What's on at Kew Gardens - Christmas 2012

Relax with friends and family at Kew Gardens this Christmas, and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the high street. Celebrate the festive season with delicious festive food and winter walks and bring the kids along to meet Santa. Kew Gardens is one of London's top visitor attractions.

Christmas 2012

An indulgent Christmas and New Year at Kew Gardens 2012 - This festival has now finished

See our event's calendar for what's currently on in the Gardens

Relax with friends and family away from the hustle and bustle of the high street this Christmas.

If you bring the family, rest assured they'll have as much fun as you, and of course, children 16 and under go FREE. Explore our festive pages to discover more and ensure a visit to Kew Gardens is at the top of your Christmas list.


12 Days of Christmas

We've now given away all our special 12 Days of Christmas promotional tickets. Congratulations if you were successful! If you plan to visit over the festive period, why not explore our special menus and enjoy a tasty lunch as part of your day with us?

White Peaks

The Orangery

The Pavilion & Victoria Gate


Christmas and New Year visit information

We're open every day over the festive period except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Our magical Christmas festival runs from Saturday 8 December 2012 to Sunday 6 January 2013 with plenty of treats and surprises for all ages.

Full visit information is available here

Treat yourself this Christmas

Eat, drink, shop and be merry

* Enjoy the Gardens


Photo: Child riding the Christmas carousel

Treat the kids

There's lots to keep the little ones entertained at Kew Gardens this Christmas.

Meet Santa in his grotto, ride the twinkling carousel and explore our Twelve trees of Christmas family trail.

Discover what's on offer for children


Festive garden highlights

Take a seasonal stroll around the Gardens and spot some festive favourites.

Photo: A frosted white bud in the grass

See some of our winter highlights in the Gardens this Christmas. Don't miss our major sculpture exhibition David Nash at Kew: A Natural Gallery.

What to look out for

Retail therapy

We've got Christmas all wrapped up at Kew Gardens this year.

Victoria Plaza shop_Christmas 2012

Discover late-night shopping, exclusive offers and a fantastic array of gifts for all ages and tastes. 

Browse our Christmas gifts

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