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Sounds of Blossom: RCM Composers at Kew Gardens

Dates
14 March 2026 - 06 April 2026

Venue
Kew Gardens, TW9 3AB

Tickets
Included with ticket purchase for entrance to Kew Gardens

Learn more at www.kew.org

Pink blossom trees at Kew Gardens

14 March 2026 - 06 April 2026

Venue
Kew Gardens, TW9 3AB

Tickets
Included with ticket purchase for entrance to Kew Gardens

Learn more at www.kew.org

Sounds of Blossom returns to Kew Gardens this spring, with the premiere of new compositions by students from the Royal College of Music bringing this special season to life across Kew’s spectacular 320-acres.

Offering a multisensory experience for visitors, Sounds of Blossom celebrates the best of Kew’s magnificent living collection with soundscapes and musical performances highlighting world-renowned magnolias and cherry blossoms. 

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Location Transport Food & drink Access

Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS

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   South Kensington: 0.5 miles
   Gloucester Road: 0.6 miles
   High Street Kensington: 0.8 miles

   Paddington: 1.5 miles
   Victoria: 2 miles

   Santander Cycles docking station and public cycle locking facilities adjacent to RCM

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The RCM provides light refreshments throughout the year. There is also a range of restaurants, cafés and other establishments nearby, most adjacent to South Kensington station.

RCM Café

The RCM Café serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks, salads and hot food. There is also access to outside seating in our new 1851 courtyard.

Opening hours: 

Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Saturday: 8.30am-4.30pm (term time only)

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The main entrance to the RCM has eight steps up from the pavement and two inside the main doors. A lift is available for visitors with limited mobility. The lift is built into the smaller staircase to the left of the main entrance steps. There is an intercom button on the control panel, which can be seen and reached easily from the street. On arrival, press the buzzer to notify a member of RCM staff, who will come out to meet you and operate the lift for you.

All our event venues can be accessed by visitors with limited mobility via the lift at the main entrance.

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