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Celebrating 250 Years of Kew
See Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Place bursting with colour for its 250th anniversary in 2009. Throughout the year, we are celebrating Kew's pivotal role as a world-leader in plant science and conservation. Visitors will get a glimpse into the important role botanic gardens play in the future of the planet. Exotic orchids, wildflowers from across the world and outstanding garden designs are on display.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew takes the date of its official 'birth' from the year that William Aiton was appointed to care for and expand the gardens at Kew for Princess Augusta. That was 1759 and the Gardens have expanded and developed beyond all recognition since then.
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International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Pavilion Restaurant, Kew Gardens23 May to 13 September 2009
Showcasing the best images from the second annual International Garden Photographer of the Year competition, this fantastic exhibition brings inspiring garden photography to Kew in an outdoor display.
More about the IGPOTY exhibition
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British Museum Debate: 'Whose landscape is it anyway?'
6 July 2009
BBC environment correspondent Sarah Mukherjee chairs a debate about the economic, scientific and cultural tensions that arise when humans assert their ability to dominate the landscape.
More information and booking details
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Kew 250th Anniversary Walking Tours
Daily during 2009
Visitors to Kew this summer can join one of our daily 250th Anniversary Tours, or book in advance for an opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Gardens.
More about Kew's Walking Tours
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Scientific Conference
12 - 16 October 2009
Plant Conservation for the next decade: a celebration of Kew's 250th Anniversary.
Kew will host a scientific conference showcasing our conservation research and inviting leading international research scientists to present papers on a variety of conservation themes.
More details and conference booking
Latest News
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Royal Mail launches commemorative stamps for Kew's 250th
Kew is partnering with both Royal Mail and the Royal Mint to produce special limited-edition souvenirs for our 250th anniversary.
27/05/2009 | Read moreThe Queen visits Kew’s magnificent gardens to celebrate our 250th anniversary
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The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh paid a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to mark the importance of plants for life and find out more about our global science and conservation work.
Director Stephen Hopper reflects on 250 years of science at Kew
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Prof. Stephen Hopper talks about Kew's notable place in the history of plant science and how his predecessors positioned Kew as one of the world’s leading plant diversity and science powerhouses.