Kew Gardens is home to the world’s most diverse collection of living plants; 132 hectares of landscape which is exceptionally beautiful in any season.

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

An outing for all seasons

In winter the Palm House welcomes you into the warmth of the rainforest, the Princess of Wales Conservatory invites you to explore ten of the world’s climatic zones and the Waterlily House shows off its amazing, giant lily pads.

Image above: Spring borders, photograph Jennifer Griffiths

In spring and summer you can enjoy the long vistas of snowdrops and crocus lawns and the brightly coloured herbaceous borders, the Great Broad Walk Borders. In autumn where better to appreciate the changing colours than from the 59ft (18m) high Treetop Walkway?

Treetop walkway at Kew – Mando Mendolicchio

Image above: Treetop walkway, photograph Mando Mendolicchio

Kew Gardens is also the site of Kew Palace, the former summer residence of King George III and it is a global resource for plant and fungal knowledge. With its unique combination of extensive collections, databases, scientific expertise and global partnerships, it is a leading international scientific and conservation centre.

See kew.org for seasonal attractions such as the Orchid Festival, the annual summer music concerts Kew The Music, children’s holiday activities, a whole range of walks, talks, art and sculpture exhibitions and the annual finale, Christmas At Kew.

Kew Gardens – Mando Mendolicchio

(C) Mando Mendolicchio

Image above: Bridge over the lake at Kew Gardens, photograph Mando Mendolicchio; The Palm House Pond, photograph Mando Mendolicchio