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Opening Times - Kew

Kew Gardens is open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Kew Gardens and Facilities

	Open	Closing times 30 Mar - 30 Aug 08	Closing times 31 Aug - 25 Oct 08
Kew Gardens	9.30am	weekdays 6.30pm (last entry 6pm) weekends 7.30pm (last entry 7pm)	6pm (last entry 5.30pm)
Glasshouses & Galleries	9.30am	5.30pm	5.30pm
Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway	9.30am	weekdays 5.30pm weekends 6.30pm	5.30pm
Kew Palace	10am (Mon 11am)	5pm (last entry 4.15pm)	5pm (last entry 4.15pm)*
Climbers and Creepers	10.30am	5.30pm	5.30pm

Please note: From 8 - 12 July, Kew Gardens closes at 6pm to allow time for Summer Swing. Last entry is 5.30pm.

The Marianne North Gallery is currently closed for refurbishment until Autumn 2009. However Kew's new gallery, The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art is now open adjacent to the Marianne North Gallery.

* Kew Palace is open from 21 March to 28 September 2008. Entry is by timed ticket only, and there is an additional entry charge. During term-time, priority is given to school groups on mondays.

Kew Restaurants & Cafes

	Open	Closing times 30 Mar - 30 Aug 08	Closing times 31 Aug - 25 Oct 08
Orangery Restaurant	10am	5.30pm weekdays 6.30pm weekends	5pm
White Peaks Cafe	10am	5.30pm weekdays 6.30pm weekends	5pm
Victoria Gate cafe	9.30am	6pm weekdays 7pm weekends	5.30pm
Pavilion Restaurant (Closed from 3 Nov)	10am	5.30pm weekdays 6.30pm weekends	5pm

Kew Shops

	Open	Closing times 30 Mar - 30 Aug 08	Closing times 31 Aug - 25 Oct 08
White Peaks Shop	10am	6pm weekdays 7pm weekends	5.30pm
Victoria Plaza Shop	9.30am	6.30pm weekdays 7.30pm weekends	6pm

Enquiries: email info@kew.org or tel: +44 (0)20 8332 5655

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