Museum
British Museum
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Garden · United Kingdom · England
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
A huge UNESCO-listed botanic garden with glasshouses, a treetop walkway and a Palm House.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew matters
Kew combines science and beauty. Victorian glasshouses hold tropical plants, an elevated walkway takes you into the canopy, and the grounds are home to thousands of plant species. It is a restful escape from central London.
Talking points
- The Palm House is an elegant Victorian glass-and-iron landmark.
- A treetop walkway gives a view from the canopy.
- It is a major centre for plant science.
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