July at Kew Gardens - 2018

The long summer days have arrived and there is less than one week to go until Kew the Music! Last minute tickets are still available for all dates including Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and Boyzone. Whilst in the Gardens, look out for purple coneflowers, huge red hot pokers and cool blue Agapanthus as the Great Broad Walk Borders reach their peak in July. As well, don't miss a range of activities in the newly re-opened Temperate House.  What's on

Summer Family Fun  Theatre on Kew: Alice in Wonderland 21 July – 27 August Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other. Book now Meet Gnomus - our friendly giant  21 July – 2 September Experience the return of Gnomus as he comes back to the Temperate House for the summer holidays. Find out more Kew Science Festival at Wakehurst 21 – 22 July Science comes alive at Wakehurst with a wild weekend of workshops, hands-on experiments, shows and more. Find out more The Great Pagoda re-opens On 13 July, the Great Pagoda re-opens to the public after a lengthy restoration project. Climb the 253 steps to the top of the Great Pagoda and marvel at spectacular views across London. As you climb, learn why the Pagoda was built and how the royal family used this unique building in the 18th century. Tickets for the Great Pagoda are available as an optional extra when you book online to visit Kew. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.  Find out more Discover how the 80 dragons, which once adorned all ten levels of the Great Pagoda, were brought back to life.  Read the blog Image Credits: Historic Royal Palaces /Richard Lea-Hair

More from Kew  Marianne North: the Kew Collection  For the first time, this unique and stunning book brings together Marianne North’s Kew collection. Special Kew price £30 (RRP £40). Buy now Temperate Botanical Gown £75 A beautiful gown, screen printed with a design featuring plants found in Kew's Temperate House. Made from lightweight material with 3/4 length sleeves. Buy now Mindfulness course £240 On various Tuesdays from September to October Learn mindful practices from an accredited teacher, in a supportive and uplifting outdoor setting at Kew.  Book now BBC Gardeners’ World Catch up with BBC Gardeners' World to see Nick Bailey visit the newly restored Temperate House and talk to Kew's very own Greg Redwood. Watch now