Events at Kew
and Wakehurst Place

Rhizotron & Xstrata Treetop Walkway

From 24 May 2008

Climb high into the tree canopy and explore underground at the new Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway. You can also discover the sights, sounds and inner workings of trees at our Year of the Tree festival, this summer with activities throughout the Gardens.

Find out more about the Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway...

Tree Identification Tours

Every Saturday

Weekly tour with one of Kew's Volunteer Guides to learn to identify common trees.

Find out more about Kew's tree identification tours...

Garden Photographer of Year

This international photographic exhibition opened at Kew on 24 May, near the Pavilion Restaurant and Pagoda.

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Midnight Ramblers: Sleepovers at Kew

March - October 2008

Feed young children's imaginations by joining a 'Midnight Ramble' at Kew.

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Tropical Nursery Open Day

Sun 21 September

Go behind-the-scenes into Kew's largest glasshouse to explore the secrets of the Tropical Nursery.

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Kew Palace

21 Mar - 28 Sept

There is even more reason to visit this intimate family home of King George III, as kids go free this summer!

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China Landscape at the British Museum

3 May - 27 October 2008

China Landscape is a unique partnership between the British Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Find out more about Kew's China Landscape...

Kew's NEW Shirley Sherwood Gallery

This new gallery of Botanical Art opened on 19 April and is the first gallery in the world dedicated to botanical art.

Find out more about the Shirley Sherwood Gallery...

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