Summer cycle 2024
Hop on your bike for an evening at Kew.
This summer, for one evening only, get on your bike and explore the whole of Kew Gardens.
As bicycles are not usually allowed in the Gardens, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy Kew’s most beautiful spots with friends and family as the sun begins to set.
This isn’t your usual visit to Kew; as well as soaking up the enchanted woodlands and beautiful blooms, immerse yourself in nature and enjoyed scheduled tours, music and entertainment.
Our Gardens really do come alive when you're on two wheels!
Tours
Victoria Plaza – Horticulture Tours, 2 x 30 mins (Tom Freeth – Head of Plant Collections)
Waterlily Pond – Tree Tours, 2 x 30 mins (Kevin Martin – Head of Trees)
Japanese Garden – 2 x 30 mins (Tony Sheehan – Botanical Horticulturalist)
Mediterranean Garden – 2 x 30 mins (Eleanor Storey – Botanical Horticulturalist)
Music
DJ at Syon Reach
John Clapper – guitarist
Ben Eaton – guitarist
Rigmarollers – folk duo
Wind in the Willows music performance
Around the Gardens we'll also have facepainting, circus performers, and the Bike Doctor to patch up any flat tyres.
Food at Summer cycle
Make an evening of it and stop for a sundowner, enjoy your own picnic, drop in on our food pop-ups on Syon Reach or enjoy a pizza or burger at the Pavilion Restaurant en route.
Discounted bike hire
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- You must bring your own bicycle - entry will not be allowed for anyone without a bike (including children).
- This is not a race in any format, it is an event for leisure and a strict speed limit (no faster than a jogging pace) must be adhered to for the comfort and enjoyment of everyone.
- Standard bikes and accessibility bikes only - no scooters or roller-skates.
- All children over 4 on bikes must be able to ride independently without aid from an adult.
- No adult may accompany more than four children. This adult is fully responsible for these children for the duration of the event.
- Adults wishing to bring along children under 4 years may do so providing they are secured in a BS standard child seat or trailer.
- Please stick to the designated paths and do not cycle on the grass.
- Please don't wear earphones as everyone's safety is important.
- All riders must ensure that their cycles are in a roadworthy condition, the organiser's decision shall be final as to whether a cycle is of an appropriate type or condition to be used.
- Cycling is a physical activity and can be strenuous. Riders should be in good health and any rider who has a doubt about their health or fitness, or who has a medical condition or injury that could be affected by exercise (particularly a heart condition or pregnancy), should consult their doctor before participating.
- No-one should participate in a ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs (complying with the Road Traffic Act 1988).
- Please note that no glasshouses will be open during the event.