Plan your Visit
Main Gate
Nearest entrance to Kew Bridge station (national rail for service to and from Waterloo) and Kew Pier river-boat stop. The Main Gate is on Kew Green (391 or 65 buses). About 120m from the gate inside the gardens is the White Peaks shop as well as the catering facilities at White Peaks and the nearby Orangery, with toilets nearby. Use for Father Christmas, Snow Dome, Carousel, Plantomime, Carol Concert, Horse & Carriage Rides and the Wishing tree.
Brentford Gate
Adjacent to the Gardens' car park, 10 minutes along the river bank from
Kew Pier. Convenient for cyclists and walkers on the tow-path along the
River Thames. Please note that the toilets at Brentford Gate have no special
access facilities.
Use for Father Christmas, Snow
Dome, Carousel, Plantomime, Carol
Concert, Horse & Carriage
Rides and the Wishing tree.
Victoria Gate
The largest entrance and nearest to Kew Gardens station (district line and silverlink services). This gate is on Kew Road, situated in the middle of the Gardens, and the 65 bus stops outside. The Victoria Gate visitor centre provides retail, coffee shop, toilets, information and Friends desk. Nearest for Guided Tours.
Lion Gate
The most southern gate, on Kew Road. Nearest to the Pagoda and Pavilion Restaurant and toilets (approximately 200m). The 65 bus stops outside Lion Gate. The Lion Gate is convenient if you want to walk through the Gardens from Brentford Gate or Main Gate en route to Richmond, or if you are walking from Richmond to visit the Gardens. Nearest for Ice Skating by the Temperate House.
Please note wheelchairs are available at all gates, learn
more about facilities we offer for visitors with special needs.
