Year 8 Geographers braved the wet weather on Thursday 12 October as they paid a visit to the world-famous Kew Gardens in London.

Fortunately, many of the main attractions are to be found in the shelter of the beautiful palm house, so they escaped the worst of the rain. They learned about the thousands of plant species preserved and the many conservation efforts that take place at Kew, and also found time to explore the stunning treetop walkway, gaining a unique perspective on the flora below.