Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

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About Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

If you LOVE nature, and LOVE gardens even more, than you might want to check out Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Kentucky! 

Yew Dell Botanical Gardens are all about gardening, nature, plants, and education - all found on a site with significant historical importance! You see, the home, gardens and nursery were all owed by Theodore Klein, but are now offering programs and events for families just like yours!

Yew Dell loves when families visit, so they have made sure that there are a wide variety of activities for kids, no matter what age.

The Backpacktivities are popular with those little ones, as these can be picked up from the Visitor Center and used on the grounds anytime - during any visit! These fun packs are filled with colored pencils, sketch pads, and even scavenger hunts. It's the perfect way for kids to have fun and explore the grounds!

Best of all - they are FREE!

The Book-N-Blanket Bags are also popular, as these are canvas tote bags that are filled with a blanket and nature themed children's books, so you can just relax out on the grass or in the shade and enjoy a book as a family!

Yew Dell also offer classes for kids every Saturday morning, which take advantage of the season and kids can enjoy nature walks, vegetable picking or planting, as well as crafts!

Who knew gardens could be so much FUN!

So grab those green thumbs in the family and head on down to Yew Dell for a fun day of nature!

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Adults $9.00 March 21st-December 14th. Free December 15th- March 24th.

Children Under 5 Free

Free Under 5 years

Last Update 2023

Discount Seniors (65+) $5 March 21st-December 14th. Free December 15th- March 24th.

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Yew Dell Botanical Gardens FAQ’s

I’m Hungry! Can I get food at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens?

Take a picnic and enjoy it out on the grass!

Any top tips when visiting?

Make sure you look at the calendar of events so you don't miss the fun activities they might have planned for the family!

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You can arrange tours with more than 10 people in your party, and you can enjoy a boxed lunch as part of it, so book at least 2 weeks ahead for a fun day out of the classroom!

Does Yew Dell Botanical Gardens have healthy eating or Vegan options?

Make sure you take plenty of bottled water with you!

Is Yew Dell Botanical Gardens fully accessible?

There are plenty of flat and paved areas for access

Any additonal information?

The gardens are closed Kentucky Derby Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day and Jan 1.