Kew Gardens
WEBVisit Wakehurst. Explore our wild botanic garden in Sussex, with 500 acres of ornamental gardens, woodlands and a nature reserve. Visit Wakehurst. Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site.
Wakehurst | Kew
WEBNature Unlocked. At Wakehurst, scientists are using the landscape as a living laboratory, exploring nature-based solutions, and answering questions needed to increase the resiliency of UK ecosystems. We have a few dos and don'ts in place to keep everyone happy. Please also check our planned closures before your visit to avoid disappointment.
Visit Kew | Kew
WEBOur incredible living plant collections are among the largest and most diverse in the world. Plants at Kew Gardens. We have a few dos and don'ts in place to keep everyone happy. Please also check our planned closures before your visit to avoid disappointment. Look out for our reusable cup scheme at Victoria Plaza Café – through this pilot ...
Kew Science | Kew
WEBApr 30, 2024 · Kew Science. Our purpose is to help stop biodiversity loss and develop nature-based solutions to some of humanity’s biggest global challenges. With over 530 science staff, Kew’s mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. Read our Science Strategy 2021 – 2025.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | Kew
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Discover a world of science hiding behind our beautiful botanical collections filled with over 40,000 living plants
What's in the Gardens - Kew
WEBA major new art exhibition inspired by nature and science. 4 May to 29 September 2024. Wellbeing | Family friendly | Evenings.
Ginkgo biloba: The tree that outlived the dinosaurs | Kew
WEBMay 5, 2020 · The Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species in the world. It's the sole survivor of an ancient group of trees that date back to before dinosaurs roamed the Earth – creatures that lived between 245 and 66 million years ago. It’s so ancient, the species is known as a ' living fossil '. Fossils of Ginkgo leaves have been ...
Aloe vera - Aloe vera | Plants - Kew
WEBAloe vera, the ‘plant of immortality’ according to Ancient Egyptians, is said to have been used by Cleopatra as part of her beauty regime more than 2,000 years ago.. Today, the gel inside Aloe vera leaves is the magic ingredient behind many sunburn remedies, cosmetic products, and tonics that aid digestion.Aloe vera is one of the most used plants in the world.
Giant redwood - Sequoiadendron giganteum | Plants - Kew
WEBIt is not hard to tell where the giant redwood got its name. This Californian conifer is the largest tree in the world by volume. Threatened by overexploitation and changes to fire management practices, the giant redwood is classified as Endangered according to the IUCN Red List.. Land management and tree planting …
Christmas at Kew
WEBMember adult: Off peak £21.50 / Peak £26. Family and child tickets available. Book tickets. As one of the UK’s leading and most acclaimed illuminated trails, Christmas at Kew is an unmissable opportunity to herald the start of Christmas or welcome in the New Year. It’s a botanical world brimming with seasonal cheer as twinkling lights and ...