Kew Gardens
Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas 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 landscape and within our glasshouses and nurseries.
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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 6pm (last entry 5.30pm) until 28 October
For full closing details (closing times vary)
What's on at Kew
From walks and tours, outdoor festivals and childrens activities to art exhibitions and short courses, discover a unique variety of things to do during your trip to Kew Gardens.
Top attractions at Kew
Top attractions at Kew
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.
Treetop Walkway
Take in the breathaking views across the Gardens and beyond while walking through the tops of trees, 18 metres above the woodland floor
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.
Marianne North Gallery
Marianne North was a remarkable Victorian artist with a great eye for botanical detail. In this extraordinary gallery, you can see 833 of her paintings displayed in geographical order, which she hung after travelling around the world.
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For the latest events, exhibitions, seasonal highlights and developments at Kew Gardens
Autumn at Kew
Autumn at Kew
Artful Autumn
As the seasons change and the landscape is steeped in vibrant autumn colours, come on a journey embracing art and nature. 7 to 29 October 2017.
A treasury of trees walking tour
Join us for a guided walk in our Arboretum and explore Kew's vast scientific collection of trees including many rare and ancient varieties. Daily until 31 October.