Kew Gardens
리치먼드어폰템스구
botanical garden and world's largest collection of living plants in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:32
Welcome to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, a unique institution that combines over 260 years of history with world-class science and breathtaking natural beauty. Founded in 1759, Kew has grown from a small royal pleasure…
Listen in the app2The Palm House: A Victorian Rainforest1:28
We start at the iconic Palm House, a masterpiece of Victorian engineering built in the 1840s. Designed by Decimus Burton and Richard Turner, it was the first large-scale use of wrought iron for a structure of this kind. …
Listen in the app3The Water Lily House: Giants and Rarities1:19
Located just a short walk from the Palm House is the charming Water Lily House, built in 1852. This structure was specifically designed to house the 'Victoria cruziana,' one of the world’s largest water lilies from South America. …
Listen in the app4The Temperate House: A Cathedral of Glass1:21
The Temperate House is the largest surviving Victorian glasshouse in the world. Recently restored in 2018 to its former glory, it houses a collection of 1,500 species of plants from temperate regions—areas where the temperature…
Listen in the app5The Hive: An Immersive Bee Experience1:17
The Hive is one of Kew’s most innovative and modern attractions. Designed by artist Wolf Gang Buttress and opened in 2016, this 17-meter-high aluminum structure was inspired by scientific research into the health of honeybees. …
Listen in the app6The Treetop Walkway: A Bird's Eye View1:10
For those with a head for heights, the Treetop Walkway offers a unique perspective on the gardens. Standing 18 meters above the ground, this 100-meter-long walkway takes you right into the canopy of some of Kew’s broadleaf trees…
Listen in the app7The Great Pagoda and Japanese Gateway1:22
In the southern corner of the gardens stands the Great Pagoda, a stunning example of 18th-century 'Chinoiserie' style. Designed by Sir William Chambers and completed in 1762, it was built for Princess Augusta and was the height…
Listen in the app8Kew Gardens1:11
As our tour of Kew Gardens comes to an end, we hope you leave with a deeper appreciation for the vital role this institution plays in our world. From the historic grandeur of the Victorian glasshouses to the cutting-edge science…
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As our tour of Kew Gardens comes to an end, we hope you leave with a deeper appreciation for the vital role this institution plays in our world. From the historic grandeur of the Victorian glasshouses to the cutting-edge science…
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What is Kew Gardens?
Kew Gardens is a place in 리치먼드어폰템스구 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 리치먼드어폰템스구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 11 min 51 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.4789, -0.2936 |
| Last updated |
