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 (Victoria Gate opens at 8am exclusively for Friends of Kew).
- Last entry 6pm Monday to Thursday. Last entry 8pm Friday to Sunday and bank holidays.
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.
Great Broad Walk Borders
The Great Broad Walk Borders form the longest double herbaceous border in the country. They stretch for 320 metres along either side of the Broad Walk path at Kew Gardens.
Treetop Walkway
Explore the treetop canopy 18 metres above the woodland floor. Designed by Marks Barfield architects (who created the London Eye) this unique visitor attraction allows you to walk through the treetops and see views right across London.
Kids' Kew
See through the eyes of a bird, live like a badger, and make friends with giants. From the tropics to the desert, travel the natural world in a day and discover the enormous wonders of nature.
Palm House
This Victorian glasshouse is one of Kew's most recognisable buildings. Inside, the rainforest climate supports a unique collection of palms and other tropical species from some of the most threatened environments on Earth.
Kew Palace and Royal Kitchens
The summer home of King George III, Kew Palace is one of the lesser known royal residences in London and is the oldest building within the Gardens.
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This summer at Kew
This summer at Kew
Kew Science Festival
Don your lab coat, dig out your goggles and meet our scientists as they bring their science out of the labs and into the Gardens with hands-on experiments and fun activities. 4 to 6 August.
Theatre on Kew
This summer join us for a fun-filled family theatre production of The Wind in the Willows and Dream Fairies: an adventure through Bubble Land, in the magical setting of Kew Gardens. From 22 July to 28 August.
Insect adventure camp
Get to know our native pollinators by taking part in lots of fun science and craft activities. 22 July to 3 September.
Tanabata: celebrate the Japanese Star Festival at Kew Gardens
Japan Society, Kew Gardens, Japan House London and the Embassy of Japan welcome all visitors to celebrate Tanabata. Enjoy a range of workshops, activities, tours and performances marking this ancient summer event. 2 and 3 August.
Kew After Hours: The Hive
This August enjoy our exclusive After Hours events at The Hive. From bee tattoos to honey tasting, you’ll be buzzing with excitement! Over 18's only. From 16 August. #kewafterhours
Kew the Movies
This summer Kew Gardens will be transformed into the perfect outdoor cinema set against the backdrop of Kew Palace. We will be showing the classic films Ghostbusters, Pulp Fiction and Grease (sing-a-long). The open air screenings take place on 30 August, 6 and 7 September 2017. In collaboration with The Luna Cinema.