Watch: Moving 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeover
Kew Gardens in London is preparing for a £66m restoration of its historic Palm House, which will require the relocation of 1,300 tropical plants. The project is scheduled to begin in 2027 and will close the glasshouse for up to four years.
Why it matters
The Palm House is a significant Victorian landmark and botanical site requiring urgent structural maintenance to preserve its collection.
How to move 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeover Close The world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover.
The £66m restoration is taking place because the hot and humid conditions inside the Victorian glasshouse have taken their toll on the ironwork and glass.
The work will begin in autumn 2027, and the Palm House will be closed for up to four years.
But before it can start, the glasshouse has to be completely emptied of the 1,300 tropical plants and trees it has inside.
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