What's in the Gardens

Get closer to nature and uncover the science behind our plants and glasshouses with this handy list of must-see features.

View of a garden with multiple beds full of plants and purple flowers, backed by a red brick wall, and a clam shell-like glasshouse in the distance

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.

Attractions A - Z

  • Flowers at the Agius Evolution Garden

    Agius Evolution Garden

    Immerse yourself in the science behind our stunning plant collection. Scroll down further to hear from our scientists.
  • Riverside walk in the Arboretum

    Arboretum

    Explore our vast collection of 11,000 trees, a unique living landscape shaped by the seasons.
  • Bamboo garden at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

    Bamboo Garden and Minka House

    Dip into a thicket of tall grasses to discover a traditional Japanese farmhouse nestled off the beaten track.
  • Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens. Jeff Eden © RBG Kew
    Now open

    Carbon Garden

    Kew's newest garden showcases the vital role of carbon in the life of plants, fungi and the future of humanity.
  • Purple pitcher plant

    Carnivorous Plants 

    Feed your fascination with a trip to meet our feisty carnivorous plants.
  • Child playing in the Children's Garden at Kew Gardens

    Children's Garden

    A fun, interactive space to climb, run, jump and explore everything that a plant needs to grow.
  • Davies Alpine House, RBG Kew

    Davies Alpine House 

    Venture into high-altitude territory and experience the cool, dry and windy conditions that allow alpine plants to flourish. 
  • Kew's kitchen garden

    Edible Science: Kew’s Kitchen Garden

    Read the latest Edible Science: Kew’s Kitchen Garden developments in blogs from our horticulture team.
  • Close-up of grasses in the Grass Garden at Kew

    Grass Garden

    Experience the lustrous beauty of grass in this ever-growing collection. 
  • Great Broad Walk Borders, RBG Kew

    Great Broad Walk Borders

    Feast your senses on these rich, colourful borders - a striking walkway into the heart of Kew.
  • Great Pagoda at Kew

    Great Pagoda

    Enjoy spectacular views across London from the heights of the Great Pagoda.
  • Japanese Landscape at Kew

    Japanese Landscape 

    Take a mindful moment in our tranquil Japanese gardens, a delicately manicured landscape designed to complement the Chokushi-Mon (Japanese Gateway).

What's on right now

Included with entry | Exhibitions | Family friendly

The Power of Trees

Uncover the secrets of the forest in this new exhibition.
12 April to 14 September 2025
Included with entry

Of the Oak

A digital artwork revealing nature's hidden worlds.
3 May to 28 September 2025
Tours and talks | Family friendly

Kew Explorer land train

Enjoy a guided tour around the Gardens on the Kew Explorer land train and learn about Kew's flora and fauna, historic buildings and vital conservation work.
Daily from 11am

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