Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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Since the 18th century, these extensive gardens have been the spiritual home of botany in England, if not in Europe. From the cooling glades of the British Woodland Garden to the pulsating humidity of the exotic Palm House, the delicate beauty of the Rose Garden to the soothing tranquillity of the Waterlily House, at Kew you can witness over 40,000 plants embarking on a fascinating journey through their annual cycles - flowering and fruiting, growing and resting. Commonly known as Kew Gardens, this World Heritage Site and former royal residence (Kew Palace is located within the grounds) extends to over 300 acres and is home to thousands of rare and beautiful species - don't miss (as if you could) the Chilean Wine Palm, the world's tallest indoor plant. Immerse yourself in the tropical paradise thriving within the seven glasshouses, before journeying through the Japanese Gateway leading up to the elegant Oriental pagoda and its accompanying dry-stone landscape gardens representing peace, activity and harmony. Hidden deep in the woods, Queen Charlotte's Cottage is best viewed when flanked by a carpet of bluebells, while the stunning Syon Vista, offering an unrivalled aspect across the Thames to the Syon Estate, makes this possibly one of the most visited areas at Kew. As well as being an important centre for research and conservation (one in eight of the world's plant species are represented here), Kew hosts a series of seasonal special events, interactive displays and a unique area dedicated to children? You may have to pay to enter the grounds but the sheer scale and beauty of the place warrants it.Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens) events
Tropical Nursery Tour
event Running until Saturday 25th February 2012TIMES Saturday 18th February and Saturday 25th February 2012 at 1.30pm, 2pm and 2.30pm PRICING £5, + £13.90, concs £11.90, under 17s Free
Orchid Nursery Tour
event Running until Thursday 1st March 2012TIMES 14th Feb, 16th Feb, 21st Feb, 23rd Feb, 28th Feb and 1st Mar 2012 - Various Times PRICING £5, w/demonstration £15, + £13.90, concs £11.90, under 17s Free
A tour and a planting demonstration.
Kew Gardens Tropical ExtravaganzaKew Gardens Tropical ExtravaganzaKew Gardens are adding a splash of colour to the winter months with their Tropical Extravaganza. With a festival inspired by the forces of nature - fire, air, water and earth the Princess of Wales Conservatory will be transformed into an exotic landscape of plants and flowers with fiery reds, yellows and oranges and well as shimmering blues and sil15th February 2012Sunday 4th March 2012
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PRICING Adults £13.90, Concessions £11.90, Under 17 Free
Kew Gardens are adding a splash of colour to the winter months with their Tropical Extravaganza. With a festival inspired by the forces of nature - fire, air, water and earth the Princess of Wales Conservatory will be transformed into an exotic landscape of plants and flowers with fiery reds, yellows and oranges and well as shimmering blues and sil... More about this event
The Universe In The Landscape: Talk
event Wednesday 29th February 2012TIMES 7pm PRICING £5, mems £4
Charles Jencks discusses his landscape work.
Tropical Nursery Tour
event Saturday 3rd March 2012TIMES Saturday 3rd March 2012 at 1.30pm, 2pm and 2.30pm PRICING £5, + £13.90, concs £11.90, under 17s Free
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