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/ Kew Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the most complete Princess
public gardens in the world, are a World Heritage Site. Augusta
Their reputation was first established by Sir Joseph King George
III’s mother
Banks, the British natur alist and plant hunter, who established the
worked here in the late 18th century. first garden on
The former royal gardens were a 9-acre (3.6-ha)
given to the nation in 1841 and site here
in 1759.
now display about 30,000 plants.
Garden enthusiasts will want
a full day to visit. Kew is also a
centre for scientific research.

. Pagoda
William Chambers’ pagoda, built in
1762, reflects the fashion of the time.
KEY
1 Cherry Walk
2 The Temperate House
3 Waterlily Pond
4 Queen Charlotte’s Cottage
5 River Thames
6 Sackler Crossing
7 Marianne North Gallery
8 King William’s Temple
9 Azalea Garden
0 Climbers and Creepers soft
play area
q Kew Palace
w Nash Conservatory
e The Orangery restaurant
r Duke’s Garden
t Princess of Wales Conservatory
Encompassing ten climatic zones,
this glasshouse contains cacti, Lion Gate
giant waterlilies and orchids.
entrance
y Davies Alpine House
u Rock Garden
i Winter Garden
o Campanile
p Rose Garden
a Crocus carpet
s Temple of Bellona . Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway
d Great Broad Walk Borders This 200-m (660-ft) walkway meanders through
the tree canopy and offers fine views.

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