General Information
Cultural collections description
Kew Gardens extends to 300 acres and houses plants from all over the world. As well as tropical and desert glasshouses containing plants that could never usually survive in Britain, there are also several museums, galleries and historic buildings in its grounds. The international collection of plants at Kew really took off in the 18th century due to the influence of Sir Joseph Banks, a wealthy entrepreneur and natural history enthusiast. Banks travelled round the world with Captain Cook and later instigated plant collecting projects in South Africa, India, Abyssinia, China and Australia.
Today Kew undertakes scientific research all over the world, aimed at preserving habitats, most recently in Latin America and the wet tropics of Africa.
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Asian: Japanese
General Information
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Indoor soft play area
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
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