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The world's premier horticultural display garden on more than 1,000 acres, Longwood offers exquisite flowers, majestic trees, manicured gardens and opulent conservatories. Visitors can view 11,000 types of plants, including roses, orchids and waterlilies. Illuminated fountains and an ''Idea Garden'' relax and inspire. Enjoy festivals, concerts, holiday displays, shopping and gourmet dining. Check their website for a virtual tour and upcoming events.

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  • Contact Info

    Longwood Gardens

    1001 Longwood Road
    Route 1 and Route 52
    Kennett Square, PA 19348

    Phone: 610-388-1000   |   Official Website

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Accessibility Details

    Deaf/Hearing Access: Assistive Listening Devices for persons with hearing impairments are available for Performing Arts events and concerts. Please contact website for further information.

  • • Current Events

      05/12/13- 05/19/13

      Carillon Concerts - Chimes Tower at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Carillon Concerts - Chimes Tower at Longwood Gardens Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens May 12-May 19, 2013 Stretch out on the lawn in front of the historic 62-bell carillon for concerts by Longwood's favorite carillonneurs. Most performances are followed with a Chimes Tower Tour and an opportunity to meet the Carillonneur. Get a bird’s eye view of the Gardens in full bloom from the top of the tower where performers will be on hand to answer questions and show the bells up close. Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 pm Stephen Schreiber Spring House, Pennsylvania

  • • Upcoming Events

      05/31/13	Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds at Longwood Gardens Presented by Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds at Longwood Gardens May 31, 2013 Enjoy an outdoor musical concert amidst the most beautiful setting that is Longwood Gardens. Bandmaster Phil Evans, former bandmaster of The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines in Portsmouth, provides an entertaining and stirring musical program for young and old.
      06/01/13	Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens June 1, 2013 Start your summer on the right note. Savor fine wines as you enjoy the sights and sounds of live jazz in our Gardens. Welcoming artists including Branford Marsalis Quartet, Anat Cohen Quartet, Alfredo Rodriguez Trio, and Joanna Pascale. Meadow Buy tickets online at www.longwoodgardens.org or by calling 610-388-1000 (additional fees apply for phone orders). Tickets limited. Sell out likely. No outside food allowed in the Gardens. The festival is rain or...
      06/07/13	Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey Concert Longwood Gardens Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey Concert Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens June 7, 2013 Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Peter, Paul & Mary Grammy-winners Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey carry on the proud tradition of the iconic folk-singing trio Peter, Paul & Mary, one of the most popular folk groups of the 1960s. Without their beloved Mary, Peter and Noel Paul continue to perform as a duo, singing many of the group's classic hits including "If I Had a Hammer," "Blowin' in the Wind," "Puff (The Magic Dragon,)" "I Dig Rock...
      06/14/13- 06/15/13	The Savoy Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers or The King of Barataria Longwood Gardens The Savoy Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers or The King of Barataria Presented by The Savoy Company at Longwood Gardens June 14-June 15, 2013 On Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15, 2013 @ 8:30 pm for two shows only, The Savoy Company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta, The Gondoliers or The King of Barataria. Performances will be held at in the outdoor theatre at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. (Tickets include admission to Longwood Gardens for the entire day and re-admission on the same day.)
      06/18/13- 06/22/13	International Organ Competition Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens June 18-June 22, 2013 Experience the preliminary and final rounds as 10 of the organ world’s brightest young talents compete before a panel of top judges in a quest for the Pierre S. du Pont First Prize.
      06/22/13	Sound the Brass! Longwood Gardens Sound the Brass! Presented by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at Longwood Gardens June 22, 2013 Sound the Brass! Renaissance to Ragime - A musical extravaganza with the Kennett Symphony's brass and percussion sections. Music from the Renaissance to the present - classical, pops and jazz performed with panache. Ticket price includes all-day admission to Longwood Gardens and free parking.
      07/08/13- 07/12/13	Bodies of Water Summer Camp at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Bodies of Water Summer Camp at Longwood Gardens Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens July 8-July 12, 2013 Plunge into the depths of bodies of water and explore Longwood's fountains, lakes, and other water sources while learning how water is vital to the survival of all living things. Experiment with water and discover how to keep not only the world's water healthy, but our bodies too. Explore how Longwood practices save water conservation and how you can protect this natural resource at home.
      07/15/13- 07/19/13	Bodies of Water Summer Camp at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Bodies of Water Summer Camp at Longwood Gardens Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens July 15-July 19, 2013 Plunge into the depths of bodies of water and explore Longwood's fountains, lakes, and other water sources while learning how water is vital to the survival of all living things. Experiment with water and discover how to keep not only the world's water healthy, but our bodies too. Explore how Longwood practices save water conservation and how you can protect this natural resource at home.
      08/10/13	Gershwin at the Gardens Longwood Gardens Gershwin at the Gardens Presented by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at Longwood Gardens August 10, 2013 Gershwin at the Gardens Two of Gershwin's masterpieces fusing jazz and symphonic music - one for orchestra, which lives on through the cinema, and the other his dramatic opera set on Catfish Row. Gershwin: American in Paris Gershwin/Bennett: Porgy and Bess Robin Wilson, Soprano Lourin Plant, Baritone 2012 Instrumental Competition Winner The Mary Green Singers Ticket price includes all-day admission to Longwood Gardens and...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/12/13- 05/19/13

    Carillon Concerts - Chimes Tower at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Carillon Concerts - Chimes Tower at Longwood Gardens Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens May 12-May 19, 2013 Stretch out on the lawn in front of the historic 62-bell carillon for concerts by Longwood's favorite carillonneurs. Most performances are followed with a Chimes Tower Tour and an opportunity to meet the Carillonneur. Get a bird’s eye view of the Gardens in full bloom from the top of the tower where performers will be on hand to answer questions and show the bells up close. Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 pm Stephen Schreiber Spring House, Pennsylvania

  • Upcoming Events

    05/31/13	Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds at Longwood Gardens Presented by Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds at Longwood Gardens May 31, 2013 Enjoy an outdoor musical concert amidst the most beautiful setting that is Longwood Gardens. Bandmaster Phil Evans, former bandmaster of The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines in Portsmouth, provides an entertaining and stirring musical program for young and old.
    06/01/13	Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens June 1, 2013 Start your summer on the right note. Savor fine wines as you enjoy the sights and sounds of live jazz in our Gardens. Welcoming artists including Branford Marsalis Quartet, Anat Cohen Quartet, Alfredo Rodriguez Trio, and Joanna Pascale. Meadow Buy tickets online at www.longwoodgardens.org or by calling 610-388-1000 (additional fees apply for phone orders). Tickets limited. Sell out likely. No outside food allowed in the Gardens. The festival is rain or...
    06/07/13	Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey Concert Longwood Gardens Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey Concert Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens June 7, 2013 Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Peter, Paul & Mary Grammy-winners Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey carry on the proud tradition of the iconic folk-singing trio Peter, Paul & Mary, one of the most popular folk groups of the 1960s. Without their beloved Mary, Peter and Noel Paul continue to perform as a duo, singing many of the group's classic hits including "If I Had a Hammer," "Blowin' in the Wind," "Puff (The Magic Dragon,)" "I Dig Rock...
    06/14/13- 06/15/13	The Savoy Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers or The King of Barataria Longwood Gardens The Savoy Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers or The King of Barataria Presented by The Savoy Company at Longwood Gardens June 14-June 15, 2013 On Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15, 2013 @ 8:30 pm for two shows only, The Savoy Company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta, The Gondoliers or The King of Barataria. Performances will be held at in the outdoor theatre at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. (Tickets include admission to Longwood Gardens for the entire day and re-admission on the same day.)
    06/18/13- 06/22/13	International Organ Competition Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens June 18-June 22, 2013 Experience the preliminary and final rounds as 10 of the organ world’s brightest young talents compete before a panel of top judges in a quest for the Pierre S. du Pont First Prize.
    06/22/13	Sound the Brass! Longwood Gardens Sound the Brass! Presented by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at Longwood Gardens June 22, 2013 Sound the Brass! Renaissance to Ragime - A musical extravaganza with the Kennett Symphony's brass and percussion sections. Music from the Renaissance to the present - classical, pops and jazz performed with panache. Ticket price includes all-day admission to Longwood Gardens and free parking.
    07/08/13- 07/12/13	Bodies of Water Summer Camp at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Bodies of Water Summer Camp at Longwood Gardens Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens July 8-July 12, 2013 Plunge into the depths of bodies of water and explore Longwood's fountains, lakes, and other water sources while learning how water is vital to the survival of all living things. Experiment with water and discover how to keep not only the world's water healthy, but our bodies too. Explore how Longwood practices save water conservation and how you can protect this natural resource at home.
    07/15/13- 07/19/13	Bodies of Water Summer Camp at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens Bodies of Water Summer Camp at Longwood Gardens Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens July 15-July 19, 2013 Plunge into the depths of bodies of water and explore Longwood's fountains, lakes, and other water sources while learning how water is vital to the survival of all living things. Experiment with water and discover how to keep not only the world's water healthy, but our bodies too. Explore how Longwood practices save water conservation and how you can protect this natural resource at home.
    08/10/13	Gershwin at the Gardens Longwood Gardens Gershwin at the Gardens Presented by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at Longwood Gardens August 10, 2013 Gershwin at the Gardens Two of Gershwin's masterpieces fusing jazz and symphonic music - one for orchestra, which lives on through the cinema, and the other his dramatic opera set on Catfish Row. Gershwin: American in Paris Gershwin/Bennett: Porgy and Bess Robin Wilson, Soprano Lourin Plant, Baritone 2012 Instrumental Competition Winner The Mary Green Singers Ticket price includes all-day admission to Longwood Gardens and...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/10/13	Visit Longwood Gardens for National Public Gardens Day! Longwood Gardens
    05/03/13	Jeremy Filsell & Peter Richard Conte - Organ Series at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    04/21/13	Anita Greenlee - Organ Series at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    04/14/13	Clair Rozier - Organ Series at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    04/08/13- 04/09/13	Jay Smar - World of Music Series at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    04/08/13- 04/09/13	Senior Days at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    04/06/13- 05/18/13	Beyond the Garden Gates Days - Spring Blooms Longwood Gardens
    04/01/13- 05/14/13	Kids' Story Time at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    03/30/13	Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Longwood Gardens
    03/30/13- 03/31/13	Easter Buffet at the Gardens Longwood Gardens
    03/28/13	Barbara Cook Longwood Gardens
    03/16/13	OrKID Days Longwood Gardens
    03/16/13	Tierney Sutton Longwood Gardens
    03/14/13	Dervish Longwood Gardens
    03/10/13	David Schelat Organ Concert Longwood Gardens
    03/03/13- 02/03/13	Curtis Student Recitals - Richard Lin Longwood Gardens
    03/01/13	Nathan Laube Organ Concert Longwood Gardens
    02/24/13	Organ Lecture and Demonstration with Peter Richard Conte Longwood Gardens
    02/23/13	The Molly Ringwald Quartet Longwood Gardens
    02/21/13	Leila Josefowicz - Classical Violin Concert Longwood Gardens
    02/18/13	OrKID Days Longwood Gardens
    02/17/13	Eric Plutz Organ Concert Longwood Gardens
    02/10/13	Romeri Duo Organ Concert Longwood Gardens
    02/02/13- 03/23/13	Beyond the Garden Gates Days (see dates below) Longwood Gardens
    01/19/13- 03/24/13	Orchid Extravaganza Longwood Gardens
    11/27/12	Temple University Concert Choir Longwood Gardens
    11/09/12	Dailey & Vincent Longwood Gardens
    08/18/12	Water Music: Titanic 100 Years Longwood Gardens
    07/26/12- 08/04/12	Hello, Dolly Longwood Gardens
    07/11/12	Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    07/07/12	Barbara Cook performing at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    06/29/12- 06/30/12	Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado Longwood Gardens
    06/23/12	Guitarra - An Evening of Classical and Flamenco Guitar, Song and Dance! Longwood Gardens
    06/21/12- 09/20/12	SmART Nights Longwood Gardens
    04/22/12	Leopold's Violin Longwood Gardens
    02/29/12	Soweto Gospel Choir Longwood Gardens
    02/26/12	Curtis Student Recitals Longwood Gardens
    02/25/12	Organ Concert for Kids Featuring Ken Cowan Longwood Gardens
    02/18/12	Organ Concert Featuring Paul Jacobs Longwood Gardens
    02/12/12	Piano Concert with Anne-Marie McDermott Longwood Gardens
    01/29/12	Organ Concert with the Lorgus-Kinckner Duo Longwood Gardens
    01/28/12	Janis Siegel Quartet Longwood Gardens
    01/27/12	Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca Longwood Gardens
    01/16/12	Sharon Katz & The Peace Train Longwood Gardens
    12/31/11	New Year's Eve Celebration at Longwood Longwood Gardens
    12/11/11	Hanukkah Concert for Kids with Yosi Longwood Gardens
    12/10/11- 12/18/11	Breakfast with Santa Longwood Gardens
    12/03/11- 12/17/11	Beyond Philadelphia: Holiday Tour to Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine River Museum Longwood Gardens
    12/01/11	Holiday Jazz with New York Voices Longwood Gardens
    11/24/11- 01/08/12	A Longwood Christmas Longwood Gardens
    11/24/11	Thanksgiving Buffet Longwood Gardens
    11/19/11	Danilo Perez Trio Longwood Gardens
    11/18/11	Suzanne Vega Longwood Gardens
    11/13/11	Organ Concert featuring Neil Harmon Longwood Gardens
    11/03/11	The King's Singers Longwood Gardens
    10/29/11- 11/20/11	Chrysanthemum Festival Longwood Gardens
    10/22/11	Organ Concert featuring Felix Hell Longwood Gardens
    10/16/11	Organ Concert: Valentin Radu Longwood Gardens
    10/09/11	Organ Concert: Jeffrey Brillhart Longwood Gardens
    10/07/11	Weyerbacher Beer Dinner Longwood Gardens
    10/06/11	Piano Concert featuring Stewart Goodyear Longwood Gardens
    10/03/11- 10/04/11	Senior Days at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    10/02/11	Organ Concert: Kevin J. O'Malia Longwood Gardens
    10/01/11	Culinature: From Harvest to Table Dinner Longwood Gardens
    09/17/11	XPN Welcomes Keb' Mo' Longwood Gardens
    09/17/11	Keb' Mo' Longwood Gardens
    09/16/11- 09/18/11	Strange Fruit Longwood Gardens
    09/11/11- 09/25/11	Carillon Concerts Longwood Gardens
    09/09/11	Kennett Square Mushrooms and Chaddsford Winery Wine Dinner Longwood Gardens
    09/05/11- 11/20/11	Autumn's Colors Longwood Gardens
    09/03/11	Fireworks and Fountains Longwood Gardens
    08/30/11	XPN Welcomes Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers Longwood Gardens
    08/27/11	Red Baraat Longwood Gardens
    08/26/11	Longwood Gardens Heirloom Tomatoes and Vermeil Wines Longwood Gardens
    08/26/11	Le Vent du Nord Longwood Gardens
    08/24/11	Gipsy Kings at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    08/20/11	Celebrate Freedom Longwood Gardens
    08/20/11	Kennett Symphony of Chester County presents Celebrate Freedom Longwood Gardens
    08/19/11	Postmodern String Quartet: Ethel Longwood Gardens
    08/18/11	Beach Boys at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    08/18/11	Beach Boys at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens
    08/17/11	XPN Welcomes Mavis Staples Longwood Gardens
    08/13/11	Fireworks and Fountains Longwood Gardens
    07/28/11- 08/06/11	Kiss Me, Kate Longwood Gardens
    07/23/11	Fireworks and Fountains Longwood Gardens
    07/16/11	Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper Longwood Gardens
    07/15/11	Moona Luna Longwood Gardens
    07/13/11	XPN Welcomes Pink Martini Longwood Gardens
    07/08/11	Yosi and The Superdads Longwood Gardens
    07/08/11	Family Firefly Night Longwood Gardens
    07/08/11	Taste of the Atlantic Wine Dinner Longwood Gardens
    07/03/11	Fireworks and Fountain Show Longwood Gardens
    07/02/11	Philadelphia Orchestra Longwood Gardens
    07/01/11	The Laurie Berkner Band Longwood Gardens
    06/26/11- 08/21/11	Carillon Concerts Longwood Gardens
    06/25/11	Bolero Longwood Gardens
    06/25/11	Kennett Symphony of Chester County presents Bolero Longwood Gardens
    06/18/11	Fireworks and Fountain Show Longwood Gardens
    06/17/11	Tiempo Libre Longwood Gardens
    06/15/11	XPN Welcomes Indigo Girls Longwood Gardens