Kew Gardens autumn events include Halloween and Hey Duggee

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Kew Gardens is set to host a variety of autumn activities.

Visitors can experience the return of the Halloween at Kew event, which will run from 6pm to 10pm between October 16 and October 24, and from 4pm to 10pm between October 25 and November 1.

A new family trail featuring Hey Duggee will be available from October 17 to November 1, offering interactive educational activities.

For botanical art enthusiasts, Lucy T Smith will lead a class on drawing and painting mushrooms on October 8 to 9.

Ahead of World Fungi Day, visitors can also take part in an oyster mushroom goldwork embroidery class on October 6.

Kew's Fungarium will offer exclusive behind-the-scenes tours on October 27. for the first time.

For a full list of scheduled events, visit kew.org/kew-gardens.

Wakehurst also has its own set of autumn attractions.

The 'Wallace & Gromit: Fantastic Fungi Trail' will be available from October 17 to November 1.

Outdoor cinema will be available from October 2 to October 4.

For those interested in fungi, guided walks will be available from October 20 to October 23.

Both Kew Gardens and Wakehurst will also showcase Henry Moore's sculptures throughout the autumn season.

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