The Temperate House sits at the heart of the gardens, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003. The gardens are home to Kew Palace, once a home for King George III’s large family.

MY FIRST trip to London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, was spectacular. I set out on an unusually mild February day to visit this year’s annual orchid festival, which was celebrating the 4000 ...

At Kew Gardens, we want people to come and engage with different parts of the world and do so all in a single day.” Andrew Whittle and Ryan Lanj with their humpback whale sculpture.