Kew

Tucked away in south west London, right under the Heathrow flight path, you'll find Kew Gardens.

Officially known as the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, it is the world's largest collection of living plants. The actual gardens are over 250 years old however the famous glass houses were built in the Victorian era (I think).

Look, bananas grow upside down, who knew?!

The entire place is beautiful and old and like walking through a jungle.

They dye the water black (with natural dye) in the lily house to prevent algae growing, which makes for some pretty nice reflections too.

Apparently hugging a tree is good for you...I'm not entirely convinced!

Well worth a visit!