Kew Gardens

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Temperate House

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Fri Nov 30 2012

Kew Gardens is a magnificent World Heritage Site covering 300 acres with over 30,000 species of plants. The Evolution House contains a permanent exhibition telling the story of the development of plant life. A few of the specimens are represented by models but Kew is able to represent many examples of primitive plants from its own living collections. Families with younger children will get a kick out of the human-scale badger sett, the fish in the Marine Display aquarium downstairs in the Palm House and the Climbers and Creepers indoor play area for accompanied three to nine year olds (sessions, bookable on arrival, last 20 mins). The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art is a new, permanent gallery. The Xstrata Treetop Walkway is one of Kew's most impressive attractions: 18m up in the air and 200m long, it provides a fresh perspective on the sweet chestnuts, limes, deciduous oaks and other trees of Capability Brown's woodland. The Treehouse Towers outdoor play area for three to 11 year olds offers rope bridges, giant swings, zip wires and slides geared towards teaching children about trees.

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Address:
Kew Gardens Kew Rd
Richmond
TW9 3AB

Phone:
020 8332 5655
Website:
www.kew.org
Opening hours:
Gardens: 9.30am-5.30pm daily; Mar 31-Aug 26 until 6.30pm Mon-Fri (until 7.30pm Sat, Sun, bank hols); until 4.15pm in winter; Glasshouses and Galleries close 30 mins earlier. Last entry 30 mins before closing
Transport:
Tube: Kew Gardens; Rail: Kew Bridge
Price:
£16, £14, concs, children (under 17) free; (Mar 28-Sep 29 2013: includes entry to Kew Palace)
Map
1. Kew Gardens
  - Kew Rd
    Richmond
    TW9 3AB
  - 020 8332 5655
  - www.kew.org
  - 51.483651,-0.289724

Categories:
Attractions and museums. Sightseeing. Natural history and wildlife. Music. Classical & Opera. Art. Books and poetry. Things to do
Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Café. Restaurant. Accessible facilities. Wheelchair access
Occasions:
Mood. Escapism. Relaxing. Nature and wildlife. Take your parents

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mik riva About 11 days ago
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A good place to spend the day. The gardens are so big that I didn't manage to see all, since I arrived there after lunch time, but I loved every moment. From the cafés to the diferent kinds of gardens and the shop it was really lovely. Probably a little bit pricy since we were 2 adults and the ticket doesn't include anything else (not the ride on the little train for e.g.), but I enjoyed every moment.

Claudia Baptista Sun Apr 14
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you didn't go to the right playground, there's another in the woods.

Bunty Sat Nov 26 2011
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we were at kew today with 2 kids under 4 - it's not great family for money, they don't allow scooters (annoying the 3 year olds.... making long walks longer for adults) and the description above of the playground makes it sound far fancier than it is - it's just a usual set of slides and swings, nothing more than in a normal london local park. Short walk from overland station, for those wondering.

olivia Sat Aug 7 2010
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Adults £13.50, Concessions £11.50, Children FREE come on guys its called google............

Angela Fri Jul 23 2010
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When you put up the entry prices also include disabled entry arrangements and prices, time to walk from Kew Bridge Station would alsobe welcome

Michael Mon Jul 12 2010
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13,5L

mtica Fri Jul 9 2010
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Please give entrance prices!

brenda mole Thu Jul 8 2010
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