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Royal Botanic Gardens

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Ranked #10 for picnics in London
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out London and New York Habitat
"Iconic park in London with amazing greenhouses and planted areas"(13 Tips)
"Make sure you don't miss the Palm house!"(7 Tips)
"all on the Rhizotron and Xstrata treetop walkway."(5 Tips)
"My favorite garden in London, it has the most beautiful landscapes!"(4 Tips)

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Corby TaylorJanuary 23, 2015
Me and my family have been to Kew gardens at least five times. There always something new to see and most of the flowers displays are and greenhouses astonishing. The best way to get there is by river
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Jack SmithDecember 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
When Kew Gardens do special events, they do them big and brilliant, from summer music concerts, to evening Christmas trails. Keep an eye out on their website under the "what's on" section
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M ValenzuelaJuly 30, 2016
Amazing place. If you have even the slightest interest in nature it is the perfect place to go. Play a game to see if you can guess the type of tree. They are almost all labeled!
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Andrew TalagaApril 22, 2019
Wonderful place, Temperate House, Palm House and tree top walkway are all a must. Allow 4 hours minimum. Get 2 for 1 on entrance if you travel by train: https://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/kew-gardens
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Finding Our Feet BlogAugust 16, 2016
Great option for a family day out, but be warned, £16pp entry. It's cheaper for one adult to get annual membership (£50pp, allows entry for two adults at once) and makes sure you visit twice a year.
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Marie TApril 15, 2015
I have no interest for flowers or gardens, still I love Kew! The park is big, so go here on a sunny day! Make sure to visit all the greenhouses and the walk up under the tree crowns. Bring a camera!
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FaAugust 5, 2017
My favorite garden in London ❤️ it has the most beautiful landscapes! Sooo many different kinds of enchanting plants from all over the world and can never get bored of learning about each one of them
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Eamonn CareyApril 11, 2017
Book tickets in advance - even on your phone from right outside. The queue for folks buying on the day is insane. The one for prebooked tickets (even if you book them 5 mins in advance) is not.
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Zeynep Ozturk OzyerJanuary 6, 2019
Here is not only for nature lovers or families, their events are spectacular! Especially Christmas at Kew and Summer Nights Music are fantastic.
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S Marks The SpotsMarch 31, 2013
Impressive botanical gardens covering an area of 1.200 m2 with over 30.000 species of plants, including an orchid collection, a Palm House and the famous Xstrata Treetop Walkway. Not to be missed! Read more
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SvetiAugust 1, 2022
Nice place to walk outside London. Although there are many people, we did find some space to rest. It could take 3-4 hours to see all places.
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anthony constantinouAugust 10, 2023
We have been to Kew gardens at least five times. There always something new to see and most of the flowers displays are and greenhouses astonishing. The best way to get there is by river
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AlistairJune 28, 2015
Absolutely stunning. I can't believe it took me 8 years to visit. I spent hours walking around enjoying the gardens and houses. Lily ponds were a real highlight.
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DavidOctober 21, 2017
A great place to explore and spend a day at, definitely glad I came out to this area - take it slow and enjoy the atmosphere.
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Vassilis TsApril 22, 2017
Must place to visit in London! Well maintained park with wide variety of trees and flowers. Offered for very relaxing walks too
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Gabriele GuidoniFebruary 9, 2019
Christmas at Kew spectacular water & light show at the Palm House: videos and pictures following Demi Lovato’s “Let it Go” song from the Disney movie “Frozen” were breathtaking!
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Terence RoffeJune 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great weather to have an evening stroll. We took a picnic with us which we enjoyed while looking over the Thames and the back of Syon Pk. Will be back next week to enjoy another one.
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Carl GriffinDecember 27, 2015
Amazing gardens. Worth every penny of the entrance fee. The palm house is wonderful.
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Chris PhillipsApril 12, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Incredibly beautiful. Huge. You'll need more than one visit to do it justice - so membership is fantastic value, giving unlimited entry for the year.
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Fiona McKenzieJuly 6, 2013
Go in beyond the gates as far as you can for maximum space away from other people. There's some beautiful spots in the Duke's Garden near the Gallery.
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Robin HowieDecember 3, 2012
A lovely autumn / late summer day trip. They have a tree-top walk and pagodas which is ace, but I also really appreciated the Sackler Crossing... a beautiful bridge designed by John Pawson.
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T SOctober 6, 2019
Beautiful gardens! Worth going early and booking online - queues were going outside by the time we were leaving..
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Mark WoottonJune 30, 2019
Been here 10+ times
My happy place! Beautiful gardens, lovely open spaces. Food and drink always a little pricey but it costs to keep the place maintained.
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Gruen ApfelOctober 16, 2016
amazing place! love it all. try cafeteria at Victoria gate if you have not yet. everything about kew is amazing! can't wait to come back.
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SJuly 30, 2017
Their is 15£ ticket to enter the park and the sites over there closes at 5:30 pm , so the park closes at 6 pm. Their is a tour bus that cost 5 £
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Andrew woodOctober 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Well, it's the royal botanical gardens - a beautiful park in west London. Great walks, angry peacocks and more than a few galleries and tea shops.
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New York HabitatMay 15, 2012
Enjoy 121 hectares of gardens and greenhouses! Visit the magnificent glass Palm House, try the 18-meter-high treetop walkway, take in the beautiful Waterlily House and end the day in the Orangery!
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Juan MohamedMay 4, 2014
Excellent relaxing surroundings...massive sized park without any sports or noises. Ideal for families or a romantic getaway
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Parth AwasthiApril 19, 2016
Huge botanical collection. Do not miss the world's oldest potted plant. Good for families, especially on a nice summer day.
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DHR.comDecember 1, 2011
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a 121-hectare garden that has 250 years of history under its belt. If you love plans, do not miss the Herbarium here—it's the largest one in the world.
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Stephen DOctober 26, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Really beautiful gardens and glasshouses- annual membership is decent value if you come several times a year
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Duncan HowsleyMay 2, 2019
A must-see for everyone. Kew is a magnificent place. Go see everything - spend a whole day here.
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BritannicaAugust 3, 2011
Privately owned gardens were tended at Kew from as early as the 16th century. The site was acquired from the Capel family in 1731 by the Prince of Wales, who created a garden for exotic plants in 1759
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YOUhomeOctober 22, 2014
Kew Gardens is a magnificent World Heritage Site covering 300 acres with over 30,000 species of plants. Visit the greenhouses for a great escape from the rain!
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citizenMMay 6, 2016
Try to get here as early as possible, so you can enjoy the green scenery without the busy crowds. Read more
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New York HabitatJuly 16, 2012
This is a great spot to go to if you are a nature lover! It is a very beautiful park filled with amazing greenhouses, floral beds and wildlife :-)
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Ana PescadaOctober 22, 2016
So worth it!!! Beautiful especially in autumn with the leaves in different colours!!!
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ElizabethAugust 21, 2015
Don't miss the tree walk, and the playgrounds if you have kids. Use the online app for events happening inside the garden
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Reanna Keer-KeerJuly 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Free (with gardens entry) tai chi classes 11 & 3 thurs & sun until September. A fantastic way to spend an hour and very beginner friendly
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Enzo MartinelliMay 30, 2022
Iconic park in London with amazing greenhouses and planted areas
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Bijan YoungJuly 10, 2015
Kew the music - great fun though sound system below par and the space not conducive to jamming and electric gigs. Civilised fun in the summer
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Ella MayMarch 9, 2018
Amazing garden, flowers, and greenhouse. Recommend visiting in spring - summer time most beautiful!
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Elle EMarch 9, 2018
The Thai Orchid display and the botanical garden are worth seeing. The treetop walkway is also fab, but pretty high (quite scary if you are afraid of heights)!
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Fakhra ALAugust 21, 2015
Pretty place to have a walk in. Great for a family outing. Pass by the glass house.
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Savannah PetrickMarch 18, 2016
don't miss the palm house, the treetop walk, or the princess of wales conservatory.
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O LAugust 17, 2016
Amazing all round. So much to do in one day. Both greenhouses are well worth spending time in
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Becci ChattertonMay 3, 2014
Take a picnic and blanket, it's the best way to eat in style on a lovely sunny day!
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London24May 14, 2012
The living collections include more than 30,000 different kinds of plants, while the herbarium, which is one of the largest in the world, has over seven million preserved plant specimens.
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Nora KJuly 2, 2017
One of the top gardens in london! Loved it and the kids really enjoyed the playground.
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Bilge UMay 1, 2016
Great place to spend a spring day. If you come with national rail, you can benefit from national rail ticket (2 for 1)
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