A breath of fresh air in one of the world's largest botanical gardens
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Commonly referred to as Kew Gardens, but its official name is the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a world-renowned botanical garden in southwest London.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site covers just under 300 acres or around 151 hectares and is made up of gardens, art galleries, Kew Palace, glasshouses, a tree top walkway and lots of open space for families to walk around and enjoy.
Kew Gardens dates back to the 18th century when it was founded as a private garden by Princess Augusta, the mother of King George III. It was later expanded and developed by subsequent monarchs and became a significant centre for botanical research and plant conservation.
The gardens are home to an extensive collection of plants from all over the world, making it one of the most diverse botanical gardens globally and the collection includes over 50,000 living plants, as well as millions of preserved plant specimens and a vast library of botanical literature.
Kew Gardens plays a vital role in plant conservation efforts worldwide and it houses the Millennium Seed Bank, a project aimed at conserving seeds from around the globe to safeguard against extinction. Kew scientists conduct research on plant biodiversity, ecology, and genetics to support conservation initiatives.
Kew Gardens was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2003, along with its sister garden, Wakehurst Place, in recognition of its cultural and scientific significance!
A great place to visit as a family as it offers a fun day out and great way to entertain the kids!