Kew Gardens Explorer

Thursday 15 July 2021
09:30 to 15:30

Minibuses depart from and return to KCN office.

Meals are not included, please either bring your own food and drinks or purchase them on site during the event
£2

Kew Gardens’ magnificent scientific collection contains plants from tropical, temperate, arid and alpine climates. Their expert horticulturalists grow them both in the gardens and in controlled conditions within glasshouses and nurseries. With over 8.5 million items, Kew houses the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world.

Our visit will coincide with Kew’s Community Access Week and we hope the following activities will be available;

11am: Walking tour of Kew Gardens by expert guide (public) This tour is the perfect opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the Gardens and celebrate the world-class collections, iconic buildings, and outstanding landscapes.

11:30am: Land train tour (public)

The Kew Explorer land train is a relaxed and gentle way to explore the Gardens and learn about the diverse living collection. It runs on the hour.


11:30am: Kitchen Garden Basil Talk and Tour (private to KCN)

Meet Kew Kitchen Gardener Hélèna Dove, who will share the results of growing different basil species and cultivars to compare their taste, appearance and productivity; showcasing this diverse herb.

There are only 6 places available on each tour lots will be drawn on the day if a session is oversubscribed.

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
To allow for some social distancing on the two 16
-seater minibuses this event is limited to a maximum number of 20 carers. One minibus will carry eight carers plus KCN representative (offering full social distancing). The other minibus will have 12 passengers plus KCN rep (limited social distancing)

Contact Layla
wellbeing@kingstoncarers.org.uk
020 3031 2757
Cost £2.50