Orchids
Inspired by the biodiversity of China
Date
7 February to 8 March 2026
Time
Daily from 11am
Please note, last entry to the Gardens is 4pm until 28 February and 5pm in March. If booking a later time slot, please ensure you arrive before this.
Location
Prices
Included with entry to the Gardens.
You must book a time slot to be admitted to Orchids.
Join us for an orchid spectacular inspired by China, as we celebrate 30 years of our much-loved orchid festival.
The 2026 festival takes inspiration from China’s remarkable biodiversity, heritage and design traditions, filling our Princess of Wales glasshouse with a dazzling array of orchids and large-scale floral installations, as well as a soundtrack by musicians Yijia and mui zyu.
Wander among dragons, lanterns and intricate plant sculptures that bring to life the beauty and wildlife of one of the world’s most biodiverse countries and experience a burst of colour and warmth in the winter months.
Orchids will also provide an opportunity to celebrate the reach of Kew’s science and highlight the importance of plant conservation and global collaboration.
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Member-only timeslots
- Member-only timeslots are available daily from 10.15am to 11am throughout Orchids. Member timeslots are also available from 11am to 4pm every day.
- These timeslots are for Kew members and allocated guests only and must be booked in advance. Please bring your membership card for scanning upon arrival along with ID.
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Accessibility
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are permitted in the Princess of Wales Conservatory during the orchid festival. Please note that not all of the glasshouse is wheelchair accessible, but all locations pertaining to the orchid festival are.
For the best experience, we advise visitors using a mobility scooter or wheelchair to consider booking quieter slots, such as weekday mornings or one of our Monday quiet sessions as weekend slots tend to be very busy.
Kew mobility scooters can be booked out in advance on our accessibility page.
Monday quiet sessions
On Mondays throughout Orchids (9, 16, 23 February and 2 March) from 11am to 12pm, we have a limited number of tickets for people to enter the festival before it opens to the general public. This offers a quieter and more comfortable experience for autistic visitors, people with learning disabilities, visitors using mobility scooters or wheelchairs, or those with other sensory processing differences to enjoy Orchids.
Supported by Regent Seven Seas Cruises®
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® is the world’s leading ultra‑luxury cruise line, inviting guests to Experience the Unrivalled™. As sponsor of the Orchids Festival China, Regent is proud to partner with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Our collaboration reflects a deep shared appreciation of our world’s incredible natural beauty and diversity. Sailing to more than 550 destinations across seven continents, guests effortlessly enjoy All-Inclusive, Unrivalled Luxury™ exploring the world with ease and elegance.
