Locals are being invited to enjoy a variety of events at Kew Gardens this November.
From the return of Christmas at Kew and a new art show exploring Indian botanical history to a mushroom workshop, autumn walks, and a festive jazz session by Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, there’s something for everyone.
Christmas at Kew | Selected dates, 14th November 2025 to 4th January 2026 | 4.20pm to 10pm | Kew Gardens (Entrances: Victoria Gate, Brentford Gate and Elizabeth Gate)
Christmas at Kew is an unmissable opportunity to herald the start of the festive season or welcome in the New Year with family and friends. The new 2025 trail promises to be as magical as ever.
Don’t miss spectacular new creations from world-wide artists presented uniquely for the first time in the UK. These larger-than-life illuminations are always unforgettable and to make it even more memorable, glimpse Father Christmas along the way.
Enjoy delicious street food with festive delights ranging from hot dishes and sweet treats to spiced winter warmers and hot chocolate along the trail and in the food court by the Temperate House. The Pavilion Bar & Grill will also be open for walk-ins, offering a special festive menu.
The Singh Twins and Flora Indica | Until 12th April 2026 | Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art | Included with entry
This autumn in Kew’s Shirley Sherwood Gallery, discover two complementary exhibitions that explore the complex colonial history of botanical art through both historical and contemporary lenses. In Gallery 5, Botanical Tales and Seeds of Empire by internationally acclaimed artists The Singh Twins showcases a striking new body of work inspired by Kew’s botanical archives.
Flora Indica: Recovering the lost histories of Indian botanical art, displayed in Galleries 1–4 will be the first-ever public display of 52 rediscovered botanical illustrations by Indian artists commissioned by British botanists between 1790 and 1850.
To tie in with the exhibitions, acclaimed chef Anjula Devi will curate a selection of dishes for visitors to enjoy, available in Kew’s Pavilion Bar & Grill until 14th November.
Discover the fascinating world of fungi with The Caley Brothers | 6th November | 10.30am to 1pm or 3pm to 5.30pm | Cambridge Cottage, Kew Gardens
Head to Kew for an immersive mushroom workshop that combines expert knowledge, engaging demonstrations, and a tour of the mushroom beds within the Kitchen Garden at Kew.
The workshop begins with an interactive talk, introducing the basics of mushrooms, their role in ecosystems, and how you can grow them at home. You’ll also enjoy a demonstration of 1-2 hands-on projects that bring the process to life. Next, you’ll take a walk to the kitchen garden, where you’ll explore how mushrooms can complement sustainable gardening. The Caley Brothers will highlight their benefits, from enriching soil to producing nutrient-rich food and answer any questions or curiosities you have about how you too can grow your own. Finally, enjoy a guided tour of the Fungarium, where you’ll delve deeper into the incredible diversity of fungi and their potential to transform how we think about mushrooms.
This workshop promises to be educational, inspiring, and a fantastic way to connect with nature’s most fascinating organisms.
Ronnie Scott’s All Stars Festive Session | 24th November 2025 | 6.30pm to 9pm | The Orangery, Kew Gardens
Join the club’s sensational house band Ronnie Scott’s All Stars as they take you on a journey through the last 60 years of jazz music, as well as some festive favourites.
Hear incredible music from 1959 to the present day, performed by the UK’s finest jazz musicians. The current Ronnie Scott’s All Stars is led by the ebullient and highly-acclaimed pianist James Pearson. Joining James is bassist Sam Burgess and drummer Chris Higginbottom.
The All Stars have also been in demand outside Ronnie Scott’s, having been invited to play at New York’s Birdland, the Rochester Jazz Festival and the Dubai Jazz Festival.
The bar opens at 6.30pm and the performance begins at 7.30pm, lasting approximately 90 minutes, inclusive of a short interval.
Autumn walks and tours at Kew
Kew in autumn walking tour | Daily at 12.30pm, until 30th November | Guides Desk, Victoria Gate Plaza, Kew Gardens | Included with entry (maximum capacity 15 people)
Join one of Kew’s expert guides on an autumn walking tour and experience the wonder of Kew as it bursts into colour. Step into autumn and take a closer look at the abundance of seeds, fruits and leaves.
Dementia-friendly health walks | 5th November 2025 | 11 – 12am | Free, and free entry to the Gardens is included. Please register in advance
These relaxing walks are designed to be accessible for people living with dementia. Starting from Victoria Gate and lasting around 60 minutes, the walks are led by Kew’s volunteer walk leaders. Each walk is different to take in seasonal highlights across the Gardens.
Sensory tours | 9th November | 2-3pm | Kew Gardens, Victoria Gate | Free, and free entry to the Gardens is included. Please register in advance
Designed for visitors with a visual impairment and their carers. This sensory experience gives you the chance to explore the Gardens through touch, smell, and description. Led by one of Kew’s specially-trained tour guides. Each tour is different to take in seasonal highlights across the Gardens.
Monthly British Sign Language tours | 9th November 2025 | 11am to 12pm | Kew Gardens, Victoria Gate | Free, and free entry to the Gardens is included. Please register in advance
For visitors who use British Sign Language, these walking tours are led by Kew’s specially-trained tour guides and offer a fascinating overview of the Gardens, its history and important scientific work. Each tour is different to take in seasonal highlights across the Gardens.
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