Saturday 6 August 2016

August at Kew Gardens

Kew the Movies
24 and 25 August
From £16.50
Kew the Movies kicks off this month with two blockbusters in the splendour of the gardens.
Starwars (12A)
Wednesday 24 August
One of the most successful films of all time, Star Wars - The Force Awakens is undoubtedly the cinematic event of the summer which has to be experienced on the big screen.
Jurassic Park (PG)
Thursday 25 August
The film that set a new benchmark for the action/sci-fi genre, Steven Spielberg's masterpiece Jurassic Park is the perfect film for an open air screening in the beautiful Gardens.
Theater on Kew
Until Monday 28 August
From £12.90
The Wind in the Willows
With glowing reviews, pack a picnic and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter and the hilarious Mr Toad this summer. This fun-filled adventure is bursting with music, song and laughter. Now playing until the 28th of August.
The Dream Fairies
Fairies and elves have taken over Kew Gardens! Parents are raving about this joyful production that keeps the songs coming and the laughter flowing. Designed for ages 3 – 6. Come along dressed up and join in the fun.
Thursday 1 and 15 September
Admission times: 7pm/7.30pm/8pm (event closes: 10pm)
£20 per person
Take the rare chance to enjoy the mesmerising beauty of The Hive after hours in our Late series this September. The over 18's event is packed with bee-inspired activities from honey tasting to your very own beekeeping experience with a real observational beehive. Unwind with a botanical cocktail and live entertainment on the evening.

Grass dance show
26 to 29 August
Explore the world beneath your feet and its wriggly inhabitants in this quirky dance show for kids. Performances with puppetry and projection aim to inspire children to look closely at the world around them.
Plant of the month
Every Tuesday
Find out how the collection of stunning Salvias at Kew is propagated. See a demonstration of the pollination mechanism and go behind the scenes with Kew scientists who are researching these fabulous plants.
Last chance: Brazil exhibition
until 29 August
The exhibition of beautifully delicate works from the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art and Margaret Mee’s sketchbooks highlights various artists who have been influenced by Brazil and its flora.
The Hive at Kew Guide
£10
This book tells the story behind the Hive at Kew beautifully illustrated with photographs of the Hive itself, its construction, the wildflower meadow surrounding it, as well as architectural plans of the structure.
Wakehurst's Picnic
From £3
Hand-made lanterns guide you to and from the special meadow picnic spot deep within the gardens. Bring your own picnic or order one and join our communal Guinness World Record breaking straw bale picnic table.
Bee Cushion
£30
A must have furniture piece, this hand embroidered cushion is made of 100% cotton and features the star of the hive: the bee. This summer season cushion will become great addition to any sofa or bed.
The Great Broad Walk Borders

13 and 14 August, 27 to 29 August