| I think I would be correct in saying that nearly everyone | | | | badgers in the badger set located at the conservation |
| has heard of Kew Gardens in the Richmond area of | | | | area. Due to the recent volcano activity in Iceland. |
| London. | | | | Children and adults would like this part of the gardens |
| Directions: | | | | as they can explore footprints from the dinosaur age. |
| If you are arriving by car hire please input the | | | | They have a replica volcano which sprouts lava and |
| postcode or zip code TW9 3AF into your GPS | | | | fumes. |
| system to reach the Kew Gardens car park which is | | | | Once they have explored the outside they can come |
| close to Brentford Gate. There is a charge for the car | | | | indoors for some fun which includes tunnels, slides and |
| park but if you wish to park on Kew Road after ten | | | | lots more indoor fun. You can't leave Kew without |
| each day you can do so for free. | | | | spending a few minutes checking out the piranha as |
| Cycle racks as now available at the main entrances | | | | one of the many aquatic displays on offer. |
| into the gardens if you decide to go green and cycle | | | | A great ending would be to see the peacocks, geese |
| to the park. | | | | and pheasant walking around in the arboretum area of |
| Train and bus services are available but drop | | | | the gardens. |
| passengers off a short distance away from the | | | | Eating Out |
| entrances and visitors need to walk around ten | | | | If you decide not to bring along your picnic on a |
| minutes to reach the entrances. | | | | summers day. You can always take the family along |
| Kew Gardens tube is around a five minute walk to the | | | | to one of the many child friendly cafes located within |
| gardens from the Lichfield Road exit. | | | | the gardens. You can order a child box for lunch if |
| Family Fun | | | | your little one prefers something familiar to eat. There |
| There are guide books for the children to enjoy. The | | | | are plenty to choose from such as salads, pizza, |
| books include stickers and wonderful facts about the | | | | soups, jacket potatoes and not forgetting the ice |
| gardens and their inhabitants. | | | | creams. |
| Kids any age will enjoy a day out typically talking a | | | | Buggies |
| walk along the treetop walkway named the Xstrata. | | | | Parents will be pleased to note that buggies and |
| This walkway is eighteen metres in height and was | | | | prams can access nearly all areas of the park except |
| constructed so visitors could take advantage of the | | | | the climbing areas. There is a buggy park at those |
| height and learn more about birds from their habitat. | | | | locations. |
| If plants are more you thing than birds. Why not head | | | | Baby changing areas |
| over to the glasshouse. Inside the house you can learn | | | | Doted around the gardens are various toilets with |
| all about palm trees from a great height after climbing | | | | changing facilities for babies and small children. There |
| up the palm house. | | | | are also baby changing facilities available at the |
| Children will love to explore and learn more about | | | | restaurants inside the gardens. |