Kew is the home of two elegant gardens in the South East of England - Kew Gardens in South West London and Wakehurst, the home of Kew's Millennium Seed Bank, in West Sussex. More than 250 years old, Kew is a recognised World Heritage Site. Our rich history is interwoven with Royal heritage and the development of modern day plant science and plant conservation. A fascinating place with lots to offer, thousands of people visit Kew each year.