Top Ten Attractions at Kew Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is in Richmond on the outskirts of London, and is one of the most amazing gardens in the world. It has an extraordinary diversity of plants, over 14,000 trees and it is all set within a vast and beautiful landscape layered with history and heritage. There is always something new happening at Kew Gardens; new festivals, new events, new displays to see and enjoy. Kew Gardens’ Top Attractions featured here are: Kew’s Old Lions These old trees include the ginko (or maiden hair) tree which is one of Kew’s oldest, dating back to 1762 when it was planted by Princess Augusta and Prince Frederick. Kew Palace A rich history spanning nearly 400 years, it is also here that the original botanic gardens at Kew began. The Pagoda Built in 1762 for Princess Augusta, the Pagoda is open to the public the first time in eight years. Don’t miss out on a rare opportunity to cli