Exclusive - Up To 41% Off Kew Gardens Science Festival. Join A Science Extravaganza!
Kew Gardens, Richmond
Up to 3 Children Go Free with Every Paying Adult!
5th - 7th August
Suitable for 0-16 years
Take the family and experience Kew’s first ever festival to celebrate the amazing science and scientists that work there. Let the kids make discoveries of their own in this three-day scientific extravaganza. Become a Kew scientist for the day; from using a DNA sequencer that can fit in a hand – which reads DNA letters directly from the living organism to the computer screen, to cloning a cabbage, and pollinating orchids with tuning forks, - the Festival hub will offer lots of fun ways to engage. Plus there is a full programme of exciting talks and behind-the-scenes tours for all ages
- Become a Kew scientist for the day!
- Brilliant summer day out for all ages.
- Fun hands-on experiments and lively demonstrations.
- Make your own mushroom spore print.
- Take part in the plant pressing 'Olympics'.
- Go on a treasure hunt for the nearest relative to a cabbage.
- Plus teepee tents, storytelling, games and hands-on activities.
- Families can become citizen scientists and have their name in a scientific paper by helping to research!
- Don’t forget to delve into the deadly depths of Kew’s carnivorous plants – watch out you don’t get eaten!
- And whilst you're there check out Climbers and Creepers, Britain’s first interactive botanical play zone, Treehouse Towers and the Tree Top Walkway.
LittleBird Top Tip: Don’t miss The Hive. A unique structure made from thousands of pieces of aluminium, fitted with hundreds of LED lights that glow and fade as a unique soundtrack hums and buzzes. Throughout the summer there are various family-friendly events that aim to teach all ages about the importance of bees and pollination through fun, hands-on activities.
- £15 for an Adult Standard Ticket with Up To 3 Children Free*, up to 41% off.
- *Up to 3 children go free for every paying adult.
- Dates: Friday 5th - Sunday 7th August 2016.
- Tickets valid for specific date purchased.
- Times: 10am - 5pm.
- The festival takes place at various points around the Gardens.
- Entrance to Kew Gardens is included in the price.
- Prices are based on the gate prices.
- Child ages; 4-16.
- 0-3 years are free.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- The Festival Hub is on the Kew Palace Lawn; 10am - 5pm Plant Science is in the Teepee Tents; 10am – 5pm (under 7s) Storytelling sessions 10.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm & 3.30pm
- Please print your order confirmation and take it with you to the entrance.
- You will receive your order confirmation via email once you have purchased.
- Non-refundable.
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Address and Contact Info
Kew Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew
Richmond
London
TW9 3AB
0208 332 5655
Nearest Station: Kew Bridge
Nearest Park: Kew Green
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