WHAT’S IN THE GARDENS
From Victorian glasshouses to an Alpine rock garden, there’s something to see in every corner.
Great Broad Walk Borders
Feast your senses on these rich, colourful borders – a striking walkway into the heart of Kew. Believed to be the longest herbaceous borders in the country – and possibly in the world – our Great Broad Walk Borders stretch out in a rainbow of colour.
At more than 320 metres, the borders offer an adventure for the senses – with fresh fragrances, dazzling flower beds and feathery grasses in a joyful display that evolves with the seasons.
Originally designed as an impressive promenade to the Palm House, the borders were replanted in 2016. Arranged in themes across eight large circular beds, they showcase a spectacular range of plant families – ideal inspiration for your own garden.
Mediterranean Garden and King William’s Temple
Visit our Mediterranean habitat and discover its incredible plant diversity.
Planted in 2007 to depict a typical Mediterranean natural habitat, this area of the Gardens transports you to the sun-kissed landscape of Southern Europe.
It was designed to highlight the economic uses of Mediterranean plants, the diversity of life the habitat supports and the conservation efforts needed to ensure its survival.
In the centre of the Mediterranean Garden stands King William’s Temple, built in 1837 for Queen Victoria, in memory of William IV.
Arboretum
Explore our vast collection of 14,000 trees, a unique living landscape shaped by the seasons.
A journey inside this unique collection is a chance to experience the beauty and diversity of forests around the globe. Stretching across two-thirds of the Gardens, the Arboretum surrounds our glasshouses in a leafy enclave for you to walk, wander and discover.
The 14,000 trees rooted here represent more than 2,000 species, including rare and ancient varieties. This great collection contains trees as old as the Gardens themselves, many that cannot be found anywhere else in Britain.
Meaning ‘a place with trees’ in Latin, the Arboretum is not only a striking landscape but a scientific treasure trove, vital to our botanical and conservation research.
Every tree planted here is a source of knowledge, helping us conserve the habitats of beloved native trees and protect some of the world’s most fascinating species at risk from deforestation.
FAMILIES
Kew Gardens has acres of Gardens to explore, secrets to unearth and science discoveries waiting to be revealed. Have a fantastic day out with a family adventure at Kew Gardens.