Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - September at Kew

This month, enjoy the changing of the seasons at Kew Gardens as summer ends and autumn begins. Experience the final summer flourish of the Great Broad Walk Borders whilst near the Davies Alpine House, the Grass Garden reaches its height.  What's on

Experience the Temperate House at night    Temperate Tipples 12 & 13 October, £25 Take a taste trip to the Temperate Zones of the planet and sample wines and beers from around the world in a special evening event in the Temperate House. Book now

Family fun at Kew - all included in your day ticket Siyanda, Protector of Plants 20–28 October Join Siyanda on a story-filled adventure in the newly opened Temperate House to unearth the secrets of South African plants. Find out more   Here Be Dragons Until 30 September It's your last chance to follow the Dragon Trail and hunt for dragon sculptures around the Gardens. Find out more in the exhibition located next to Kew Palace. Find out more Bountiful Botanics 13 & 14 October Join us at Wakehurst to celebrate the seasonal bounty with a weekend of activities and fun for all the family. Find out more

More from Kew Handmade at Kew. 4–7 October, £17 (includes entry to the Gardens) Discover over 150 designer-makers and shop for unique gifts. On Thursday and Friday, enjoy talks and panel discussions from experts in the craft industry, on subjects such as craft in conflict and the future of craft.   Book now Babbacombe Pottery. From £20  A range of ceramics decorated with bees, hand made and hand painted in Devon. The collection includes a mug, trinket box and honey pot. Buy now New Kew books  These beautiful new books celebrate three very different and fascinating groups of plants, illustrated throughout with stunning imagery. Buy now Explore the Great Pagoda Until 30 September  Make sure you climb the 253 steps to the top of the Great Pagoda before it closes for the winter.  Book now   Kew Science blogs Learn how Kew scientists discovered & secured the survival of a critically endangered new plant species from Sierra Leone.  Read our blog   Photographing trees 24–25 October, £160 This popular course provides tuition on how to photograph the whole tree as well as details of bark and leaves. Book now

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Affordable Art Fair is back in Battersea! 18–21 October Browse a unique mix of 114 established and emerging galleries to find the perfect piece to bring your home to life. Simply use code KEW at the checkout for half price tickets* (*Offer is based on on-the-door prices, excludes Charity Preview, and a small booking fee applies.)   Book now