{"id":17153,"date":"2024-02-16T11:50:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T11:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=17153"},"modified":"2024-02-16T11:50:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T11:50:32","slug":"kew-orchid-festival-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/kew-orchid-festival-2024","title":{"rendered":"Blooms & Wonder: Unveiling the Magic of the Kew Orchid Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Start this spring with a trip to Kew Gardens for a beautiful floral display like no other. The <strong>Kew Orchid Festival<\/strong> is back for another year, showcasing incredible biodiversity and horticultural displays of the orchid family.<\/p>\n<p>We know it&#8217;ll be a magical day out for families and a festival that will surely brighten up your winter.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get into it![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\t<div id=\"thb-image-6a98779f08b62\" class=\"caption-style1  alignleft   thb_image_link wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-image-inner size_100\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1210\" height=\"893\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"thb_image   attachment-full thb-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"poster for the orchid festival\" title=\"orchid festival\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1210px) 100vw, 1210px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival.jpg 1210w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival-1024x756.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival-370x273.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival-800x590.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival-185x137.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival-740x546.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival-400x295.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-festival-65x48.jpg 65w\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>What is the Kew Orchid Festival?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/beautiful-orchids-1200x708.jpg\" alt=\"pink and green orchids\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                Imagine stepping into a vibrant landscape where the air is fragrant with the sweet aroma of <strong>hundreds\u00a0of colourful orchids<\/strong>. The Kew Orchid Festival is set to transform the <strong>Princess of Wales Conservatory<\/strong> into a tropical paradise, showcasing an awe-inspiring array of Madagascan orchid displays.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a must-see event this year, with a huge focus on the natural beauty of Madagascar.                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/kew-orchid-festival\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Where is Kew Gardens?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-orchid-1210x708.jpg\" alt=\"darwin orchid\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                The world famous AND UNESCO World Heritage Site is in Sussex. Not too far from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/things-to-do\/south-east-and-london\/greater-london\/london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The sprawling gardens span over 300 acres, offering visitors a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. It&#8217;s the biodiversity hotspot!                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/3tWYbRBcKKLYN15z8\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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But this annual orchid festival is something special. It&#8217;s a celebration of the orchid species and their beautiful and vibrant display of flora.<\/p>\n<p>Set in the heart of the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this festival is not just a day out; it&#8217;s an exploration of nature&#8217;s wonders that will captivate both the young and the young at heart!<\/p>\n<h4>A Floral Wonderland<\/h4>\n<p>This year, the annual event is deep-diving into the stunning diversity of tropical plants and outstanding collections of flora from Madagascar.<\/p>\n<p>From its spiny forests and <strong>succulent woodlands<\/strong> to even installations of <strong>now-extinct species<\/strong>! <em>Did you know that Madagascar is home to some of the world&#8217;s rarest plant species? <\/em>There&#8217;s over 14,000 plant species found here and nowhere else in the world!<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the Princess of Wales Conservatory, you can spot all sorts of orchids on display. Like the <strong>Malagasy<\/strong> <strong>orchids<\/strong>! There&#8217;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, <strong>Lovers Baobab<\/strong>! It&#8217;s on display on the waterlily pond.<\/p>\n<p>Not only that, but you can discover floral sculptures of <strong>Madagascar&#8217;s native species<\/strong>. Like ring-tailed lemurs, chameleons, the aye-eye (the world&#8217;s largest nocturnal primate!) and so much more!<\/p>\n<p>As you wander around, your ears will be filled with the <strong>music of Malagasy<\/strong>, composed by the Boriza Brothers. You&#8217;ll discover <strong>beautiful photography<\/strong> captured by Malagasy photographer Tina Waibel and taste <strong>Malagasy delicacies<\/strong> by chef Lilia Andrianovy! Lastly, you can enjoy an <strong>artistic short film<\/strong> about the dense rainforests, grasslands and the large coastlines of Madagascar. The collections of plants and animals that are found there.<\/p>\n<p><em>Psst&#8230;there&#8217;s even an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/orchid-2024-after-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orchids After Hours event<\/a>. Where you can enjoy after-dark access to the Conservatory.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/kew-orchid-festival\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Food &amp; Drink<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-birds-1210x708.jpg\" alt=\"orchid birds\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                \n<div id=\"text-body\">\n<p>Thinking you&#8217;re going to be hungry? Think again!<\/p>\n<p>At the Kew Orchid Festival, you can sample and savour the taste of <strong>traditional dishes<\/strong> from Malagasy. From coconut chicken and slow-braised beef to butternut squash stew, samosas and watercress soup!<\/p>\n<p>Then afterwards, you can head to the <strong>pop-up gift shop<\/strong> and purchase some beautiful products. From tote bags, scarves and umbrellas to stunning orchid earrings and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/kew-orchid-festival\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Why It&#8217;s a Great Day Out for Families<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-displays-1016x708.jpg\" alt=\"orchid festival at kew\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                \n<div id=\"text-body\">\n<p>The festival is not just a visual spectacle; it&#8217;s an <strong>immersive sensory experience<\/strong>. The vibrant colours, diverse textures, and exotic fragrances of the orchids provide a unique opportunity to connect with nature on a deeper level!<\/p>\n<p>Kew Gardens is also a treasure trove of learning opportunities, and the Orchid Festival is no exception. With <strong>interactive displays<\/strong>, the kids can discover the intriguing<strong> lifecycle of orchids<\/strong>, and wild plants, their importance in ecosystems, and conservation efforts to protect them! It&#8217;s a hands-on way to foster a love for nature and science, making learning fun and engaging.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the breathtaking orchids, Kew offers a myriad of experiences. <strong>The Treetop Walkway<\/strong> presents a bird&#8217;s-eye view of the gardens, while the <strong>Children&#8217;s Garden<\/strong> is designed to encourage play and exploration. Each corner of Kew is a new adventure, ensuring that every family member finds something to marvel at!<\/p>\n<p>For families who love capturing moments, the Orchid Festival offers endless photo opportunities. Whether it&#8217;s a family selfie against a backdrop of colourful blooms or a close-up of an exotic orchid, the photographs taken here are sure to be cherished for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/kew-orchid-festival\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/orchid-after-hours-1210x708.jpg\" alt=\"after hours orchid\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">So, why not add the <strong>Kew Orchid Festival<\/strong> to your family&#8217;s calendar? It&#8217;s a beautiful experience that offers something for everyone, making sure that your day out is filled with wonder, learning, and fun!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking for more naturistic adventures? 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