Kew Gardens
Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history. Our collection of living plants is the largest and most diverse in the world, growing out in the Gardens and inside our glasshouses.
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Visiting Kew
Visiting Kew
Plan your visit to Kew
- Ticket prices
- Getting here (including parking)
- Access and facilities
- Information for families and groups
Opening and closing times
- Open daily at 10am
- Gardens close at 7pm (last entry 6pm)
What's on at Kew
Meet our experts, join a guided tour, pop into one of our galleries or take a short course. There's a unique variety of things to do when you visit Kew Gardens.
Things to do
Things to do
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Kew Explorer land train
Enjoy a guided tour around the Gardens on the Kew Explorer land train and learn about Kew's flora and fauna, historic buildings and vital conservation work.
Things to see
Things to see
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Temperate House
The largest Victorian glasshouse in the world has reopened. This Grade I listed building is twice the size of the Palm House. It is home to an internationally important collection of temperate zone plants, including some of the rarest and most threatened.
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The Hive
The Hive is a unique, multi-sensory experience designed to highlight the extraordinary life of bees. A feat of British engineering, it stands 17 metres tall, set in a wildflower meadow.
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Treetop Walkway
Walk 18 metres above the woodland floor through the tops of trees, and take in the breathtaking views across the Gardens and beyond. Please note that the lift is currently out of order.
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Palm House
An iconic Victorian glasshouse, the rainforest climate inside supports a unique collection of tropical plants from some of the most threatened environments on Earth.
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