Kew Gardens Experience Days

There's nothing like spending a few hours strolling around beautiful gardens to give you inspiration and thought for your own patch at home.  

The world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are situated in Richmond, Surrey.   Amongst other things, they boast a Treetop Walkaway, which offers spectactular views of the treetops and gardens below;  the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art, dedicated solely to botanical art, the Palm House and Rose Garden.  The Palm House is one the largest surviving Victorian glasshouses in the world, whilst the Waterlily House has some of the world's largest water lilies and the smallest, too!  

The Princess of Wales Conservatory has 10 different climatic zones; these include a cacti section, an orchid section and an area for carniverous plants, while the Alpine House holds the small, delicate flowers that grow in high mountain areas.  The Arboretum has the 'Old Lions', Kew's oldest trees;  some have been growing in the Gardens since their beginning in 1759!

You could look at buying a garden lover a gift from Kew's online shop, or you could look at treating them to a Kew Gardens Experience.  Here are some ideas from gift experience companies...

Combine the visit with a Cream Tea or Afternoon Tea

Visit to Kew Gardens and Palace with Cream Tea for Two - £43.00 from Virgin Experience Days

Kew Gardens Private Guided Walking Tour and Admission for Two 

This is a great opportunity to have a private guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.  Over an hour, a guide will show you the best bits of these world famous gardens - a wonderful opportunity to ask lots of questions!   Visit the Princess of Wales Conservatory - it  has 10 different climatic zones,  Delve into the rainforest and stroll along the treetop walkway, enjoy the tranquil lily pond and spend the rest of the day just enjoying the gardens. Kew has one of the world's largest collections of living plants, so a day there is something really rather special. From Red Letter Days

Combine Kew Gardens with another activity or attraction to visit

Kew Gardens Visit and River Cruise from Central London for Two

What a way to combine two things to do!  Start off in Westminster, where you'll embark on a sightseeing cruise along the River Thames, taking in views of world-famous landmarks as you head along the river to Kew Gardens.  Then you can have a very enjoyable time strolling through the amazing gardens at Kew, taking in the sights, sounds and scents, and the beauty of this world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.  For £56 from Buy a Gift