What's in the Gardens

Get closer to nature and uncover the science behind our plants and glasshouses with this handy list of must-see features.

Attractions A - Z

  • Paintings from the Illustrations and Artefacts Collection

    Library and Archives

    Discover nearly 2,000 years of plant knowledge in one of the most extensive botanical libraries in the world.
  • Paintings on display in the Marianne North Gallery at Kew

    Marianne North Gallery

    Travel the world through the paintings of the extraordinary Marianne North – an unsung pioneer in botanical art.
  • King William's Temple in the Mediterranean Garden

    Mediterranean Garden and King William's Temple

    Visit our Mediterranean habitat and discover its incredible plant diversity.
  • Bug hotel in the Natural Area

    Natural Area 

    Weave your way into the wildness of Kew’s Natural Area, 37 acres of classic woodland.
  • Palm House

    Explore this remarkable indoor rainforest and discover tropical plants from some of the most threatened environments in the world.
  • View of species from the dry tropics in the Princess of Wales Conservatory

    Princess of Wales Conservatory

    Travel from the deserts to the tropics with a trip through this glassy wonderland.
  • Cherub statue in the Queen's Garden at Kew

    Queen’s Garden 

    Enjoy an elegant walk back in time in this 17th century idyll.
  • Rhododendron Dell

    Rhododendron Dell

    Enjoy the fragrances and rich textures of the magnificent rhododendron.
  • Alpine plants in the Rock Garden

    Rock Garden

    A dramatic valley carved through the landscape with wild-collected plants from six mountainous regions of the world.
  • Pink and white roses in the Rose Garden

    Rose Garden

    Wander through our stunning Rose Garden and inhale the scent of hundreds of roses.
  • Kew Palace, Historic Royal Palaces

    Royal Treasures

    Step back in time to explore the 17th century elegance of Kew Palace or the rustic charm of Queen Charlotte's Cottage.
  • Pandora Sellars, Laelia tenebrosa, Shirley Sherwood Collection

    Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art

    The world’s first public gallery dedicated to classic and contemporary botanical art.

What's on right now

Evenings | Family friendly | Food and drink

Christmas at Kew

Enter a botanical world filled with seasonal cheer...
Selected dates, 13 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
Included with entry | Exhibitions | Family friendly

Expressions in Blue

Monumental Porcelain by Felicity Aylieff
26 October 2024 to 23 March 2025
Included with entry

Rare and Extinct

A unique chance to see some of the world’s rarest plants
19 October 2024 to March 2025

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