Best things to do at Kew this spring

Beautiful blossoms, incredible sculptures and family fun this spring at Kew Gardens.

By Ellie Wilson and Eddie Johnston

While there's never a bad time to visit Kew Gardens, it truly comes to life in the spring.

Along with vibrant spring flowers, there are so many activities, events, walks and more to do across the Gardens.

Whether you're taking a stroll under cherry blossoms or exploring the sculptures of Henry Moore, here are the best things to do at Kew this spring.

Discover the monumental sculptures of Henry Moore
Wander through bluebell woods
Enjoy afternoon tea at Kew Gardens
Learn something new with spring workshops

Discover the monumental sculptures of Henry Moore

From 9 May, discover the artworks of Henry Moore up close across Kew Gardens.

Discover the 30 monumental sculptures installed throughout the Gardens, in what is the largest outdoor exhibition of Moore's work ever presented. You can also explore 90 of Moore’s smaller-scale works in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art.

Discover how nature shaped the imagination of one of Britain's greatest sculptors – from the curves of bones and stones to the quiet power of the landscape.

A Henry Moore sculpture surrounded by trees — Henry Moore, Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae 1968 – 69

Walk through bluebell woods

The best time to see the bluebells is from mid-April to May. They spend most of the year as bulbs underground and emerge to flower from April onwards.

Bluebells are popular with bees, hoverflies, butterflies and other insects, and their flowers provide an important early source of nectar. Head for our Natural Area for a great spot to see bluebells and their pollinators.

While you're in the area, from 28 March you can visit Queen Charlotte's Cottage on weekends and bank holidays. If you're a fan of Bridgerton, you'll be familiar with the fictionalised story of Queen Charlotte, who in reality had the cottage built as a ‘rustic retreat’ for tea and picnics.

Watch the video below to experience the bluebells at Kew during their peak flowering moment.

Enjoy afternoon tea at Kew Gardens

Treat yourself, your mum or your loved ones to a special blossom-themed afternoon tea this spring at the Botanical Brasserie

Enjoy finger sandwiches, delicious traditional scones, delicate pastries and more for £39.50.

Book your table

You can also find sandwiches, drinks and hot food at our other café and restaurants around the Gardens. The Orangery is close by our Magnolia Grove. Victoria Plaza is a short walk from the cherry blossoms behind the Palm House. The Pavilion Bar and Grill is the closest restaurant to Cherry Walk and the Temperate House.

We've also rounded up the best picnic spots in the Gardens for you to put down a blanket, from peaceful woodland to a pretty garden scented with aromatic herbs.

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