Your questions answered

Find out all you need to know about membership.

The Princess of Wales Conservatory, opened in 1987 is Kew's most complex glasshouse, with ten different computer controlled environments in one building.

How to contact us

Membership enquiries
You can call us on 0208 332 3200 9am until 5pm seven days a week.
By email: friends@kew.org

Our postal address
Friends' Office, Kew Foundation, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 47 Kew Green, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB.

In the Gardens
We have a dedicated membership desk at Victoria Plaza, where you can talk to the Friends' Team about your membership option and joining, renew your annual subscription, update your details and more.

You can also join, renew or buy gift membership at any of the Gates at Kew Gardens or Wakehurst, and pay by cash, credit/debit card, cheque or Direct Debit.

How do I join?

Online: Choose to pay by Direct Debit to enjoy a £10 discount on your membership or sign up by credit/debit card. Join online now
By phone: Call us on 0208 332 3200 to join by credit/debit card.
In person: At the Friends' Desk at Victoria Plaza or at any of the Gates. Your receipt will act as a temporary membership card, allowing entry until your new membership pack arrives.
By post: To join, download an application form (pdf) and post it to us with your payment. For gift membership, please download a gift membership application form. Please allow up to 28 days for your membership card and pack to arrive.

I’d like to change my membership

Please call us on 0208 332 3200, to upgrade your membership. You can change from having an Individual to a Joint membership. Additional costs will apply.

Do you have a family membership?

As children under 17 (accompanied by an adult) have free entry to Kew and Wakehurst Place, either an Individual or Joint membership will allow adults and children year-round entry.

Who can use joint membership?

Our joint memberships are for any two adults from the same family living at the same address. Each Friend receives their own card. Joint Friends receive one copy of Kew magazine. Please remember that cards are for use by the named individual only and are not transferable.

Buying membership as a gift

You can buy a membership as a gift and choose to have the new member's pack sent either directly to the gift recipient or to you. Pick up a leaflet in the Gardens, or download a form (pdf). You can also phone us on 0208 332 3200 and pay by credit/debit card.

I’ve lost my membership card

Call us on 0208 332 3200 and we can arrange for a replacement to be sent out to you. Unfortunately you will not be able to visit the Gardens without a membership card. Please also see our Terms & Conditions of membership.

Why must my guests be family members?

HMRC regulations mean that it is only the visits of family members of Friends that enjoy free entry to the Gardens.

How do you define family member?

A family member is defined by HMRC as your spouse, civil partner, partner who you live with, sibling, lineal descendant or ancestor.

How do I bring in a family member to the Gardens?

When visiting with a family member, just show your valid membership card at the entrance gate and you will gain free entry for yourself and your family guest to the Gardens. Free entry is limited to one adult family guest per member on each visit (children under 17 have free entry to the Gardens).

How do I make a donation to Kew?

You can donate online here or phone us on 0208 332 3200 and donate by credit/debit card. If you would prefer to post a donation, please send it to: Kew Foundation, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 47 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 3AB. Please make cheques payable to “Kew Foundation” and remember to include your name and address. Find out about our areas of work.

Can I come into the Gardens without my membership card?

You’ll need to bring your valid membership card each time you wish to visit the Gardens. If you don’t have your card with you, unfortunately you will have to pay the entry price, which cannot be refunded.