A guide to our gardens
Listen to these audio files to hear fascinating insights from our scientists and staff as well as other experts about how our gardens were designed and the stories held within.
They also include described navigation on dedicated tracks so our blind and visually impaired visitors can get the most out of their visits too.
Access at South Kensington
Make sure your visit runs smoothly with our guide to luggage storage, cloakrooms, toilets, lifts and parking. You’ll also find information about facilities for disabled visitors.
Evolution Garden
Listening to these tracks in order will take you on a tour around our Evolution Garden that takes approximately 60 minutes.
Along the way, you’ll hear from our scientists and other experts about how the story of the evolution of life on Earth has been woven into the garden’s design. Plus, you’ll get to listen to poems about the space co-produced with young people.
There’s also described navigation on dedicated tracks so our blind and visually impaired visitors can get the most out of their visits too.
Nature Discovery Garden
Listening to these tracks in order will take you on a tour of our Nature Discovery Garden that takes approximately 60 minutes.
Along the way, you’ll hear from our scientists and other experts about what’s going on in the garden, which acts as a living laboratory that our scientists use to study urban nature. You’ll also get to listen to poetry co-produced with young people.
There’s also described navigation on dedicated tracks so our blind and visually impaired visitors can get the most out of their visits too.