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Kew Gardens' £50M Palm House Renovation for Net Zero

7/16/2025

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Kew Gardens is set to embark on an ambitious £50 million renovation of its iconic Palm House, closing its doors for five years from 2027. This transformative project will replace 16,000 glass panes and enhance heating systems, paving the way for the world's first net zero glasshouse while safeguarding over 1,000 exotic plant species for future generations.

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Kew Gardens is set to embark on an ambitious £50 million renovation of its iconic Palm House, closing its doors for five years from 2027. This transformative project will replace 16,000 glass panes and enhance heating systems, paving the way for the world's first net zero glasshouse while safeguarding over 1,000 exotic plant species for future generations.