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Things To Do In London: Kew Gardens and More!

Posted on July 2, 2008 - Filed Under Travel

The article talks about the beautiful and impressive Kew Gardens, and other things to do in London in the area.

Among the most refreshing things to do in London this summer is to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. The Kew Gardens, as it is commonly referred to, offers you the opportunity to cope with the summer heat by cooling off in this vast green environment.

The Kew Gardens is primarily a botanical research center and a training ground for professional gardeners. There are thens of thousands of collections of orchids, ferns, mountain plants, tropical lilies, cacti and other plants. Since its establishment, it has attracted millions of visitors from all over the world, making it one of the most popular things to see and do in London. The 326-acre site consists of greenhouses, walks, pavilions, lakes, museums, tropical lilies, a forest and some of the architectural crafts of Sir William Chambers. The newly-constructed XStrata Treetop Walkway makes a visit to the Kew Gardens even better. With no additional charge to the gardens’ entrance fee of $25.50, (children 16 and under enter for free with every accompanying adult), visitors now have the chance to experience the trees and wildlife at 18 meters high. The walkway also allows you to have a bird’s eye view of the entire Kew Gardens as well as the London skyline.

The best thing about the Kew Gardens is its very own London Underground Tube station, giving you easy access to the arboretum as well as the other attractions and activities in the area. If you wish to catch live musical performances, you can check out either Carling Apollo Hammersmith or the Sheperds Bush Empire just about three miles from the Kew Gardens. The two serve as concert venues for both local and international artists, and over the years have hosted some of the world’s finest musical acts like the Beatles, Bob Marley, the Rolling Stones, Incubus, the Black Eyed Peas and more. The Museum of Rugby is also located near the Kew Gardens. In the museum, you will find a huge collection of books, balls and programs related to the sport and its history. Galleries of shirts, photographs of former Rugby legends are spread throughout the museum.

There are a lot of restaurants , bars and pubs near the Kew Gardens. You might even find it difficult to choose where to go for a meal or a drink. The Pizza Express serves nothing but the best Italian dishes at a very reasonable price. The Travelodge Kew London is just around the corner to take care of your accommodation needs while you enjoy your Kew Gardens visit and all the other things to do in London during your summer vacation.

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