A native of the Sumatran rainforest, the titan arum (Amorphophallus titanium) is known in Indonesia as the ‘corpse flower’, ...

One of the world’s most widely cultivated edible mushrooms, Lentinula edodes - or shiitake - has a lesser-known British ...

A global nomenclatural indexing and reference service for medicinal plants aimed at those involved in global health, regulation and research. Medicinal Plant Names Services (MPNS) provides a global ...

I am the research leader for Spatial Analysis within the Informatics and Spatial Analysis Science directorate. My role is to lead spatial analysis at Kew, which covers both GIS (Geographic Information ...

Tom joined Kew in 2024 as Head of Science Policy after eight years at the Academy of Medical Sciences, where he led a team focused on improving the research environment for health research. Prior to ...

From the perfect first date to seasonal family activities, get the most out of your visit to Kew with our tailored trails.

Woody seed pods, capsules, and cones make intriguing and accessible drawing subjects. As dried botanical specimens, they are easy to collect, store, and draw at any time. In this workshop, botanical ...

Experience the magic of outdoor cinema at Kew Gardens this summer! Adventure Cinema is bringing the UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema experience to Kew, with an unforgettable lineup of classic films, musicals, ...

On the High Weald of West Sussex, Wakehurst is accessible by car or bus, and is a short drive from Haywards Heath station. We have a few dos and don'ts in place to keep everyone happy. Please also ...

Experience a world of winter magic in Kew Gardens as our acclaimed light trail, Christmas at Kew, returns this festive season. Christmas at Kew is an unmissable opportunity to herald the start of the ...

This two-day course is an extension of Kew’s renowned Botanical Sketchbook class, led by award-winning botanical artist Lucy T. Smith. Over two days, you will explore pencil and watercolour techniques ...