Kew Gardens, Surrey

Absolutely beautiful, just saw so many different types of plants and flowers, so many colors, smells and shapes it's just incredible, I spent the all afternoon in awe as I could not believe how beautiful this place is. For all nature lovers this is a must see place.

Spent almost a whole day at Kew Gardens and throughly enjoyed it. Unbelievable collection of plant species including some very beautiful waterlilies and scary looking cacti. There are also an interesting variety of carnivorous plant species on display so don't miss that. Best of all you can spend hours just walking around enjoying the stunning landscapes and art displays (David Nash exhibition was running at the time) and also try and make it to the treetop walkway, it is quite an experience with some great views of the park.

Kew Gardens are lovely. I have an annual membership and get down there as often as I can.

Even if you're not a horticultural fanatic, they are beautiful gardens to wander around and lose yourself in.

If you're going with a family there are often 'events' on in the summer (worth checking their website) plus there is a kids indoor and outdoor play area - both pretty good (not exceptional, but pretty good)

I'm experienced slightly 'snooty' attitudes from staff on the gates, which is a real shame as it lets the place down a little. I guess some staff members don't think Kew Gardens is a place where kids should run around and have fun. I do understand that it's also a serious horticultural establishment, but they need the family market to finance them, so I'd ensure that the staff know this and treat families with respect if I were them.

Catering is OK - they're never great at these places and are a little over priced, but there's restaurant, cafe and coffee shops so not a bad choice for a relatively small place.

Be warned, parking is a shocker around Kew Gardens - so it's definitely better to go by public transport if you can.

Overall, Id definitely recommend Kew - to young and old alike - if the weather is nice it's a fantastic afternoon out in glorious gardens.