Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Autumnal activities in the Gardens 🍂

Autumn is one of the best times visit Kew Gardens, as many of our trees are their most colourful. Come to Kew and discover seven ways to make the most of the changing of the seasons. Book online and save 1. Take a walk through the Arboretum Wrap up warm and discover our vast collection of 14,000 trees. Did you know that some of our oldest trees date back to the 18th century? Discover Kew's autumn colour 2. Have a day out at Autumn Antics (19 October – 3 November) Enjoy comedy performances and storytelling this half term at our mini fringe festival. The Gardens will come alive with the stories, myths, legends and history of plant and fungi names. Explore the festival 3. Take your little ones to the Children's Garden Timed tickets now available Make the most of your family day out and add on a free 90 minute timeslot to the Children's Garden when you book your tickets to Kew. Book a timeslot 4. Explore the new Agius Evolution Garden Did you know that roses and nettles are closely related? Immerse yourself in the science behind our stunning plant collection. Botany has never been so beautiful. Find out more 5. Learn something new It's never to late to master a new skill or simply try something different. Discover a range of courses and learning activities for adults, from photography and horticulture to botanical illustration and more. Take a look at our courses 6. Enjoy half term at Wakehurst (26 October – 3 November) Explore Wakehurst's beautiful woodlands this autumn. Go on an adventure through our wild botanic garden with an Explorer Rucksack, let off steam on our log trail, and get set for a cookery workshop and storytelling. Find out more

7. Final weeks of Chihuly

Dale Chihuly, Chartreuse Hornet Polyvitro Chandelier, 2001 © Chihuly Studio

Chihuly: Reflections on nature Until 27 October It's your last chance to see our Gardens and glasshouses transformed into a contemporary outdoor gallery space as renowned artist, Dale Chihuly, returns to Kew with an exhibition which is the perfect marriage of art, science and nature. Supported by DS Automobiles. Find out more Chihuly Nights Until 26 October See Chihuly's artworks in a whole new light through our nighttime experience. Relax as you stroll around after dark – both out in the Gardens and inside some of the glasshouses and galleries – and enjoy a rotating line up of live musicians as you soak up the atmosphere. Book now

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