Deep within Kew’s Herbarium lies a collection brimming with potential: the carpological collection. Home to more than 53,000 ...

For centuries, humans have shaped plants to meet our needs: sweeter fruits, larger harvests, greater resistance to pests. But ...

For Kew Gardens and the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership call the Press Office during weekday office hours on 020 8332 5607 or email pr@kew.org. For out-of-hours press enquiries, call 020 8332 5000 ...

Our Gardens date back to the early 18th century, as a royal palace to today's globally renowned scientific institution for plant and fungal research.

Other common names: 银杏 (Chinese, simplified), 銀杏 (Chinese, traditional), jinan dvoulaločný (Czech), ginkgo (Dutch), Japanse notenboom (Dutch), maidenhair ...

Explore this remarkable indoor rainforest and discover tropical plants from some of the most threatened environments in the world. The Palm House remains open ahead of its planned renovation in 2027.

Other common names: 王莲 (Chinese, simplified), 大王蓮 亞馬遜王蓮 (Chinese, traditional), viktorie královská (Czech), amasoonase viktooria (Estonian ...

Find opening and closing times for the Gardens, attractions, cafés, restaurants, shops and car park. Opening and closing times are seasonal and vary throughout the year. We may occasionally need to ...

Wakehurst's wild landscape radiates out from our stunning Grade I listed Elizabethan Mansion, entrusted to us by the National Trust, which was once home to our globally significant seed bank.

Explore the history of Kew through its buildings and sculptures. Discover Kew’s Georgian roots in the follies and royal buildings, explore the changing styles of glasshouse architecture from the ...

Surround yourself with colourful waterlilies, sprawling climbers, and an array of other colourful plants in this tropical corner of Kew. This small, square glasshouse was designed specifically to ...

The Kew Ferry Lane car park is close to Brentford Gate and open as usual. Pay & Display still applies. We love to welcome cyclists to our Gardens. There are bicycle racks at all four gates. At ...