Kew Gardens plans to move 1300 plants before Palm House restoration
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew intends to relocate 1,300 tropical plants and trees in London ahead of a £66m Palm House renovation starting in autumn 2027.
Reason for the major restoration
The world-famous Victorian glasshouse requires urgent repairs because hot and humid conditions have damaged its ironwork and glass. This massive makeover project is scheduled to cost £66m according to recent reports from the gardens. The structural issues inside the building have forced officials to plan a complete emptying of the collection.
Timeline for the closure period
Work on the restoration will officially begin in autumn 2027 after the current occupants are moved. Visitors should expect the Palm House to remain closed for up to four years during this extensive work. The long shutdown is necessary to address the toll taken on the building by the internal environment.
Logistics of moving the collection
Staff must completely empty the glasshouse before any construction or repair work can commence on the structure. Relocating 1,300 tropical plants and trees presents a significant logistical challenge for the team at Kew. The gardens have confirmed that this relocation is a mandatory step before the renovation starts.
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