Kew turns 250


As the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew celebrates its 250th birthday, we take a look at some of the splendours the tourist attraction has to offer.

As its centerpiece, the Princess of Wales Conservatory brimmed with thousands of orchids and tropical flowers such as bromeliads and anthuriums.

As its centerpiece, the Princess of Wales Conservatory brimmed with thousands of orchids and tropical flowers such as bromeliads and anthuriums.


To celebrate its 250th anniversary, Kew has staged a Tropical Extravaganza from 7 February to 8 March 2009.
previous image icon Jules Hayward helped to prepare the spectacular visual feast, which also featured giant red celebratory ribbons.
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As the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew celebrates its 250th birthday, we take a look at some of the splendours the tourist attraction has to offer.

8:22am Mon 16 Feb 09

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