Children's and Community Garden

The Children's and Community Garden is currently undergoing development works, so there may be some disruption to opening times in this area.

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Coming soon: Brand new Mud Kitchen

Kids love getting dirty – it’s in their nature! And what better place for them to do it than in the great outdoors.

This summer, we're opening a brand-new corner of the family favourite Children's and Community Garden, as we've expanded the Mud Kitchen for even more messy play! Following a re-design, we've added new play spaces and shady spots, as well as sensory corners and learning zones for workshops and school groups.

Complete with pots, pans, teapots and cookie cutters, our mud kitchen is the perfect spot to encourage children to get creative.

Find the Children's and Community Garden at marker 45 on our Map of Wakehurst

Children play in the mud kitchen — Mud Kitchen at Wakehurst, Jim Holden © RBG Kew

Children playing with mud — Potting Shed at Wakehurst © RBG Kew

Edible Meadow

Did you know many wildflowers are edible? Wander through our mini wildflower meadow, comprising a mix of 19 edible plants, and discover their diverse uses in health, ecology and cuisine.

Bee Bank

The Children's and Community Garden is also a hive of scientific research! Discover our bee bank, providing a haven for ground-nesting bees and spot pollinators finding a home in our handcrafted bee boxes.