Kew

Hello chums
Me and Aunt Sally are considering visiting Kew, when we spend a few days away visiting London. We’ll be there around the last week of August. So, is it ‘all that’? I was watching Gardeners World tonight where they featured the restoration of main (?) glasshouse which houses tropical ferns and the like. Nice, of course, but apart from the specimen trees and suchlike in the grounds, is that it? I am of course being simplistic, but as a yardstick, I loved Wisley. So, worth a visit?
Cheers, Freddy.

 

I spent most of my last day in England, visiting the gardens. The areas underglass are amazing. There are benches scattered everywhere to relax and enjoy the peaceul surroundings. They have the summer house of the King... hmmm, can't remember which one, well, the one with umpty children, and there are people tnere who tell you all about the workings of the spits for cooking etc. They have a couple of lovely areas to sit and have a cuppa and sweets or a sandwich. And I liked the gift shop too.

 

I haven't been for 10yrs, but if you like Wisley you will find Kew a couple of notches up on that, IMO.
Probably dependant on what appeals to you, but for me the it is the greenhouses.

Outside is good also, but dont remember large areas of herbaceous perennials etc. that you get at Wisley.

 

Forgot to mention that the glass house which has the trees etc, you can't take a picture in there. The humidity fogs up your lens !

 

I'm thinking of going back again one day.
@Fat Controller , is it still possible to park outside the Victoria gate after 10pm?

 

And a good percentage of us qualify for consideration rates ..

 

Stupid me, I meant 10am.

 

That is where I bought my king protea seeds.

And also the picture of the month entry, "Floating", which is a lttle foggy.

I burst out laughing in there. As soon as I saw that giant 10 foot or so lily pad, I thought about the old Tarzan movie where boy floats down the river dangerously close to a giant waterfall... way too much fun Course lots must have thought I was a bit nuts but I didn't care.. I did stifle quickly and don't think I woke anybody up...

 

Thanks for the replies folks Sounds like I shouldn’t miss an opportunity. @Fat Controller , the plan is to catch a train and link up with the overground/underground. Not quite sure offhand how it works in practice, although I was assured by the site warden that it’s easy enough, and that it’s a good location for exploring the capital.

 

That might well be a great help, thanks. We’re staying here...
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-...kinghamshire/wyatts-covert-caravan-club-site/