Our History and Heritage

History

Many famous and influential people have contributed their skills and expertise to the success of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew across the centuries, including:

• architects

• botanical illustrators

• botanists

• gardeners / curators

• garden designers

• directors

• horticultural advisers

• patrons / benefactors

Heritage

Find out more about the heritage of Kew and Wakehurst Place.