Trails at Kew Gardens
From the perfect first date to seasonal family activities, get the most out of your visit to Kew with our tailored trails.
Themed trails
Experience the Gardens in a new way with our themed walking trails.
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Art and Architecture trail
Discover Kew’s follies and royal buildings, explore the changing styles of glasshouse architecture and find the sculptures that hide amongst the foliage.
Hidden histories photo trail
Take a journey into the past and experience the history of Kew Gardens brought to life through images.
Mindfulness and Wellbeing trail
This trail will lead you on a sensory journey through glasshouses, galleries, peaceful landscapes and some of the most remote parts of the Gardens.
First date trail
Stroll with your sweetheart through the steamy glasshouses and romantic landscapes of Kew.
Remarkable trees trail
Discover the stories behind some of the most spectacular and significant specimen trees in Kew Gardens.
Pollination trail
Step into the life of a bee and explore why pollination is important and how different plants are pollinated.
Folly trail
Discover the locations of former ornamental buildings that could be seen at Kew Gardens in the eighteenth century, and enjoy the few that still exist today.
Seasonal family trails and activities
Collect a fallen leaf, count flowers, follow your nose - there's something to do all year round with our seasonal family activities.
Spring family trail
Spring has sprung in the Gardens, so come and take a closer look!
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Summer family trail
Kew Gardens really comes alive at this time of year, so get ready to engage all your senses!
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Autumn family trail
As the leaves start to turn in the Gardens, come and immerse yourself in the rich colours of autumn!
Winter family trail
The Gardens might seem like they are fast asleep over the winter months, but there is still lots to discover!
Families at Kew
Looking for more family activities? From spotter sheets to learning cards, we've got you covered for the perfect family day out.
What's on
Rare and Extinct
Introduction to the Gardens
Kew Explorer land train
