Kew Royal Botanical Gardens
In beautiful London, on the south bank of the River Thames, there is the most wonderful botanical garden in Great Britain, which is called Kew Gardens. Its area is approximately 120 hectares. This incomparable garden was created in 1759 by Lord Tuxbury. Today, Kew Botanic Gardens is one of the most visited attractions in the UK, where both adults and children enjoy spending time.
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew have a history dating back over 200 years. And it all started with a simple hunting lodge that belonged to Yakov L. His son-in-law, William III, decorated the house with a beautiful garden, which was already in a wonderful place on the banks of the river. Over time, this estate passed into the hands of Princess Caroline, who became seriously interested in gardening and expanded her estate into an area that occupies much more than it now belongs to the botanical garden.
Creating these excellent gardens, all the advantages of their wonderful location were successfully used. For more than a century, the garden has been transformed, and its landscape has been carefully thought out. Today's Kew Botanical Garden is simply mesmerizing with its beauty. He really has something to be famous for, because the local selection of plants belongs to the top three world leaders in the largest collections. Also, you just can't take your eyes off the elegant flower beds, wonderful ponds, slides and various glades that harmoniously fit into the outline of this area.
There are also facilities on the territory of Kew that are presented to travelers. These include George III Castle and Chambers Tower, which dates back to the 18th century. There are also several large greenhouses in Kew Garden. The first one, called the Palm House, was built during the reign of Princess Victoria. Here, even in cold January, you can revel in the flowering of orchids, as well as excellent camellias. This wonderful greenhouse also features tropical plant species. Another greenhouse, called the House of a Softened Climate, is sure to delight visitors with luxurious tea trees, make them admire rhododendrons, as well as its highlight – the wine palm, which dates back 150 years. The third greenhouse is the most modern and proudly displays the Amazonian water lily, which has a huge size, as well as the titanic amorphophallus, which is unique for its large inflorescence. A playground has been improved with the help of weaving plants in the Kew Garden.
An excursion to the Kew Botanical Garden will bring you great pleasure, because here you can not only admire the wonderful nature and structures, but also diversify your knowledge of the plant world. Trams run along the perimeter of the park, which operate on a hop-off system. The local administration welcomes family vacations, as indicated by discounts on tickets when visiting all family members.
