Community Open Week 2024

Get outdoors and be inspired at Kew from 22 to 26 May

Young boy at a workshop in a tent

All dates are now at full capacity and tickets are no longer available.

Join us for our fifth Community Open Week at Kew! Explore the Gardens free of charge, and learn about our exciting science and conservation work, through engaging, hands-on activities. 

Sample our dynamic Community and Access Learning Programmes, connect with nature and enhance your wellbeing through collaborative and inclusive activities. This year's theme is networks, inviting you to explore connections in nature and in the community.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet Kew scientists and horticulturists, engage with artists and take part in a fantastic range of participatory workshops, talks and games suitable for all ages and abilities.

Woman giving outdoor workshop to a small audience in a garden

Register for Community Open Week 2024

Don't miss the opportunity for you and your community group to visit Kew Gardens and enjoy our amazing range of free activities.

Register now

Programme

  • A man sat at a table wearing gardening gloves and handling soil

    Wednesday 22 May

    Learn about mycelium networks, help to craft a wood wide web, and participate in a variety of other fun activities.

    Browse Wednesday sessions
  • Three people smiling inside a tan tent

    Thursday 23 May

    Join interactive sessions in the Gardens at your own pace on our designated Relaxed Day, including British Sign Language tours, sensory tours, and more.

    Browse Thursday sessions
  • Two people work on green shoots on a table

    Friday 24 May

    Create your own lino print and learn about companion planting, along with a range of other engaging activities for all ages.

    Browse Friday sessions
  • Seedling potting session

    Saturday 25 May SOLD OUT

    Contribute to a biodiversity themed comic book, discover the world of pollinators, become a water warrior, and much more.

    Browse Saturday sessions
  • Child in nature looking up through a magnifying glass

    Sunday 26 May SOLD OUT

    Get your feet moving to the sounds of nature, explore our historic cultural networks, and join in celebrating our 2024 closing day!

    Browse Sunday sessions

Essential information

Dates

Wednesday 22 May to Sunday 26 May 2024

Who can attend?

This event is open to all ages and abilities. It is open to community groups that are new to Kew Gardens, as well as our existing Community Access Scheme members. For more information about the groups we work with, please refer to the Community Access Scheme at Kew Gardens page. 

Groups of any size are welcome to explore the Gardens, but please note that all activities are subject to availability on the day. Large groups may not be able to participate in the same activity at the same time.

Price

Entry to the Gardens and all Community Open Week activities are free of charge to participants. This will not affect your Community Access Scheme (CAS) ticket allocation if you are a Kew CAS member.

How to register

 

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Community Open Week activities are drop-in or bookable at our welcome tent on the day. You can find more details about each activity in the daily programme.

Plan your visit

Find out everything you need to know to plan your visit, including how to get here, accessibility, maps, a visual guide and other useful information.

Contact us

If you have any queries about Community Open Week, please email us at community@kew.org.