Admission to Kew is very reasonable - the kids were free. Jack and Owen each got a copy of "Kids' Kew" which is a children's guide full of games, stickers and maps of the gardens for them to follow along. They are really enjoying identifying the areas we visited and have told us where they want to go during our next outing.
Kew is beautiful. We cannot wait to return in February with Mama and Papa as the daffodils and crocuses will be in full bloom, a welcome burst of color to enjoy! We took a stroll through the gardens to the Palm House, which is described quite accurately as a steamy tropical rainforest. Inside there were hundreds of plants, trees and shrubs - the kids guide describes all of the trees and plants used to make food, drinks, and medicine. The favorite, of course, was the banana tree.
We made our way to "Climbers and Creepers" an interactive indoor play area for kids. There were tunnels and slides all designed to look like plants and trees. Owen would have stayed on the giant pitcher plant slide all day if we allowed. Kate was content to walk through the field mouse tunnel. Jack explored and tried everything.
Next we walked along the river to the Badger Sett in the conservation area. Here the kids discovered what a badger's home is like and how the badgers store food and sleep. Naturally the badger cave became renamed, "The Bat Cave" and it was a struggle to get the dynamic duo and Bat Girl to leave.
After a quick snack in the Victoria Terrace Cafe, it was back to the train to get Kate home for a snooze. We will definitely be back to Kew in the future!
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