Kew – the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world

Temperate House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London

The Temperate House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, was recently restored at the cost of £41 million. It contains some of the rarest and most threatened species of plants on the planet. Following a major five-year renovation process, the Temperate House re-opened in 2018 to showcase the magnificence of the world’s temperate zones. … Read more

Kew Gardens – 10 Springtime attractions

Springtime attractions at Kew Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London offer a host of springtime attractions, even on a showery day like the one of our visit. My top ten Springtime attractions are the Rhododendron Dell, Baby Geese, the Palm House, the Waterlilly House, the Treetop Walkway, the Temperate House, the Great Pagoda, the Mediterranean Garden, the Princess of … Read more

Kew Gardens – the Princess of Wales Conservatory

Princess of Wales Conservatory Kew Gardens

The fabulous Princess of Wales Conservatory replaced a group of 26 smaller buildings, including a fernery and a cactus house. Princess Diana opened the conservatory in 1987 but the glasshouse is actually named after Princess Augusta, mother of George III, who founded the Gardens in 1759. With a floor space of 4,500 square meters, the … Read more

Kew Gardens Treetop Walk

Treetop Walkway, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

We take a walk through the treetop canopy to discover magical views of Kew Gardens in London. The Treetop Walkway is 18 meters above the ground, giving a chance to get closer to Kew’s trees. It takes around 15 minutes to do the circuit of the walkway at a casual pace. It is reached by … Read more