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Kew Gardens’ new festival this spring

Updated: 17/01/2024

Brand new festival launches at Kew, celebrating the beauty of spring flowers through music. Get ready to be enchanted by the sights, sounds, and scents of the season, as Kew Gardens unveils its latest extravaganza: Sounds of Blossom: Awaken your senses. From Friday 23 March to Sunday 14 April 2024, visitors can immerse themselves in a multisensory experience amidst the breathtaking backdrop of London’s iconic living landscapes. Partnering with the esteemed Royal College of Music, this groundbreaking festival promises to blend the harmony of nature with the power of music. Prepare to have your senses awakened as you walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by vibrant blossoms and captivating melodies. Working alongside students from the Royal College of Music, Kew Gardens has commissioned six bespoke compositions that pay homage to the unique landscape of the season. These enchanting soundscapes will subtly emerge from specially selected locations throughout the gardens, such as avenues of cherry blossom and vistas adorned with magnolias. As you meander through these artistic harmonies, you’ll find yourself transported to a world where nature and music intertwine. But that’s not all! Each weekend, visitors will have the pleasure of witnessing live musical performances by talented students. From classical favorites to toe-tapping jazz melodies, their repertoire is sure to delight and inspire. Of course, the horticultural wonders of Kew Gardens are not to be missed. As the trees burst into flower and bulbs paint the grounds with splashes of color, the Gardens truly come alive. Take a leisurely stroll along Cherry Walk… Read More

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What to see at Kew Gardens before summer ends

by James Banham

Posted: 29/06/2023

Don’t let the summer slip away without experiencing the breathtaking beauty of Kew Gardens after hours with a new series of unique events. From classical music concerts to guided wine tastings, these evening events offer a rare opportunity to explore this UNESCO World Heritage site at sunset, when the gardens take on an entirely different kind of magic. On Thursday 21 September, The Nash Sessions kick off the musical side of things with a special performance by The Morassi Quartet. This talented group, who have wowed audiences across the UK and beyond, will perform a selection of classical favourites from Mozart and Debussy, as well as popular hits from Adele and The Beatles, all by candlelight in the beautiful surroundings of Kew’s oldest glasshouse. For those more interested in wine, the Kew Series in partnership with Laithwaites Wine presents Wine Walks on Wednesday 6 September. This multi-sensory guided tour of the gardens includes tastings of sparkling rosé in the Rose Garden, Italian wines in the Mediterranean Garden, and tropical New World wines inside the magnificent Temperate House. The evening ends on a high note at the Pavilion Bar & Grill with a classic Bordeaux vintage, offering a chance to soak up the late summer ambience of Kew Gardens while sipping on delicious, lesser-known grape varieties. And for those wanting to take home a piece of the experience, visitors can purchase bottles from the newly launched Kew Series by Laithwaites range of wines, which showcases lesser-known yet deeply delicious grape varieties from around the world. 10%… Read More

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