To celebrate the longer summer days, the Gardens are now open until 9pm on Fridays to Sundays. Enjoy the warm, evening breeze and watch the sun set over beautiful and historic landscapes.
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Meet the experts
Every Tuesday
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Learn something different about the Leguminosae (legumes). This large and economically important family is a lot more than just peas and beans.
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British Sign Language tours
4 June
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For visitors who use BSL, these monthly guided walking tours offer a fascinating overview of the Gardens history and important scientific work.
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The Hive: Fortnightly findings
11 June
Inventor of the Honey Flow Hive, Stuart Anderson talks about how his new hive became a crowdfunding sensation plus it's aims to make life easier for beekeepers and less stressful for their bees.
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Celebrating Joseph Hooker
29 June to 2 July
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Kew is celebrating the life and work of Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker; an eminent botanist and one of Victorian Britain's most important scientists.
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Kew After Hours (over 18s)
29 June
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Marking 200 years since the birth of former Kew director Joseph Hooker, we will be hosting a one-off celebration in the Marianne North Gallery and the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art. Join our specially curated activities alongside fizz and nibbles.
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The man, the pioneer, the botanist
1 and 2 July
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The festivities continue over the weekend with daytime activities suitable for all the family. Create postcards and enjoy drop-in sessions, tours and letters, as we delve into the life and work of Joseph Hooker. Admission is included with your day ticket to the Gardens.
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Kew the Movies
30 August, 6 and 7 September
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For three nights this summer, The Luna Cinema will be transforming Kew Gardens into the perfect outdoor cinema setting for three classic films.
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Herbs in the home: a practical approach
2 July
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Whether you're working from a backyard, a balcony or a tiny slice of the window sill, this one day course will teach you how to harvest throughout the year.
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Book of the month:
Get Plants
£25
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Get Plants helps you get green into your life, demonstrating that there is a plant for every windowsill or shelf, shady yard or front door step.
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Emma Bridgewater
Palm House Mug
£22.50
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This beautiful earthenware mug celebrates Kew’s iconic Palm House. Designed by Emma Bridgewater, and available exclusively at Kew Gardens.
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Secret Structures: plants and fungi
Exhibition at Wakehurst
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This interactive exhibition delves into the fascinating story of plants and fungi. Gain a deeper understanding as to why we need to protect them.
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