School visits to Kew Gardens
Kew is the perfect setting for an outdoor classroom, and we offer visits for all educational organisations.
What we offer
- EYFS to KS5 curriculum-linked education sessions, led by a Kew teacher, for schools, SEND groups, home educators and other educational organisations.
- Self-led visits for school groups, university groups, home educators and other educational organisations.
How to book
- First, browse our education sessions by key stage.
- Then look at our prices, planning and practical information page for all the essential information you need to organise a school visit. To help plan your day, you'll also get two teacher planning passes once you have booked and paid for your visit.
- Finally, book your visit. We currently have good availability for both self-led visits and visits with education sessions.
Everything you need for a visit
Book an education session
Inspire and engage your pupils with our hands-on sessions run by experienced and enthusiastic Kew teaching staff. We cater for different ages, abilities and learning needs. All sessions are linked to the curriculum.
Plan your visit
Essential information for organising a school visit, including prices, health and safety, preparing your pupils and adults, and what to do on the day.
Downloadable activities for your visit
Find downloadable activities to help you make the most of your school visit in the Gardens and beyond.
Bring Kew into your classroom with Endeavour
Endeavour is a free, interactive library of teaching resources for all key stages, plus a green careers hub and professional development.
Competitions, challenges and resources
Run an Endeavour competition with your class and be in with a chance of winning £1000 for your school. Choose from our library of classroom activities to bring plant science to life.
Green careers hub
Inspire school pupils to cultivate a career in science, horticulture and the natural world.
CPD hub
Designed to enrich your teaching of plant and environmental science, with a focus on climate change.
