People are largely unaware of the distribution and abundance of the native trees and wild orchids that can be find on their ...

Plants and fungi are vital to the future of food, clean air and medicine. We're fighting against biodiversity loss to save life on Earth.

Only 30 mins from Central London. Our four gates can be accessed by rail, bus or river. Parking is limited.

I am a Research leader in Spatial and Data analysis with a main interest in ecology and biogeography. My research focuses on understanding the spatial distribution of plant biodiversity in tropical ...

As the season gracefully unfolds, marvel at the gradual emergence of rhododendrons. The woodlands, once again, don a charming adornment of bluebells, carpeting our landscape. An ever-evolving array of ...

I head the Science Collections Department which includes the Herbarium, Fungarium, Spirit Collection, Economic Botany Collection, the Seed Collections, DNA and Tissue Bank, micromorphological slide ...

I have worked on diverse aspects of fungi for over 50 years, and I am especially well-known for estimates of global fungal species diversity, inventorying, improving nomenclatural systems, the use of ...

Open today Open today: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (last entry 6:00 pm) ...

Whilst we were closed, we lost vital income that supported our world-class horticultural and conservation work. We need your help more than ever to protect the future of Kew. If you can't get to the ...

The Princess of Wales Conservatory will be partially closed for glass cleaning for the week of 14 to 20 April 2025. Please use the south entrance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. With ten ...

Book now to enjoy the opportunity to cycle in the beautiful setting of Kew Gardens. This is a rare chance to experience the Gardens on two wheels. Come with your family, or bring along your friends ...

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817 – 1911) was a trailblazing botanist and explorer and Kew’s second Director. Detailing plant diversity and economic botany throughout his many expeditions, he remains an ...