Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew,

#aprilblooms #royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew—commonly known as Kew Gardens—is one of the most famous botanical gardens in the world. Located in Richmond, London, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its vast plant collections, scientific research, and historic architecture. ⸻ Quick Facts • Location: Richmond, London, England • Established: 1759 • UNESCO World Heritage Site: Designated in 2003 • Size: Over 300 acres (121 hectares) • Plant Species: More than 50,000 living plants • Herbarium Specimens: Over 8.5 million preserved specimens (one of the largest in the world) ⸻ Highlights & Attractions 1. Temperate House • The largest Victorian glasshouse in the world. • Houses rare and endangered temperate plants from Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific islands. 2. Palm House • A magnificent 19th-century glasshouse filled with tropical rainforest plants. • One of the first large-scale uses of wrought iron in architecture. 3. Princess of Wales Conservatory • A modern glasshouse with 10 distinct climate zones. • Features everything from desert succulents to tropical orchids. 4. Treetop Walkway • A 200-meter long walkway rising 18 meters above the ground. • Offers a bird’s-eye view of the forest canopy. Getting There - Attractions - Hotels - Food & Restaurants - Shopping -