Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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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. Commonly known as Kew Gardens, this World Heritage Site and former royal residence (Kew Palace is located within the grounds) extends to over 300 acres and is home to thousands of rare and beautiful species - don't miss (as if you could) the Chilean Wine Palm, the world's tallest indoor plant. Immerse yourself in the tropical paradise thriving within the seven glasshouses, before journeying through the Japanese Gateway leading up to the elegant Oriental pagoda and its accompanying dry-stone landscape gardens representing peace, activity and harmony. Hidden deep in the woods, Queen Charlotte's Cottage is best viewed when flanked by a carpet of bluebells, while the stunning Syon Vista, offering an unrivalled aspect across the Thames to the Syon Estate, makes this possibly one of the most visited areas at Kew. As well as being an important centre for research and conservation (one in eight of the world's plant species are represented here), Kew hosts a series of seasonal special events, interactive displays and an area dedicated to children. You may have to pay to enter the grounds but the sheer scale and beauty of the place warrants it.
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Christmas at KewChristmas at KewA chorus of singing trees, giant light-up piano keys connected to a real-life piano and laser beams over water await visitors to the mile-long illuminated trail that forms the centrepiece of Christmas at Kew. After dusk, Kew Gardens is lit up by giant light sculptures, a fire garden, hundreds of shining petals, gigantic flower pots and light projec2018-11-22T00:00:00+00002019-01-05T00:00:00+0000
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PRICING £16.50 off peak, £19.50 peak, £21.50 super peak (Adults), £10, £12, £13 (Children 4-16yrs), £48, £57, £63 (Family), Free (Children Under 4)
DATES 22nd November 2018 to 5th January 2019
A chorus of singing trees, giant light-up piano keys connected to a real-life piano and laser beams over water await visitors to the mile-long illuminated trail that forms the centrepiece of Christmas at Kew. After dusk, Kew Gardens is lit up by giant light sculptures, a fire garden, hundreds of shining petals, gigantic flower pots and light projec... More about this event
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Commerce Road, TW8 | 19 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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Syon Park, TW8 | 21 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
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London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
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London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 | Same location as Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens Richmond, Surrey, TW9 | Same location as Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
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London > Events > Seasonal Dates: 22nd November 2018 to 5th January 2019
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 | 7 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Bath Road, W4 | 34 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
373 Lonsdale Road, SW13 | 35 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
5 Station Approach, Kew, TW9 | 9 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Shopping > Motoring
Duke's Wharf, 2 Brent Way, Brentford, TW8 | 15 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
3-5 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 1 minute from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
10B Kew Green, TW9 | 3 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
The Old Post Office, 9 Station Approach,, TW9 | 9 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Education >
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
107 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 | 28 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, W5 | 36 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
187 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 | 20 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London Road, TW8 | 21 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
82 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 4 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
11-13 Thames Road, Chiswick, W4 | 7 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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27 Strand on the Green, W4 | 9 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
18 Devonshire Road, W4 | 30 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 | 21 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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Burlington Lane, Chiswick House Grounds, Chiswick, W4 | 27 minutes from Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens)
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