Oaklore
A family adventure awaits among the trees this summer.
Dates and times
26 July to 31 August 2025
10am to 5pm*
*29 July: 10.30am to 5pm
7 August: 10am to 4pm
27 August: sensory-adapted sessions 3.30pm to 5pm (reduced capacity)
Location
Prices
Included with entry to the Gardens
Discover the magic of the mighty oak tree in this interactive and playful experience.
This summer, a playful and anarchic group of forest guardians, the Oak-Keepers, have arrived in Kew Gardens. They’re on a mission: to protect the oak trees and the many creatures that call them home. But they need your help!
At Oaklore, kids and adults alike will become Oaktivists, vital protectors of the oak, through a fun, hands-on journey that blends storytelling, adventure, creativity, and environmental action.
Join Oaklore by Wild Rumpus for a summer of family fun, imagination, discovery, and collective wonder.
How to have a treemendous experience at Oaklore
The Oaklore adventure runs every 30 minutes at The Welcome, located near the Rhododendron Dell. Grab a map and guide or ask a member of staff for more details.
Get directions to The Welcome on Google Maps
From The Welcome, choose from four Oakposts where you can play, meet curious characters, battle lightning with mighty acorns and parade joyfully in a self-guided quest. As you explore, you’ll live out exciting stories, create family memories, and connect with nature.
Weekends and weekdays between 11am and 2pm are likely to be very busy. Visit outside those times for a quieter experience. The last performance of the Welcome will be at 4.30pm.
The experience is open to all ages.
Accessibility
A full visual story for this performance will be available soon.
We will be running sensory adapted sessions on Wednesday 27 August from 3.30pm to 5pm with a reduced capacity, to coincide with the Children’s Garden Quiet Sessions.
We will be running British Sign Language interpreted sessions on Tuesday 26 August at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm.
