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Celebrate Kew's 250th birthday!

Prepare for an explosion of colour at Kew Gardens this summer. Get fragrantly close with exotic orchids, wildflowers from across the world and breathtaking garden designs, all waiting to be explored, with even more to see and do this year in celebration of Kew Gardens’ 250th anniversary.

Horticultural delights include planting and displays, such as the Parterre display, global floral spectacular and the newly planted Rose Garden.

All summer there is so much to be enjoyed as part of Kew's 250th anniversary. In 1759 William Aiton was appointed to care for and expand the gardens at Kew for Princess Augusta and since those days the gardens have developed into the world famous gardens of today.

Of course Kew isn't just a pretty garden, it has also played a pivotal role as a world leader in plant science and conservation, making a crucial contribution to the future of the planet. Do have a look through this site to find out about the fantastic events happening this summer at Kew for you and the family to join in the birthday celebrations.

Win a year's free entry to Kew!

There’s always something to see and do at Kew Gardens – it’s open every day of the year (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

Aside from the beautiful and unique gardens themselves and the iconic glasshouses filled with exotic plants, there’s the Treetop Walkway, 59ft up in the air, Climbers and Creepers (an interactive botanical play zone for kids), and many special events to get you involved.

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Visitor information
Contacts and pricing
Opening times

Kew Gardens is open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Summer opening times
(29 March-29 August) are:

Kew Gardens
Open 9.30am
Closing (Mon-Fri) 6.30pm
Closing (Sat-Sun) 7.30pm

Treetop Walkway
Open 9.30am
Closing (Mon-Fri) 5.30pm
Closing (Sat-Sun) 6.30pm

Climbers & Creepers
Open 10.30am
Closing (Mon-Fri) 5.30pm
Closing (Sat-Sun) 5.30pm

Kew Palace
Open 10.30am
Closing (Mon-Fri) 4.15pm
Closing (Sat-Sun) 4.15pm

Where
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB

Telephone enquiries
020 8332 5655

Online information
www.kew.org/250

Admission prices
Adults £13
Concessions £12
Children under 17 (accompanied by an adult) FREE