Garden Rules and Regulations
A summary of regulations is provided below.
Restrictions
The following are not permitted in the Gardens:
- animals - except registered disability assistance dogs
- bicycles/tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, scooters
- vehicles other than powered wheelchairs
- radios/music players
- musical instruments
- ball games/sports (including jogging)
- tree-climbing
- pruning or touching plants
Please note also:
- children under 17 years must be supervised by an adult at all times
- a maximum of ten school children are permitted in the shops at any one time
Picnics
- picnics are permitted
- no picnics in the glasshouses or on planted areas
- no barbeques or picnic furniture
Special Permissions
Special permission is required for:
- photography or painting for commercial purposes
- any painting requiring an easel in the glasshouses
Please contact Kew Gardens Visitor Information. Telephone +44 (0)20 8332 5655 or email info@kew.org
Press enquiries
For press enquiries regarding filming in Kew Gardens, please contact the Press Office in advance, on +44 (0)20 8332 5607 or email press@kew.org
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