At Kew Gardens, nature lovers can immerse themselves in the beauty of diverse plant species from all corners of the globe. But this annual orchid festival is something special. It’s a celebration of the orchid species and their beautiful and vibrant display of flora.
Set in the heart of the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this festival is not just a day out; it’s an exploration of nature’s wonders that will captivate both the young and the young at heart!
A Floral Wonderland
This year, the annual event is deep-diving into the stunning diversity of tropical plants and outstanding collections of flora from Madagascar.
From its spiny forests and succulent woodlands to even installations of now-extinct species! Did you know that Madagascar is home to some of the world’s rarest plant species? There’s over 14,000 plant species found here and nowhere else in the world!
At the heart of the Princess of Wales Conservatory, you can spot all sorts of orchids on display. Like the Malagasy orchids! There’s a whole breathtaking display there to discover. With orchids of all dazzling colours and heights, you can truly immerse yourself in these living installations. There will also be a recreation of one of the most iconic symbols of the island, Lovers Baobab! It’s on display on the waterlily pond.
Not only that, but you can discover floral sculptures of Madagascar’s native species. Like ring-tailed lemurs, chameleons, the aye-eye (the world’s largest nocturnal primate!) and so much more!
As you wander around, your ears will be filled with the music of Malagasy, composed by the Boriza Brothers. You’ll discover beautiful photography captured by Malagasy photographer Tina Waibel and taste Malagasy delicacies by chef Lilia Andrianovy! Lastly, you can enjoy an artistic short film about the dense rainforests, grasslands and the large coastlines of Madagascar. The collections of plants and animals that are found there.
Psst…there’s even an Orchids After Hours event. Where you can enjoy after-dark access to the Conservatory.
