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Kew Gardens’ new festival this spring

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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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How to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles at Kew Gardens

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Posted: 17/04/2023

Are you a fan of all things royal? The coronation of King Charles is just around the corner, and Kew Gardens has a special celebration planned just for the occasion. Here’s your guide to celebrate the coronation of King Charles at Kew Gardens: 1. Visit the exhibition Kew Gardens has a special exhibition on display to commemorate the coronation of King Charles. Make sure to visit the Princess of Wales Conservatory for a stunning display of exotic flowers and plants that represent the Crown Jewels, as well as the Royal Family’s coat of arms. The exhibition runs from the king’s coronation to the Jubilee, so don’t miss out! 2. Join the tour Get to know Kew Gardens on an informative tour led by experienced guides. Discover the history and secrets of the gardens, including the unique and rare plants housed here. Don’t forget to ask your guide about the impact of British royals on the garden’s development. The tour lasts around two hours and is suitable for all ages. 3. Enjoy a royal-themed picnic Pack a hamper full of delicious food and enjoy a picnic under a canopy of magnificent trees while basking in the glorious sunshine. Kew Gardens has several picturesque spots where you can lay down your blanket and picnic in style. You can even order a special royal-themed picnic basket with classic British delicacies and refreshing drinks for the perfect coronation celebration. 4. Watch the fireworks As the sun sets over Kew Gardens, prepare for a magical evening with spectacular coronation-themed fireworks… Read More

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What to expect this Christmas at Kew Gardens in London

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Updated: 16/11/2022

From Wednesday 17 November 2021 to Sunday 9 January 2022, Kew Gardens in London is doing Christmas and it needs to be on your list of things to do to end the last two years of nightmare. Now in its ninth festive year, this year’s trail features a host of seasonal favourites alongside pioneering new light installations, illuminating Kew Gardens’ UNESCO World Heritage landscape with vibrant bursts of colour and over a million twinkling lights. Standouts at-a-glance: New installations feature stunning video design and scenescapes inspired by Kew collections Highlights include 12 Days of Christmas tree installation, Christmas Cathedral, and LED light spheres illuminating night sky 200 metres over-head Visitors can keep warm with seasonal street food, mulled wine and hot chocolate, or enjoy a Christmas dinner at newly refurbished The Botanical Brasserie restaurant Trail is supported by Montezuma’s Chocolate This year and kicking off next month in November 2021, we’ll be gifted with a first-time selection of spectacular trees from Kew’s arboretum as their canvas. Creative studio Novak will create a brand-new piece for Christmas 2021, using a stunning combination of video design, projection mapping and light to bring botanical illustrations from Kew’s archive to life, alongside a host of heart-warming festive imagery. Further, a brand-new installation, Spheric, which is a fifteen-metre-wide dome of light covered in over 2,000 individually controlled LED pixels, will sit on a reflective water pool, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this unique mirrored illusion as they cross the lake. And as we’d hope, the favourite Christmas Cathedral returns for 2021, affording guests the perfect opportunity to capture this quintessential… Read More

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What’s on at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in 2021

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Updated: 16/11/2022

After a year of time spent inside, we’re due a long, hot summer of outdoor activities and there are few better than a day spent at London’s Kew Royal Botanic Gardens. Make plans now for the year of new festivals to celebrate British biodiversity and botanical treasures of Japan, like: The Secret world of plants in May. Kew Gardens will put on a large-scale, immersive ‘plantscapes’ representing diverse UK habitats, including coastal cliffs, moorland, and meadows, will celebrate the biodiversity on our doorsteps. A programme of exciting artistic activities designed to capture the imagination will offer visitors a fresh perspective on the ‘wall of green’ that surrounds them, helping them to appreciate and protect the botanical gems to be found in their day-to-day environment. Saturday 1 May – Sunday 19 September As well as a display of the brightest colours on Earth! Inspired by the natural world, you’ll explore the origins of sight and colour, natural phenomena such as bioluminescence, and techniques used by artists to replicate the brightest and most intense hues found in nature, the exhibition will be a treat for the eyes and give visitors a chance to interact with cutting-edge technology and catch a glimpse of its future potential in the art world and beyond. Saturday 1 May – Sunday 12 September October will welcome-in the fiery colours of Japan. In a brand-new festival in the Temperate House. The festival will explore Japan through its fascinating horticultural traditions and wider practices, emphasising the importance of the natural world and the concepts… Read More

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The best of British summer: London’s Kew Gardens are open again

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Posted: 03/07/2020

From Saturday 4 July, Kew Gardens’ world-famous glasshouses will open their doors once more and welcome visitors to step inside and explore the botanical treasures hidden within. Highlights include the Palm House, Temperate House, Waterlily House and the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Even The Hive will open; the one famous for its recreation of life inside a beehive. Limited routes and one-way systems will be in operation, of course, but you’ll still enjoy woodland walks and spectacular meadows at their best this time of year. For more, head to the Kew Gardens’ website. Images courtesy, RBG Kew.

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