Children’s activities at Kew Gardens this Easter

Image: Spring at Kew; Photograph by Ines Stuart-Davidson, courtesy of RBG Kew

CBeebies superhero ‘Supertato’ visits Kew Gardens

The CBeebies superhero ‘Supertato’ will be at Kew Gardens this Easter, with his nemesis Evil Pea and other vegetable friends.

The TV character which has inspired a whole range of spins offs: games and puzzles, songs, quizzes, and even his own radio show, will be live, in the flesh, encouraging young children to take part in a range of hands-on activities in several interactive zones in the historic botanic gardens.

They will be there from Friday 5 to Monday 21 April, price included in the general admission, with free entry for those under the age of four. £1 entry to Kew Gardens for recipients of Universal Credit and Pension credit.

The characters are the creations of best-selling children’s authors Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, who together have written 13 Supertato books, aimed at children aged two and over, along with Supertato themed sticker books and other stories about Norman the slug, Barry the fish, Keith the cat and No-Bot the Robot.

The first book in the Supertato series has now sold over 800,000 copies.

The activities at Kew Gardens this Easter include dressing up, a sports zone, music, dancing, ‘silly games’ and a carnival. There is an educational element in the Veggie Fact Trail, Supertato books and products at Kew’s gift shops, and even Supertato inspired food available.

Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet said:

“We can’t think of a more exciting and magical place for Supertato and the Veggies to find themselves than Kew Gardens. The team have worked so hard to make a fun day out for Supertato fans and those who’ve never even met the spud. We can’t wait to visit!’ ”

Image: Spring at Kew; Photograph by Sebastian Kettley, courtesy of RBG Kew

What else is on at Kew Gardens this spring?

‘The Sounds of Blossom’ is returning for a second year. In collaboration with the Royal College of Music, immerse yourself in in brand new compositions arranged by music students and commissioned to celebrate the spectacular spring blossom.

There is also a new exhibition called ‘The Power of Trees’, exploring ‘the enduring beauty of trees across art and culture’, which opens at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art on Saturday 12 April, and is included in the price of entry to Kew Gardens.

It features an installation by Finnish visual artist Eija-Liisa Ahtila and the world premiere of 20 newly commissioned botanical artworks by The Bedgebury Pinetum Florilegium Society.

Image: Palm House Parterre; Photograph by Ines Stuart-Davidson, courtesy of RBG Kew

Tickets

For tickets, please visit: visit-kew-gardens/tickets

£1 ticket offer available to recipients of Universal Credit, Pension Credit and other legacy benefits, as well as asylum applicants with a valid ARC card. Additional £1 entry available for up to 4 additional guests.

£10 ticket available to a young person or student (16 to 29) when purchased online

Family tickets starting from £29 available during peak season (1 February to 31 October)

Kids under 4 go free to Kew

Visit the website to find the best value offer.

Image: Spring at Kew; Photograph by Ines Stuart-Davidson, courtesy of RBG Kew

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