It doesn’t matter whether you’re a fan of gardening or not, a trip to Kew is always worth it.
There are many things to do, and you might need more than a day (I would recommend membership as it works out far cheaper than the price of a one-off entrance fee). My personal highlights include taking a picnic and sitting by the lake, which has a fairly new bridge, which is not only beautiful and seems to sit on top of the water, but it also makes crossing the lake much easier.
The palm house is well worth a visit, and do make the time to climb the spiral staircase as the views are worth it. Don’t be surprised to end up a bit wet by your time in here, the plants need plenty of water and are sprayed regularly. The temperature of the house is also either a bonus on a bit of a chilly day, or a bit of a curse if you’re visiting on an already hot and humid day.
The water lily house is amazing when the water lily is at its peak and you might be lucky enough, like I was once, to have butterflies fluttering by.
The new sky walkway isn’t for the feint hearted! Not only did the lift not work on the day I went recently, but the platform actually moves, giving an unstable feel to it, but again it’s worth the effort.
Kew’s programme of events changes regularly as plants and flowers come into season which helps to give it a feeling of there always being something new to see. So, take the kids, take a pic-nic (though there are plenty of places to buy food and drink) take grandparents, friends, lovers or even visit on your own. You will not be disappointed.
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