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[[File:Kew_royalbritannicgardens_logo.png|thumb|Kew_royalbritannicgardens_logo]] {{short description|Botanical garden in London, England}}
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{{Infobox park
| name = Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
| image = Kew Gardens Palm House, London - July 2009.jpg
| image_size = 300
| image_caption = The Palm House at Kew Gardens
| type = Botanical garden
| location = [[Kew]], [[London Borough of Richmond upon Thames]], [[England]]
| area = 326 acres (132 ha)
| created = 1840
| operator = [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew]]
| status = Open year round
}}

The '''Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew''' (commonly referred to as '''Kew Gardens''') is a world-renowned botanical garden located in [[Kew]], in the [[London Borough of Richmond upon Thames]], [[England]]. The gardens are managed by the [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew]], an internationally important botanical research and education institution. The gardens were founded in 1840 from the exotic garden at [[Kew Park]] in [[Middlesex]], which was augmented by the botanical collections of the [[Royal Horticultural Society]].

==History==
The origins of Kew Gardens can be traced back to the exotic garden at Kew Park, formed by [[Lord Capel of Tewkesbury]] in the early 18th century. The gardens were later expanded by [[Princess Augusta]], the mother of [[King George III]], in 1759. Under the direction of [[Sir Joseph Banks]], the gardens became a leading scientific institution in the late 18th century.

==Collections==
Kew Gardens is home to one of the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world. The living collections include more than 30,000 different kinds of plants, while the herbarium, one of the largest in the world, has over seven million preserved plant specimens. The gardens also house extensive collections of plant-related artifacts, including books, botanical illustrations, and manuscripts.

==Notable Structures==
Kew Gardens features several iconic structures, including:
* The [[Palm House]], a large glasshouse built in the 1840s to house tropical plants.
* The [[Temperate House]], the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world.
* The [[Princess of Wales Conservatory]], which houses ten different climatic zones.
* The [[Kew Pagoda]], a ten-story octagonal structure built in 1762.

==Research and Education==
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a leading center for botanical research and education. It conducts extensive research in plant and fungal biology, conservation, and sustainable development. The gardens also offer a range of educational programs for all ages, from school visits to postgraduate courses.

==UNESCO World Heritage Site==
In 2003, Kew Gardens was designated a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] in recognition of its historical significance and its contributions to botanical science and conservation.

==Visiting==
Kew Gardens is open to the public year-round and offers a variety of attractions, including guided tours, seasonal events, and exhibitions. The gardens also feature several cafes and gift shops.

==Related Pages==
* [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew]]
* [[Kew]]
* [[London Borough of Richmond upon Thames]]
* [[Royal Horticultural Society]]
* [[Sir Joseph Banks]]
* [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]

[[Category:Botanical gardens in England]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in London]]
[[Category:World Heritage Sites in England]]
[[Category:1840 establishments in England]]
[[Category:Kew Gardens]]

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