Strange purple puffy plant

    18 December 2020

    Striking seasonal wonders of the Lesser Sundas

    Dr Liam Trethowan, Laura V S Jennings, Helen Chadburn

  • Brussel sprouts

    17 December 2020

    Things you didn't know about Christmas food

    Ellen McHale

  • Small orange flower of orchid from New Guinea

    17 December 2020

    Top 10 species new to science in 2020

    Dr Martin Cheek, Heather McLeod

  • Lanterns of mushrooms that are red with white spots

    14 December 2020

    The hidden heroes inspiring Glow Wild

    Grace Brewer

  • Deep pink cherry blossom

    11 December 2020

    How plants help us celebrate

    Grace Brewer

  • Mistletoe

    9 December 2020

    Surprising facts about mistletoe

    Ellen McHale

  • Wreath making Play

    4 December 2020

    Watch: How to make a Christmas wreath

    Grace Brewer, Ellen McHale

  • Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in snow

    4 December 2020

    Winter wildlife in your garden

    Katie Avis-Riordan

  • Holly berries

    3 December 2020

    Best things to do at Kew this winter

    Ellen McHale

  • Benna plateau surrounded by fog

    3 December 2020

    Launch of the Tropical Important Plant Areas Explorer

    Kew Science News

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