Great Pagoda - Kew
Following a major restoration project, you can now reach the heights of the Great Pagoda and marvel at spectacular views across London. Kew’s Pagoda was completed in 1762 as a gift for Princess Augusta, the founder of the Gardens.
Great Pagoda, Kew Gardens - Wikipedia
The Great Pagoda at Kew Gardens in southwest London was built in 1761 by Sir William Chambers as a present for Princess Augusta, the founder of the gardens. Constructed of grey brick, the pagoda comprises 10 storeys, totalling 163 ft (50 m) in height, [2] with 253 steps to the viewing gallery. [3]
The Great Pagoda at Kew | Kew Palace | Historic Royal Palaces
The Great Pagoda was the largest and most ambitious building in a 'royal circuit' of 16 structures displaying architectural styles from around the world built in the royal garden at Kew. Once completed in 1762, the 163ft tall building was so exotic that a suspicious public were unconvinced it would remain standing.
The Great Pagoda at Kew Gardens — Google Arts & Culture
Explore the history of this 18th-century marvel in Kew Gardens. George III's mother Augusta created a world-garden, which became the foundation of Kew Gardens. Augusta's creation included the...
The Great Pagoda - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
The Great Pagoda in Kew is a ten storied Chinese style pagoda designed oddly enough by an Englishman by the name of Sir William Chambers. Each story is built with an octagonal roof and adorned with 8 dragons for the corner of each side for a total of 80 dragons.
The Great Pagoda at Kew - Historic UK
Kew Gardens in London boasts a most unusual structure: a huge Chinese pagoda. Constructed in 1762, the pagoda received major renovation in recent years and once again dazzles with its 80 golden dragons…
Kew Gardens - Wikipedia
In the southeast corner of Kew Gardens stands the Great Pagoda (by Sir William Chambers), erected in 1762, from a design in imitation of the Chinese Ta. The lowest of the ten octagonal storeys is 15 m (49 ft) in diameter. From the base to the highest point is 50 m (164 ft).
Celebrating the reopening of the Great Pagoda at Kew
Aug 3, 2018 · In celebration of the reopening of the Great Pagoda after its extensive restoration, our archives hold treasures that reveal more to its story. Sir William Chambers travelled extensively in China and was inspired by the architecture and gardens he saw there.
William Chambers and Royal Gardens at Kew | DailyArt Magazine
Jul 24, 2023 · The second Chinese building William Chambers designed in the Garden of Kew was the Great Pagoda. “Constructed in 1761-62, the Great Pagoda is one of the most recognizable chinoiserie buildings in Europe” states Lee Prosser, curator of historic buildings at the Historic Royal Palaces.
Kew Gardens Great Pagoda | Witness A Chinese Architecture
The Kew Gardens Great Pagoda is a shining example of how historical structures can be restored and preserved for future generations to appreciate. Its stunning architecture, intricate design, and rich cultural heritage make it a must-see attraction for …