Royal Botanic Gardens - October at Kew 🍂

This month, come and marvel at the blazing colours of the leaves from the Treetop Walkway or take a walk through the Arboretum as autumn truly begins in earnest. Over in the Kitchen Garden, the heat is on with our chilli plants ready for a bumper harvest. What's on

This month at Kew  Handmade at Kew 4–7 October. £17  Meet contemporary designer-makers through a series of talks and shop for unique textiles, ceramics, glass and more at this 4 day event. Book now   Temperate Tipples 12–13 October. £25 Sample wines and beers from around the world in a special evening event inside the breathtaking Temperate House. Book now   Botanical Art exhibitions Opening 6 October Discover four new exhibitions in The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art featuring artists Pandora Sellars and Mark Frith plus more.  Find out more

Half-term family fun 20–28 October Siyanda, Protector of Plants Join Siyanda on a story-filled adventure in the newly-restored Temperate House to unearth the secrets of African plants. She’ll reveal how she helps them to thrive and why protecting these plants is so vital. Find out more October half-term at Wakehurst Over 500 acres to explore this October half term with activities for all the family. Discover Tree Trunk Trek, cookery workshops, well-being trails and Explorer rucksacks.  Find out more

More from Kew  New courses announced Whether you're looking to master a new skill or simply try something different, explore a range of courses and learning activities for adults in our new autumn/winter brochure. Download the brochure

Kew Cotton Socks, £10 Wrap up warm with these soft cotton socks which feature colourful designs including gin bottles, robins and bees. Made exclusively for Kew by British designer Catherine Tough. Buy now Flora: The Definitive Visual Guide To The Plant Kingdom, £30 With stunning and stylish photography, this new book published by Dorling Kindersley in association with Kew is a must for any plant lover or gardener. Buy now

Fascinating fungal facts Kew’s first State of the World’s Fungi report highlights the importance of fungi to all life on Earth. Discover 11 fascinating facts about fungi or explore the interactive report.  11 fungi facts Explore fungi

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Christmas at Kew 22 November – 5 January. From £16.50 Kick off your festive season with a visit to our mile long trail of over a million twinkling lights, laser beams and projections. Wander our Gardens at nightfall and feel the wonder of Christmas. Book now