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The document summarizes Christmas at Kew, an annual holiday event at the Royal Botanic Garden in Kew. During the event, the botanical gardens come alive with festive lights, including illuminated paths winding through the grounds, a scented fire garden, and colorful lights bouncing off the Palm House. Visitors can enjoy seasonal activities like roasted marshmallows by a fire, children's rides like a Victorian carousel, and last-minute Christmas shopping. The seasonal illumination trail runs in the evenings on select dates from November through December and offers a magical experience viewing the decorated gardens.

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The document summarizes Christmas at Kew, an annual holiday event at the Royal Botanic Garden in Kew. During the event, the botanical gardens come alive with festive lights, including illuminated paths winding through the grounds, a scented fire garden, and colorful lights bouncing off the Palm House. Visitors can enjoy seasonal activities like roasted marshmallows by a fire, children's rides like a Victorian carousel, and last-minute Christmas shopping. The seasonal illumination trail runs in the evenings on select dates from November through December and offers a magical experience viewing the decorated gardens.

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ARTS & CULTURE / SPOTLIGHT

Christmas at Kew
The Kew Gardens come alive for
another enlightening celebration
Wo r d s C h a r l o t t e g o l z a r i

icture this: youre strolling


along a path, lit up by
fairy lights, one that winds
through the gorgeous
grounds of Kew Gardens,
watching on as the dancing
fountains perform their
routine you see their
reflection glowing on the water. Having
made your way through the illuminated
tunnel of lights, you reach the scented fire
garden and find a warm place to sit down
and relax.
If this sounds like a perfect winters
evening to you, then you need to head
to Christmas at Kew. Back for the third
year running, the botanical gardens
Christmas spectacle promises to be a
magical evening.
Light shows aside, Christmas at Kew
offers a range of activities to entertain
both revellers of all ages. Indeed, while
the Choir of the Holly Bushes will provide

ENJOY delicious
mulled WINE or hot
CHOCOLATE and
toast YOUR OWN
MARSHMALLOWS on
an OPEN FIRE
the festive soundtrack to the evening,
you can enjoy warm spiced cider, mulled
wine or hot chocolate and roast your own
marshmallows on an open fire. Rather
conveniently, a gift shop will be opening
on the site for those who fancy doing
some last minute Christmas shopping.
For an extra special treat, why not take
the little ones to white peaks? Here youll

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find a Victorian carousel, helter skelter


and, of course, Santas Grotto. For
adults that want to get in on the fun,
there will also be vintage rides available
outside of the childrens area.
The seasonal illumination trail runs
from 5-10pm on a few select dates,
so we suggest booking in advance
to secure your place on this magical
journey. But, if you fancy visiting during
the day, it is possible through normal
admission.
While you will still be able to sample
the range of festive treats and activities,
we really recommend seeing the
extravaganza at night the incredible
array of colourful lights that bounce on
to the Palm House is simply unmissable.
Magical, family-friendly fun for all.
Throughout December,
Royal Botanical Garden, Kew, TW9;
kew.org

DECEMBER 2015

04/11/2015 15:21

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