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Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
This 300-acre botanical garden and plant research center is recognized throughout the world for its grand diversity of plants. It is the world’s greatest botanical garden and seed bank. Easily accessible from the Kew Gardens tube station, this World Heritage Site offers a full-day of discovery.
Leaving the Palm House continue walking straight, turning right, and then continuing left, following the signs to the Princess of Wales Conservatory.
The Conservatory opened in 1987 and is home to ten different habitats from desert to tropical pools. Enjoy the world-class collection of orchids and explore cacti, ferns, and tropical water lilies that grow up to six feet in a week.
To the right you will find the Davies Alpine House surrounded by the Rock Garden.
The Alpine House was designed to mirror the dry, cool, and windy conditions of an alpine habitat. The hardy alpine plants include a selection of showstoppers!
Continue walking up to, and exploring the looping path around the Duke’s Garden.
Exit where you entered and turn right to reach The Orangery where you may enjoy a light meal and refreshments daily from 10 am to 5 pm. The Orangery will close early at 4pm on 19 October and 3.30pm on 20 October 2023. It will be closed entirely on 16 January 2024.
Continue left on Princess Walk where Kew Palace can be seen to your right. The former royal residence dates back to 1631. King George III, his wife Charlotte, and family resided here in the early 1800s.
Turn right at Syon Vista, walk along the lake, and turn right to cross the bridge. Continue straight ahead to the Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway. Enjoy a different view of the garden from 59 feet above!
Once done viewing the garden from above, walk over to the final garden destination, The Temperate House.
Designed by Decimus Burton in 1860, the 180-meter-long iron and glass hothouse was completed in 1899.
Exit down Cherry Walk to the Victoria Gate entrance and the tube.
More to Explore
Visit – Opening hours, booking tickets, and general information.
Food & Beverage – Options at the garden.
On the Web
A Wonderful Day Trip – If you are looking for a perfect getaway from London, Kew Gardens is a great choice!
Instagram – Photos and images of the gardens on the popular social media website.
Kew Gardens – Things to do.
Kew Gardens for Kids – Fun facts for younger folks.
Step Outside Kew Gardens – Explore the grounds of London’s world famous botanic gardens
UNESCO – The Royal Botanic Gardens at the World Heritage Convention.
Top Facts About Kew Gardens – Discover more about this historical botanical landmark!
Waterlily Gardens – A trip to the Waterlily Gardens with Review This Reviews.
Wikipedia – The botanic gardens according to the Internet encyclopedia.
Celebrate!
Houseplant Appreciation Day – January 10 marks National Houseplant Appreciation Day, when we can appreciate the greenery and life of our houseplants during the deep of winter.
National Garden Month – National Gardening Week was observed yearly in April until 2002 when the entire month of April was dedicated to “all things gardening”.
Learn About Composting Day – May 29 is National Learn About Composting Day! We all want to do our part to conserve natural resources and reduce our carbon footprint.
National Rose Month – National Rose Month is celebrated each year in the month of June. It’s the ideal month to celebrate them as they’re in full bloom during this season.
Walk in the Park Day – Celebrate a walk in the park on March 30 and every day with these virtual walks and resources for Take A Walk in the Park Day!
St. James London – Join me on an arts and culture tour featuring art galleries and fine men’s fashion.
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