Join Iain Parkinson, Wakehurst’s Head of Landscape & Horticulture as he reflects on the beauty and importance of meadows.

Orangery Coffee, cakes, and light meals. Best spot for a more informal lunch or coffee break. Take away or eat in — indoor seating and outdoor terrace available. Opening times Monday to Friday: 10am ...

Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site.

Scientists at RBG Kew and Queen Mary University of London have found evidence that young ash tree populations are evolving ...

Kew Science Our purpose is to help stop biodiversity loss and develop nature-based solutions to some of humanity’s biggest global challenges.

Technology like LiDAR isn’t just used for scientific research though: it’s also the magic behind some incredible art. Of the ...

The giant waterlily (Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid') we grew in our Princess of Wales Conservatory in 1995 got a Guinness World Record when its leaves reached a then record-breaking dimension of 2.5m in ...

1) Ghost palm of Borneo published after 90 years – Plectocomiopsis hantu It can take several years to describe a new species, and this first example is no exception. Although known to the local ...

Orchid seeds are spread by the wind, which is why they're so tiny. Varying when each seed germinates protects the population ...

Accessibility map This map prioritises accessibility information and highlights areas of sensory interest. It also includes a zoomed-in map of part of the Gardens, to help you navigate the busiest ...

What's in the Gardens Get closer to nature and uncover the science behind our plants and glasshouses with this handy list of must-see features.