Kew Gardens sits on the banks of the Thames in Richmond, London, and was recently voted the UK’s favourite garden to visit, seeing off stiff competition from RHS Wisley, Wrest Park and Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh to take the top spot. It also boats the status of being London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site with wide Floral Diversity.
The botanical gardens are world-renowned and are home to over 50,000 living plants which can be discovered in a variety of environments from the famous Arboretum to the Alpine rock garden.
Kew Garden’s would make a fabulous trip this summer – although thr gardens are open all year, and equally stunning in any season.
If that hasn’t got you persuaded, here are a few more reasons to visit Kew Gardens:
- Discover the world’s largest collection of living plants at this UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the impressive exterior of Kew Palace, King George III’s private retreat from Easter to late September
- Explore the Gardens’ breath-taking glasshouses, from the recently restored Temperate House to the tropical rainforests of the Palm House
- Experience the drama of life inside a real beehive in the mesmerizing, immersive installation, The Hive.
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