Description:
The Gardens are a unique visitor experience, home to a mix of heritage, colour and the exotic, stretching across its 300 acres and large glasshouses.
There are over 40 listed buildings, including the famous Palm House, and over 40,000 plants in the Gardens including the world’s oldest pot plant, tallest indoor plant, and some of the largest seeds in the world. Only here can you travel to arid deserts and see huge cacti and venture through the steamy rainforest under giant palm trees.
Don’t miss your chance to see the landmark exhibition of 28 large-scale sculptures set within the Gardens’ beautiful landscape, which closes 30 Mar.
Admission: Adult £12.25. Children under 17 Free (our child price (FREE) runs up to and includes 16 year olds).
*£13.00 from 1 Apr.
Oyster pay as you go cards not valid.
Opening Times: Daily 09.30. Closing times vary throughout the year.
Visit Time: 3-4 hours.
Telephone: 020 8332 5655.
Please see website for more information.
Dates:
22/09/2007 - 31/05/2008
County:
London
Type of attraction:
Historical Houses, Gardens & Parks, Landmarks & Historical Sites
Accessibility:
Yes
Families & children friendly:
Yes
Destination Station
London
Rail Company
All
Getting There
Address: Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB.
Nearest Stations: Kew Gardens, Kew Bridge.
Nearest Bus Routes: 65, 391.
Accessibility
Facilities include access to all buildings throughout the site. This includes the Palm House, the Princess of Wales Conservatory, restaurants and shops. Toilets and wheelchairs are available at the gate (it is preferable to book the latter in advance). Assistance dogs are allowed in the gardens. For more information please telephone the number shown above.
For further information on attraction accessibility please visit
www.directenquiries.com.
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