Kew Gardens and Palace

Explore acres of gardens, unearth secrets and discover the world of science behind Kew's botanical collections...

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Explore the world’s most famous garden. Delve into a rainforest, stroll a soaring walkway amidst tree canopies and see the first galleries in the world dedicated solely to botanical art. Extensive gardens under glass reach up to 27°C, guaranteeing year-round warmth. Travel through ten climatic zones in the Princess of Wales Conservatory and be amazed by giant lily pads in the Waterlily House.

Kew Gardens provides a unique day out with four cafes and restaurants, a serene lake and waterlily ponds.

Step inside Kew Palace, once the family country home of King George III and setting for the film and play 'The Madness of King George'. This cosy and intimate palace offers a unique insight into royal family life, with a number of rooms restored to the exact condition they would have been 200 years ago. Explore the beautiful princesses’ bedrooms, an intimate dining room and the newly restored Georgian Royal Kitchens. (check for closures)

Then step outside, as George III would have done himself, to enjoy the beauty of Kew Gardens. Visit the historic Palm House or take a relaxing walk through this world famous landscape.

Two attractions in one great day out!

October and November are beautiful months at Kew, as the trees slowly take on their autumn colours.

Planned closures

• The Kitchen Garden will close from November 2021 to March 2022.
• The Waterlily House will close from 1 November 2021 for winter.
• The water feature and all water systems in the Children's Garden will be closed from November 2021 to February 2022.
• All external drinking fountains will be turned off for the winter months. These will go back on in spring 2022.
• The Temperate House will be closed on 18 November 2021.
• The Treetop Walkway will be closed from 22 to 24 November 2021.
• The lift to the Treetop Walkway is currently out of service.
• Queen Charlotte’s Cottage and Kew Palace are closed.
• The Pagoda and Minka House are closed
• The Badger Sett in the Natural Area is closed.
• All restaurants are closed for dining in. Takeaway options are available
• Climbers and Creepers is closed
• Marianne North Gallery and Shirley Sherwood Gallery are closed
• Victoria Gate Plaza is closed
• The Kew Explorer is not currently running

Kew Gardens closes 24th & 25th December

Opening Hours Gardens open every 10am every day, last entry and closing varies