I am going to London!! - Orchid Board

nyassa · #1 08-26-2008, 07:04 PM

I am going for a few days to London, does anyone knows any good adress about orchids or other?

Lagoon · #2 08-26-2008, 09:18 PM

Hi nyassa, Gee I wish I could help you out, I wouldn't know where the bars are, how sad that would be

Anyhooooo, I'm sure someone here will try to help you out. I hope you have a wonderful time. Safe trip

camille1585 · #3 08-27-2008, 03:09 AM

I'm sure the English OB members can help you out! I can't think of any places off the top of my head.

shakkai · #4 08-27-2008, 03:26 AM

Nyassa, I hope you have a great time in London! There aren't many orchid nurseries near the city, but I would definitely recommend a visit to Kew Gardens - their orchid house is wonderful!

If you do have the time to get out of the city, a list of the different orchid nurseries here in the UK can be found here: North of England Orchid Society - Nurseries in the UK

camille1585 · #5 08-27-2008, 03:30 AM

I forgot something. If you really really want to get orchids in london, come back in march, for the RHS London show. I missed it (went to london 3 weeks before it) but heard that it is awesome!!

nyassa · #6 08-27-2008, 07:02 AM

Thanks, thanks a lot!!

EdinAZ · #7 08-29-2008, 02:25 AM

Kew Garden's definitely!

You'll have to take the train (about an hour or so?) and it will be an all-day affair (but you can be back by evening). The whole grounds are just great, and they do have a wonderful orchid house, as well as other "houses". I can't think of any place in the US that has that much to see.

Kew Gardens or not . . . have a great time!

Ed