Kew Gardens - October at Kew Gardens

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As the season shifts into autumn and the landscape comes alive with its fiery hues, we will be celebrating the season of colour with our brand new autumn festival, Artful Autumn, by showcasing the beauty and science of art and the natural world. Take part in some of our autumn themed activities from natural yoga to willow weaving or simply take a stroll along our Autumn Colour Trail where the fiery maples of New England and the warm Asian Sorbus will awaken your senses. Find out more and book

Handmade at Kew 12 – 15 October Enjoy this prestigious international craft event from Handmade in Britain. Enter the elegant lawn pavilion next to Kew Palace to buy beautiful ceramics, glass, jewellery, furniture and fashion directly from over 200 world-class craftspeople at Handmade at Kew. This is a special chance to invest in beautiful and unique products at a 4-day show where you can buy and commission directly from the maker, with items that can't be found on the high street.   Book now

As the festive season approaches

Christmas at Kew 22 Nov - 1 Jan Enjoy over a mile of twinkling lights this winter on the new route around the Gardens – cross the magical Sacklar Crossing, experience the Broad Walk boarders bathed in light and end with everyone’s favourite, the musical light show at the Palm House.There's delicious, seasonal food available to warm you up on those frosty winter nights. Find out more   Glow Wild at Wakehurst 30 Nov - 17 Dec Join us for a magical after-dark lantern and fire-lit trail through Wakehurst's beautiful Gardens, as the historic landscape and Mansion are brought to life with glowing lights and handcrafted lanterns. Toast marshmallows over giant fire pits and enjoy winter warmer meals in The Stables restaurant. Find out more

More of Kew Meet the Experts With 2,750 fungi identified in the Gardens, here's an opportunity to see some of the more spectacular bracket fungi close up, and visit behind the scenes in the Fungarium. Find out more   Sculpt at Kew Coming to an end in mid-October, make the most of this exceptional opportunity to enjoy pieces in a glorious garden setting. All of the pieces are available to purchase. Find out more   Adult Education The Autumn Winter courses brochure has just been published with new courses to sign up for and exciting new subjects to discover from kitchen garden production to Photographing Tree courses.  Find out more Bountiful Botanics Celebrate the bounty of the season at Wakehurst’s activity packed harvest festival on 14 and 15 October. Find out more   Book of the Month This beautiful book accompanies the new exhibition Life in Death by artist Rebecca Louise Law, at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art. Find out more