Celebrate the arrival of spring at Kew Gardens with a special musical collaboration from the Royal College of Music - Sounds of Blossom. These seven new musical compositions, commissioned by Kew, are inspired by the glory of the season and will premier across Kew's blossom hotspots. Sounds of Blossom celebrates Kew's magnificent collection, specifically highlighting world-renowned magnolias and cherry blossoms, with the promise of lifting your spirits and reconnecting you with nature. Here until 6 April only.

Spring at Kew Gardens is a spectacular season, as trees begin to flower and a kaleidoscope of bulbs including crocuses, daffodils and tulips start to bloom. Amidst Cherry Walk and Asano Avenue, you'll see clouds of cherry blossom alongside naturalised tulips, set against the backdrop of the iconic Temperate House. Other must-visit locations include the Japanese Landscape, where a great white cherry (Prunus 'Taihaku') grows next to the Gateway. This species was thought to be extinct until the 1920s when an English plant collector, Collingwood Ingram, matched a tree growing in Sussex to a Japanese painting of a white cherry. Princess Walk will also be transformed by the annual spectacle of magnolias in bloom, with a plethora of pastel shades coming to life alongside the soundscapes. 

Kew is home to an extraordinary, world-famous collection of over 50,000 living botanicals that come together to create one of the most biodiverse gardens on planet Earth! Travel through ten different climate zones in the Princess of Wales Conservatory, marvel at giant redwoods and mighty oaks in the seasonal Arboretum, experience the drama of the Rock Garden's cascading waterfalls, feast your senses on the Great Broad Walk Borders, discover rare plants in the world's largest Victorian glasshouse, visit a traditional Japanese Minka House and discover 130 species in the Bamboo Garden, adventure through the canopy on the 18m high Treetop Walkway and so much more. Discover all things you can see and do at this incredible destination.

Entry tickets, return travel and a reserved seat are included, Kew Palace and the Royal Kitchens are due to be open today and entry is included with your ticket. The coach is due to arrive at 11:30 and depart at 16:30. The coach will set down/pick up at Elizabeth Gate. There will be a short services comfort stop on the outward journey. Please check Kew's website for any specific attractions that might require pre-booking. Please note that the child price applies to those aged 4-15, a special young persons price of £47.50 is available to those aged 16-24.

You might also like Chippenham Park Gardens on Thur 27 Mar or Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival on Tue 22 Apr.