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"I'm sure Nerø can't tell you, because he's never been 
Actually he inspired me to write this
I'm sure he'll be along in a moment with some flowery language for you  "
I just want to know if its more than just plants  |
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"I'm sure Nerø can't tell you, because he's never been
Actually he inspired me to write this
I'm sure he'll be along in a moment with some flowery language for you
I just want to know if its more than just plants "
I think there's greenhouses too |
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"I'm sure Nerø can't tell you, because he's never been
Actually he inspired me to write this
I'm sure he'll be along in a moment with some flowery language for you
I just want to know if its more than just plants
I think there's greenhouses too "
Seems like I need to bring my own booze. |
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I used to have an annual pass when my kiddos were younger and went frequently for many years. I love it, it’s so relaxing and so much to explore. If it’s a nice / warm day take a picnic as food is quite pricey.  |
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"I'm sure Nerø can't tell you, because he's never been
Actually he inspired me to write this
I'm sure he'll be along in a moment with some flowery language for you
I just want to know if its more than just plants
I think there's greenhouses too
Seems like I need to bring my own booze."
People in glass houses should not get pissed. Ballses up your thermoregulation, does alcohol  |
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"I used to have an annual pass when my kiddos were younger and went frequently for many years. I love it, it’s so relaxing and so much to explore. If it’s a nice / warm day take a picnic as food is quite pricey. "
Yeah I imagine it would be expensive in there. No bar ? |
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"I used to have an annual pass when my kiddos were younger and went frequently for many years. I love it, it’s so relaxing and so much to explore. If it’s a nice / warm day take a picnic as food is quite pricey.
Yeah I imagine it would be expensive in there. No bar ?"
Haha, you can get a drink with your food (or just the drink) but no bar as such! |
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"I'm sure Nerø can't tell you, because he's never been
Actually he inspired me to write this
I'm sure he'll be along in a moment with some flowery language for you
I just want to know if its more than just plants
I think there's greenhouses too
Seems like I need to bring my own booze.
People in glass houses should not get pissed. Ballses up your thermoregulation, does alcohol "
Well you'll probably see me on a bench amongst the bushes with a bottle of cider lol |
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"I used to have an annual pass when my kiddos were younger and went frequently for many years. I love it, it’s so relaxing and so much to explore. If it’s a nice / warm day take a picnic as food is quite pricey.
Yeah I imagine it would be expensive in there. No bar ?
Haha, you can get a drink with your food (or just the drink) but no bar as such! "
Hmm so there is alcohol through those gates |
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"Has anyone been there?
I've stayed in Kew many times but never been through the gates.
Am I missing much ? "
It's pretty dull unless you like botany in which case it's ace.
I lived 5 mins away for 5 years and went once. |
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The gardens are quite large and there are a few different themed areas. As others have said there are big greenhouses too, full of exotic plants. Nice place for a wander if the weather's nice. |
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"I'm sure Nerø can't tell you, because he's never been
Actually he inspired me to write this
I'm sure he'll be along in a moment with some flowery language for you "
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The Royal Botanic Gardens, colloquially called "Kew Gardens", are very beautiful. There are glasshouses of varying ecozones and temperate regions, an arboretum, flower gardens, palm house, pagoda, conservatories, galleries, cottages, childrens' garden, tea rooms, treetop walkway, expensive and posh restaurant, brasserie and bars and shit.
I got married there....
Despite the sky-high ticket prices, indifferent attitudes of their staff and general aloofness of that place, it's still worth a visit.
I should visit more often despite living so close to Kew. |
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I love botanical glass houses, I would love a visit. One of my favourite childhood memories is visiting an old but still used glasshouse at a park next to where we went swimming. We were already damp from the pool and going in the fuggy glasshouse for a walk about was always amazing to feel the humidity and see the plants. |
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I've been to Kew gardens a few times.
Truth is I get taken when I am visiting relatives in London.
I'm polite. To me it's just a huge park with a greenhouse a shop and a cafe.
Yes I know they do tremendous work with plant species but I don't enjoy spending a couple of hours walking around looking at them.
If I want a walk there are better places.
The only place I detested more is The Eden Project in Cornwall.
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"I've been to Kew gardens a few times.
Truth is I get taken when I am visiting relatives in London.
I'm polite. To me it's just a huge park with a greenhouse a shop and a cafe.
Yes I know they do tremendous work with plant species but I don't enjoy spending a couple of hours walking around looking at them.
If I want a walk there are better places.
The only place I detested more is The Eden Project in Cornwall.
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You'd detest Aldershot more if you ever have the misfortune to go! |
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"I've been to Kew gardens a few times.
Truth is I get taken when I am visiting relatives in London.
I'm polite. To me it's just a huge park with a greenhouse a shop and a cafe.
Yes I know they do tremendous work with plant species but I don't enjoy spending a couple of hours walking around looking at them.
If I want a walk there are better places.
The only place I detested more is The Eden Project in Cornwall.
You'd detest Aldershot more if you ever have the misfortune to go!"
Aldershot makes me think Army not parks. I'm sure someone told me many moons ago that they were going to Aldershot for basic training. |
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"I've been to Kew gardens a few times.
Truth is I get taken when I am visiting relatives in London.
I'm polite. To me it's just a huge park with a greenhouse a shop and a cafe.
Yes I know they do tremendous work with plant species but I don't enjoy spending a couple of hours walking around looking at them.
If I want a walk there are better places.
The only place I detested more is The Eden Project in Cornwall.
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The Eden Project is not much fun? We've not been |
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"I've been to Kew gardens a few times.
Truth is I get taken when I am visiting relatives in London.
I'm polite. To me it's just a huge park with a greenhouse a shop and a cafe.
Yes I know they do tremendous work with plant species but I don't enjoy spending a couple of hours walking around looking at them.
If I want a walk there are better places.
The only place I detested more is The Eden Project in Cornwall.
The Eden Project is not much fun? We've not been"
You might like it! Don't let me put you off.
I'd wanted to go for ages.
It's VERY expensive for admission and to eat and drink ....
It's a HUGE garden.
Good luck |
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"Not put off. Thanks! "
They say,
Our home in Cornwall used to be a barren landscape – a former clay mine with no soil or plants. We transformed this huge crater into a beautiful global garden, which sets the stage for an extraordinary day out where you’ll rediscover the natural world as you've never experienced it before.
Explore massive covered Biomes to trek through the world’s largest indoor rainforest and immerse yourself in the calm fragrance of the Mediterranean Biome. Enjoy extensive Outdoor Gardens, contemporary artworks, performance and storytelling. Discover places to rest, play and eat, and pick up inspiring ideas to take home on how to care for the planet that cares for you.
I say.....
Lots of plants and greenhouses. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've been to Kew gardens a few times.
Truth is I get taken when I am visiting relatives in London.
I'm polite. To me it's just a huge park with a greenhouse a shop and a cafe.
Yes I know they do tremendous work with plant species but I don't enjoy spending a couple of hours walking around looking at them.
If I want a walk there are better places.
The only place I detested more is The Eden Project in Cornwall.
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Where would you prefer to walk ? |
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"I'm sure Nerø can't tell you, because he's never been
Actually he inspired me to write this
I'm sure he'll be along in a moment with some flowery language for you
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The Royal Botanic Gardens, colloquially called "Kew Gardens", are very beautiful. There are glasshouses of varying ecozones and temperate regions, an arboretum, flower gardens, palm house, pagoda, conservatories, galleries, cottages, childrens' garden, tea rooms, treetop walkway, expensive and posh restaurant, brasserie and bars and shit.
I got married there....
Despite the sky-high ticket prices, indifferent attitudes of their staff and general aloofness of that place, it's still worth a visit.
I should visit more often despite living so close to Kew."
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In fairness ^ I should have added that most of the plants at 'Kew' are rare specimens, collected by pioneers of horticulture and from all over the world. It’s also home to the worlds largest collection of trees and plants. Kew is like no other; both educational and fascinating. |
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"It's a giant garden centre...
If you know countryside it's nothing special "
I think it's name explains what it is, it's not countryside, it's Gardens, so it's very different to countryside or garden centres. |
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We went to wakehurst place last year as I have a blur light card and got free entry for me, driving up we said we should get a national trust membership....we drove out saying we wouldn't be getting one.
If you like plants then I'm guessing those kinds of places would be heaven but I'd rather go to a garden centre, look about a bit and spend an hour in the cafe with a coffee and some cake! |
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Well I'm going to be staying around there again so I thought I might as well have a look inside next time.
Going by this forum I think it's going to be quite expensive to get in. |
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