Kew Gardens, Botanical garden in Richmond upon Thames, England
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew spans 326 acres of land, containing greenhouses, meadows, and specialized gardens with over 30,000 plant species.
The gardens evolved from two separate properties in the 14th century, later unified under royal patronage during King George III's reign in the 1700s.
The Palm House, constructed between 1844 and 1848, represents Victorian engineering with its glass and iron structure housing tropical plant collections.
Visitors can access Kew Gardens through Richmond or Kew Gardens stations, with the Victoria Gate entrance providing direct access to main attractions.
The Millennium Seed Bank at Kew Gardens maintains the world's largest wild plant seed collection, preserving over 2.4 billion seeds from different species.
Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Website: https://kew.org
GPS coordinates: 51.47889,-0.29361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15
These botanical gardens are research centers with greenhouses, plant collections and exhibitions. They maintain native and exotic plant species in designed gardens. The grounds present different climate zones with corresponding vegetation, from tropical rainforests to desert plants. Visitors find scientific information about botany.
These gardens display plant diversity worldwide. From French palace gardens to Asian botanical parks, the selection includes historical sites, modern parks, and UNESCO World Heritage locations. Each garden presents specific plant collections, design styles, and cultural traditions.
Kew Palace
556 m
Great Pagoda
859 m
Syon Park
1 km
The Queen's Cottage
943 m
Palm House
127 m
St Anne's Church, Kew
675 m
Kew Green
677 m
Watermans
836 m
Temperate House
495 m
St Luke's Church, Kew
637 m
Lots Ait
727 m
Kew Baptist Church
850 m
Kew Cricket Club Ground
729 m
Cambridge Cottage, Kew Gardens
608 m
Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
505 m
Temple of Aeolus
293 m
Japanese Gateway (Chokushi-Mon)
825 m
Temple Of Bellona
243 m
Water Lily House
125 m
Temple of Arethusa
193 m
Congregational Church
1.2 km
Campanile
201 m
Orangery
492 m
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Library, Art & Archives
723 m
Brentford Monument
924 m
The Sower
501 m
King William's Temple
248 m
Ruined arch, including fragments of masonry at the base of the arch
558 mReviews
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