Jun 20, 2019 · Fascinating facts about the world’s largest surviving Victorian glasshouse from Kew Conservatories Manager, Scott Taylor. More than twice the size of the Palm House, the Temperate House covers 4,880 square metres, has a staggering 15,000 panes of glass and is 19 metres high at its tallest point.

Dec 2, 2024 · The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew houses some of the world’s most significant Victorian glasshouses, with the Palm House and Temperate House standing as masterpieces of 19th-century architectural innovation and engineering.

Apr 5, 2018 · On 5 May, the doors of its spectacular Temperate House will be thrown open, revealing 10,000 breathtaking plants, making this magnificent structure the true jewel in Kew’s crown – an architectural wonder, horticulturists’ haven, the most captivating of classrooms.

Discover rare and threatened plants in the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse. The Temperate House will be partially closed between 17 and 19 March 2025 to de-install an exhibition. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

May 7, 2018 · Designed by Decimus Burton, one of the foremost English architects of the 19th century, the Temperate House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, was a marvel of its age. But in 2010, almost 150...

It is now the largest Victorian glasshouse in existence. Kew was the location of the successful effort in the 19th century to propagate rubber trees for cultivation outside South America.

This iconic glasshouse's vast collection may help our scientists find solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss and food security. Look...

May 7, 2018 · The Temperate House is a 19th-century glasshouse designed by Decimus Burton, located within the Kew Royal Botanical Gardens in London. The glasshouse was built in 1862 and opened to the public in 1863.

Dec 15, 2024 · Revitalizing the Temperate House at Kew Gardens is a project of architectural and botanical significance. This iconic glasshouse, a sanctuary for rare plant species, has symbolized horticultural heritage since 1863.

Apr 28, 2016 · As one of the most well-known glasshouses in the world, the Temperate House (otherwise known as the Kew Glasshouse) is one of the few precious original Victorian glasshouses left worldwide. The house was designed by Decimus Burton, a …