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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

Plan your visit to Kew

  • Ticket prices
  • Getting here (including parking)
  • Access and facilities
  • Information for families and groups

For essential information to plan your visit

Laburnum arch at Kew

Opening and closing times

  • Open daily at 10am
  • Gardens close at 7pm (last entry 6pm)

For attractions, shops and catering facility closures

Princess of Wales Conservatory

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.

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The rose pergola at Kew Gardens

Things to do

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Walks and tours

Temperate Treasures tour

Learn about some of the 10,000 plants held within the newly restored Temperate House on this guided walk. Daily at 12 noon and 2.30pm.
More about the Temperate Treasures tour
Free with entry to the gardens
tours
daily
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Kew Explorer land train
Walks and tours

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.
More about the land train
tours
daily

Things to see

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The Temperate House

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

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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Aerial view of the Treetop Walkway

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. Currently closed for essential maintenance.
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The Palm House at Kew

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.