Trees glorious trees, beautiful proud ducks, plenty of places to hide, a picnic lovers paradise and a floral feast. I’m talking about Kew Gardens, it was ‘blooming’ lovely last weekend, perfect for lazing or strolling.
Escape for a while…
Peonies in bloom
Victoria Gate entrance , the nearest to Kew Gardens tube station.
Get your tickets
My second visit to Kew Gardens was a sunny and curious one – my last visit must have been well over ten years ago!
There seem to be quite a few things that are under construction and ‘due to open soon’ around the garden. The new children’s garden is set to open next year, and the Japenese garden was in the midst of some major ‘re-furb’ action.
A couple of tips
They’ve introduced a train to Kew Gardens called the ‘Kew Explorer’, for £5 you can buy a day ticket and jump on to be driven around the key points, it’s hop on and off style, but you will be strongly advised not to hop off as you might struggle to hop back on again (the train is always pretty full).
I’d say do the full lap on the train to get a general ‘feel’ of the gardens and then go back to the areas you want to spend more time in after.
The Orangery
If you want a hearty hot meal, head for ‘The Orangery’, this restaurant does some lovely food and cakes with plenty of seating ares.
Then walk off all those calories while you take in the Kew views!
Got me thinking about Christmas…..
Tropical!!
Kew Palace
Picture Perfect
Trees, and more trees
Majestic, strong and well rooted
Even trees like to do the twist….
A well made bed…
Kew Gardens has a badger set on site, and welcomes badgers who visit in the night digging for food!
Just keep walking…
Feed your senses
Pretty and peaceful….
On the way home
All those lovely plants and flowers got a a good watering!
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Michael Moore
What a beautiful journey on this gloomy Easter morning here on the Gulf Coast of Alabama! It also made me long to return to the UK and London… I experienced the gardens literally decades ago while stationed in Suffolk.
Cherryl
I’m glad this post brought a little cheer ✨🌳🌼 maybe you’ll visit again one day, seems like it’s ever evolving.
Chandra Lynn
I get so overwhelmed when I think about posting my Botanical Gardens photos–there are always hundreds. But your post is excellent and inspiring. Maybe, I’ll do a post this week and share some of the beauties I discovered there.
Cherryl
Awww, thank you Chandra, I’m glad you liked them. I know what you mean though, it’s a task in itself going through all the photos (I take way more pics than I ever do anything with lol). You should definitely do a post with what you have – share the beauty!! 📷😊🌾
PoetSpeak
A truly colourful, varied and bewitching post! Thanks also for liking annegaelan16.blog/.
Cherryl
Thank you so much!
alexraphael
I’ve been and the photos took me right back 🙂
Cherryl
I hope those are some good memories.
alexraphael
Very much so 🙂
etiliyle
Good shooting. 💖
Cherryl
Thank you!
Robyn Haynes
Wonderful photos! I feel as if I’ve had a personal guided tour.
Cherryl
Awww…thank you