Families

Kew Gardens has acres of Gardens to explore, secrets to unearth and science discoveries waiting to be revealed. Have a fantastic family day out at Kew Gardens.

Discover the Children's Garden

The exciting Children's Garden is specially designed for children from 2 to 12 years old.

Based in a natural setting the size of 40 tennis courts, children can explore all the things plants need to grow; earth, air, sun and water. 

 

More about the Children's Garden

 

Visiting during coronavirus

We are open, but we've made some changes to keep you safe. 

Keep up to date before you come as sometimes we may close some parts of the Gardens in line with government guidance. 

Coronavirus guidance

Top 5 things to do with kids

From the tropics to the desert, you can travel the natural world in a day.

We’ve got kids' activities and family-friendly menus. Come to Kew and make memories for a lifetime.

Check out the dos and don'ts before you visit.

Things to do with your family

  • Spring starflower, Ipheion uniflorum, in the Davies Alpine House at Kew

    Introduction to the Gardens

    Explore Kew with an experienced guide to delve into our history, work, and seasonal plant highlights.

    Plan your visit
  • Children playing on a music and movement session

    Family and Early years learning

    Learn from home with our fun nature activities or sing along to a music session. Download seasonal trails to use in the Gardens with your children. 

    Browse family activities and resources

Family fun at Kew

  • The Arboretum

    Arboretum

    Explore our vast collection of 14,000 trees, a unique living landscape shaped by the seasons.

  • Visitors walk over the Sackler crossing

    Lake and Sackler Crossing

    Curve your way across our Lake to admire the surrounding trees and wildlife.

  • A waterfall in the Rock Garden

    Rock Garden

    A dramatic valley carved through the landscape with wild-collected plants from six mountainous regions of the world.
  • Close-up of grasses in the Grass Garden at Kew

    Grass Garden

    Experience the lustrous beauty of grass in this ever-growing collection. 
    • More Kew Gardens highlights

    Play for longer

    With so many acres of space for outdoor play, you can’t do Kew in a day. Family members save money and enjoy exclusive benefits, all year round.

    Become a family member

    Plan your visit

    We've got you covered with all you need to know.

    • A child in the log trail

      Family tickets and membership

      Enjoy unlimited entry to Kew Gardens, and a host of exclusive events and discounts by becoming a member. 

      Family memberships from just £81.

      More about memberships
    • Burgers at the food village

      Eating and drinking

      Enjoy tasty seasonal takeaway food and drink at our cafés and restaurants.

      See cafes and restaurants
    • A girl in a yellow coat enjoys Pollinator Day at Kew Gardens

      Facilities for families

      There are toilets and baby changing within easy reach of all the main attractions, cafés and gates.The Gardens are mostly level and there's level or ramped access to most of the buildings.There is a buggy park at The Hive.

      See our map