This summer, the natural beauty of Kew Gardens is joined by the incredible sculptural forms of Henry Moore: Monumental Nature. Henry Moore's career spanned over six decades, producing more than 10,000 ...

Kew Gardens can trace its history back over 250 years to 1759, when Augusta, Princess of Wales, founded a nine acre botanic garden within the pleasure grounds at Kew. Over the years, the Gardens have ...

Kew has never gone a day without an artist in our ranks. And modern-day science still relies on this ancient tradition. Imagine being able to paint every part of a living thing with incredible, ...

Other common names: Կենի հատապտղային (Armenian), 歐洲紫杉 (Chinese, traditional), tis červený (Czech), taks (Danish), taxus (Dutch), English yew ...

Trees have long been depicted in storytelling. From angry willow trees to spiritual baobabs, we round up 5 famous trees that make an appearance in movies. The Whomping Willow (Harry Potter) Appearing ...

Since Kew Gardens was first established nearly two hundred years ago, trees have been a key part of the landscape. Around 11,000 of them call the Gardens home, ranging from young saplings to Kew’s Old ...

Celebrate biodiversity in all its form this International Day for Biological Diversity by discovering how you can help protect our most precious natural resource. To mark International Day for ...

Other common names: خشخاش منوم (Arabic), Сънотворен мак (Bulgarian), cascall (Catalan), 罂粟 (Chinese Simplified), 鸦片罂粟 (Chinese ...

Enjoy a candlelight concert in Kew’s historic glasshouse. The Nash Sessions are a unique opportunity to enjoy sensational music – from jazz to classical – by candlelight in the stunning surroundings ...

Other common names: خناق الذباب (Arabic), 捕蝇草 (Chinese simplified), 捕蠅草 (Chinese, traditional), mucholapka podivná (Czech), venus fly trap ...

Christmas at Kew is returning for 2025! Our iconic Christmas at Kew light trail will be back again this festive season, offering a captivating illuminated journey through Kew Gardens at night.

All plant names have a story to tell. Both their scientific and common labels are rich in meaning, often revealing the history, uses or myths of a species. We take a look at the stories behind some of ...