Kew's scientists and international partners share their favourite species named as new to science in another big year for nature. In the past 12 months, our taxonomists and our collaborators around ...

Over 900 species rely on ash trees – bullfinches feed on the seeds, while the lichen on the bark provides nutrients to caterpillars. But they are under threat. Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) is ...

Returning for a third year, Halloween at Kew creeps back into the enchanting Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for 2026. As dusk falls, the Gardens transform into a thrilling, illuminated trail packed with ...

Theatre on Kew is delighted to once again partner with the Australian Shakespeare Company, who present exciting, accessible, contemporary productions of Shakespeare, children classics, musicals, and ...

Led by award-winning gardener and author, Christine Lavelle, this course will help you look at your garden to get the most out of your space. Topics covered will include landscape, plants, colour and ...

Richard Kernick has been in the bonsai game for more than thirty years. As the bonsai expert at Kew Gardens for the past decade, he's in charge of more than 80 bonsai trees, including some that are ...

When you think of fungi, the first image that pops into your head is probably a mushroom. But there’s so much more to fungi; it’s in the soil hidden beneath our feet, and even inside animals and ...

In the south of Indonesia lies a chain of small volcanic islands – the Lesser Sunda Islands. Stretching from Bali to Timor, to tourists they’re an untouched paradise. But beyond the clear blue waters ...

The Kew Explorer land train is a relaxed and gentle way to explore our Gardens and learn about our diverse living collection. Hop on one of our fully electric land trains and see some of the ...

Designed for visitors with a visual impairment, the tours give participants the opportunity to explore the Gardens through touch, smell, and audio description. Join us for a sensory guided walking ...

This Easter, join the Octonauts on an exciting outdoor mission at Kew Gardens. Some honeybees have lost their home, and it’s up to the Octonauts, our young visitors to help. Through a series of ...

We're always working to improve our UNESCO world heritage site, so occasionally we have to close some features. Please check before your visit to avoid disappointment. Our Gardens are open for you to ...