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A totally EPIC summer awaits!
Experience Tom Gates EPIC Adventure at Kew Gardens! Escape into a doodletastic day of fun inspired by the global bestselling Tom Gates books and TV series by Liz Pichon.
Create, roam and play in an activity hub bursting with mischief, makes and plenty of laughs – all inspired by the adventures of Tom Gates and his delightfully zany friends and family.
Families can choose their own adventure as they journey through hands-on crafting workshops in the Super Make and Do Tent, showcase their drawing skills at the giant interactive Mega Doodle Wall, enjoy epic live musical performances by Tom’s band DogZombies, and follow the code-cracking Totally Terrific Trails woven through woodland paths.
Children can also pick up an activity guide featuring a handy map for the Totally Terrific Tree Trail, plus plenty of crafty activities to enjoy at home.
Whether you love hands-on art-making, solving puzzles in the great outdoors, or rocking out to DogZombies live, escape into a fun-filled summer day out for the whole family, whatever your age.
18th July – 31st August 2026. For more information, visit kew.org.