Orchids Festival
THIS EVENT ENDED ON THE 5TH MARCH 2017
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A stunning visual treat, this year's Orchids Festival at Kew is inspired by the vibrant colours, culture and plant life of India. Thousands of orchids and tropical flowers are used to create beautiful floral displays in and around colourful rickshaws, Indian soundscapes and films. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings you can visit the display for a series of special after dark events with Indian music, Bodhi leaf and mandala colouring, and drop-in yoga sessions. Decorate your hands with henna and meet Kew's science and horticulture experts to learn about their work.
About Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
Since the 18th century, these extensive gardens have been the spiritual home of botany in England, if not in Europe. From the cooling glades of the British Woodland Garden to the pulsating humidity of the exotic Palm House, the delicate beauty of the Rose Garden to the soothing tranquillity of the Waterlily House, at Kew you can witness over 40,000 plants embarking on a fascinating journey through their annual cycles - flowering and fruiting, growing and resting. More about Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel from £34 32% off
67-75 Broadway, W13 | 2.4 miles from Orchids Festival
Located just a 25 minute tube ride away from central London, the Holiday Inn Express London Ealing is close enough to enjoy all that the city ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £53 23% off
Commerce Road, TW8 | 19 minutes from Orchids Festival
If you want a place to stay that combines the sleepy, leafy charm of West London with access to the town centre, then you could hardly ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £96 40% off
Syon Park, TW8 | 21 minutes from Orchids Festival
Seven miles from the city centre, London Syon Park brings a touch of contemporary luxury to London's urban countryside with 137 elegant rooms and suites, all ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 22nd July to 28th August 2017 - Various Times
Orchids Festival, Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 | Same location as Orchids Festival
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 29th July to 28th August 2017 - Various Times
Orchids Festival, Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 | Same location as Orchids Festival
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London > Events > Leisure Dates: Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd August 2017 - 10.30am-4.30pm
Orchids Festival, Kew, Richmond, TW9 | Same location as Orchids Festival
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 | 7 minutes from Orchids Festival
An attractive multi-cultural, multi-purpose arts centre on the river in Brentford, Watermans is a real draw in this part of town. The 238-seat theatre shows a ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Bath Road, W4 | 34 minutes from Orchids Festival
Located above the Tabard pub in Chiswick, the Tabard Theatre hosts all kinds of live entertainment from experimental work and comedy to Shakespeare. Opened ... More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
373 Lonsdale Road, SW13 | 35 minutes from Orchids Festival
The Bull's Head, or 'The Bull', as it's known by locals, is located in a prominant spot in Barnes, overlooking the River Thames and boasts a ... More
Sights and Attractions near Orchids Festival
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 | Same location as Orchids Festival
Built in 1631 for merchant Samuel Fortrey, and later acquired by George II as an annexe to Kew House, Kew Palace served as a family country ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens Richmond, Surrey, TW9 | Same location as Orchids Festival
King George III's country retreat. Built in 1772 and nestled among bluebell woods, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage was used regularly by the royal family as a cooling summer ... More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Kew, Richmond, TW9 | Same location as Orchids Festival
Since the 18th century, these extensive gardens have been the spiritual home of botany in England, if not in Europe. From the cooling glades of the ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
5 Station Approach, Kew, TW9 | 9 minutes from Orchids Festival
Oliver's in Kew is how wholefood stores used to be and we wish still were - the giant US-owned Wholefood Stores could learn a thing or ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
229 Chiswick High Road, W4 | 28 minutes from Orchids Festival
The Wyndham House flagship butchers on the Fulham Road fast built up a reputation as one of London's best butchers. This third family-run operation in Chiswick ... More
Restaurants near Orchids Festival
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
3-5 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 1 minute from Orchids Festival
Perched in an enviable position on the corner of Kew Green in Richmond, this charming local re-opened as The Botanist on Kew Green in 2014 with ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
10B Kew Green, TW9 | 3 minutes from Orchids Festival
The Kew Grill is one of two restaurants that TV chef Anthony Worrall Thompson managed to save from the administrators at the begninning of 2009. Along ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
The Old Post Office, 9 Station Approach,, TW9 | 9 minutes from Orchids Festival
Ma Cuisine is a model of simple sophistication. Fresh ingredients and traditional recipes are handled simply and satisfying with no homage paid to the latest food ... More
London > Education >
Cobbold Road, W12 | 2.3 miles from Orchids Festival
A west London school for 3 to 11 year olds, Wendell Park Primary is housed a Victorian school on Cobbold Road overlooking ... More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
107 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 | 28 minutes from Orchids Festival
The Kids' Cookery School in West London is a unique venue offering cookery classes and workshops for children aged three upwards. Children can have fun creating ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, W5 | 36 minutes from Orchids Festival
The Artists Theatre School provides Saturday drama workshops at Ealing Studios run by working actors for students in age groups from 5 years to adult. Fees ... More
Leisure near Orchids Festival
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Kew Gardens, TW9 | Same location as Orchids Festival
Walk among the tree tops at Kew Gardens when you take the Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway, 18 metres above the ground. Designed by Marks Barfield ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
187 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 | 20 minutes from Orchids Festival
A great place to wander around and get lost, the Old Deer Park - which meanders from the edge of Richmond down to the Thames - ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
London Road, TW8 | 21 minutes from Orchids Festival
Syon Park encompasses 30 acres of gardens and 200 acres of parkland attached to the Duke of Northumberland's London home, Syon House. The attractively landscaped ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
82 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 4 minutes from Orchids Festival
The smallest of four pubs on Kew Green, The Greyhound closed down in 2009 amid fears for its future. Now back open and with its former ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
11-13 Thames Road, Chiswick, W4 | 7 minutes from Orchids Festival
There's very little to choose between the pubs along this exceptionally attractive stretch of the Thames, but The Bell and Crown, a Fuller's pub with good ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
27 Strand on the Green, W4 | 9 minutes from Orchids Festival
Following an extensive refurbishment in late May 2014, this historic 14th century Thames-side pub in Chiswick re-opened as The City Barge, a welcoming bar with a ... More
Nightlife near Orchids Festival
London > Nightlife > Bars
Crisp Road, W6 | 2.7 miles from Orchids Festival
West London's excellent riverside cultural centre offers a cinema, West End standard theatre, cafe, and a comfortable bar with outdoor river terrace under one roof. Situated ... More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
18 Devonshire Road, W4 | 30 minutes from Orchids Festival
Vinoteca opens 7th October 2013. Vinoteca has been doing a fine job of serving fine wines in an informal setting since the company opened its first ... More
Meeting venue hire near Orchids Festival
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 | Same location as Orchids Festival
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 | 21 minutes from Orchids Festival
There have been gardens at Syon for over 500 years. They include herbaceous beds, a large lake, a rose garden with 100 different varieties of old-fashioned ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Burlington Lane, Chiswick House Grounds, Chiswick, W4 | 27 minutes from Orchids Festival
One of the most glorious examples of 18th century British architecture, Chiswick House was designed by the third Earl of Burlington (1694-1753). A triumph of the ... More
Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens) events
event > Leisure
PRICING £14, child £2.50
DATES Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd August 2017 - 10.30am-4.30pm
VENUE Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
Kew Science FestivalKew Science FestivalAfter launching last year, the Kew Science Festival is back this August. Taking over Kew Gardens for three days, the festival focuses on the vital importance of conserving the world's plant biodiversity and brings to life, for all ages, the crucial value of plant and fungal science. A series of activities, workshops and tours will inspire children 2017-08-04T00:00:00+01002017-08-06T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Festivals
PRICING Included in general admission
DATES 4th, 5th and 6th August 2017
VENUE Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
After launching last year, the Kew Science Festival is back this August. Taking over Kew Gardens for three days, the festival focuses on the vital importance of conserving the world's plant biodiversity and brings to life, for all ages, the crucial value of plant and fungal science. A series of activities, workshops and tours will inspire children ... More about this event
event > Tours > Behind the Scenes -Buildings
PRICING £16.89-£67
DATES Tuesday 22nd August 2017 - 10am
VENUE Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew will be playing host to fairies, Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad this summer as part of a series of enchanting live, outdoor theatrical performances.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Sculpture
PRICING Free, plus adm £14
DATES 18th September to 15th October 2017 - 10am-6pm
VENUE Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
Works by over 30 leading national and international sculptors are sited in and around iconic landmarks in Kew Gardens, with an indoor exhibition featuring a variety of smaller works.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Craft
PRICING adv £16, family £18
DATES 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th Oct 2017 - 10am-6pm
VENUE Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
Exhibitions & Art, Crafts.
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