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Kew Gardens asks public for £1m to repair and save iconic Palm House

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The Independent UK · 2h ago

Kew Gardens turns to public to save historic Palm House

The 1840s glasshouse is showing serious signs of deterioration

The Independent UK · 9h ago

Kew Gardens launches £1million public fundraising plea to save historic Palm House

Kew has secured half of the funding but is now calling on the public to help raise the next £1million

Evening Standard · 9h ago

Iconic London attraction set to close for £60m refurbishment

The project has been described as a ‘pivotal moment’ in the attraction’s history

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Kew Gardens’ tropical Palm House to shut for five years for net zero makeover

Huge glasshouse, home to world’s oldest potted plant, to get £50m refit as part of emissions-cutting drive at gardens

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

Kew's famous Palm House to shut for four years for net zero renovation

The glasshouse will be closed for five years from 2027 to reduce admissions from the Palm House to net zero

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Pixie Geldof and friends celebrate heritage at the Palm House, Kew

The event was organised by the World Monuments Fund

Evening Standard · May 3, 2024

Architect Decimus Burton: ‘Utter originality and unselfconscious perfection’

His neo-classical conservatism was condemned as ‘pagan’ by one rival

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

Free 'Beatles on the bandstand' concert coming to Sefton Park

The free event will take place at Sefton Park Palm House

Liverpool Echo · Feb 23, 2023

Sefton Park Palm House hosting rare overnight stays with a twist

People will be permitted to camp under the palms

Liverpool Echo · Oct 12, 2022