🇬🇧 Kew Gardens: London's Summer Botanical Paradise 🌿🌞
📍 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Richmond, TW9 3AB ☀️ Perfect for sunny days (though London weather kept us on our toes with a surprise rain shower! Luckily we took shelter at King William's Temple 🌧️). Walked 20,000 steps exploring all the greenhouses! 🌴 Must-Visit Spots: 1️⃣ Palm House - Tropical jungle vibes with a lakeside view 2️⃣ Waterlily House - Giant Victorian water lilies (that massive one in the center!) 3️⃣ Princess of Wales Conservatory - Steamy rainforest environment 4️⃣ Rock Garden - Floral cascades through stone pathways 5️⃣ Agius Evolution Garden - Hidden edible plant paradise (strawberries! grapes! pumpkins!) 6️⃣ The Hive - Buzz-worthy architectural wonder 7️⃣ Temperate House - Epic spiral staircase photo op 8️⃣ Great Pagoda - Glimpsed the 8-tier tower from outside 9️⃣ Ruined Archway - Romantic 18th-century folly 🔟 Next time: Treetop Walkway! 💷 Tickets: Adult £22 | Student £10 ⏰ Hours: 10AM-7PM (last entry 6PM) 📸 Pro Tips: • Wear comfy shoes - it's HUGE • Pack a picnic (or try their botanical afternoon tea) • Visit late afternoon for golden hour magic #KewGardens #LondonParks #BotanicalWonder #DayOutInLondon #NatureLovers #PlantParents #LondonSummer