Visit Kew

There is so much to see and do on a visit to Kew Gardens. Here's some essential information to help plan your trip.

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Find out more about time slots and prices.

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Monday to Friday: 10am–7pm (last entry 6pm)

Saturday and Sunday: 8am*–8pm (last entry 7pm)

*Entry via Victoria Gate only. All other entry gates will open from 10am.

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Only 30 mins from Central London. Our four gates can be accessed by rail, bus or river. Parking is limited.

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Enjoy unlimited entry, special discounts, and exclusive access to events, behind-the-scenes tours and expert talks.

All the essentials

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    Coronavirus guidance

    See the changes we've made and how our time slots work.

    Information for you
  • Kew's compostable coffee cups

    Eating and drinking

    From burgers, ice cream to goodies for your picnic, check out our open restaurants and cafes.

    Eating at Kew Gardens

  • Shopping

    Shop our range of gifts books, prints and homeware inspired by the plants and fungi of Kew. 

    Shop Kew

We have a few dos and don'ts in place to keep everyone happy. Please also check our planned closures before your visit to avoid disappointment.

Pink and white roses in the Rose Garden

We urgently need your help

Closing our gardens and reducing our visitor numbers means we have lost £15 million which we rely on for vital global conservation and nurturing our beloved gardens. Your support can help us protect our future.

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  • Tulips at the Nash Conservatory

    Group visits

    Our visits are on hold, but we do offer reduced ticket prices for groups of 15 or more. We also offer private tours and meal vouchers. 

    Group visits to Kew Gardens
  • Inside the Princess of Wales Conservatory

    Accessibility

    We welcome visitors with disabilities, their carers, family members and friends to enjoy the Gardens.

    Accessibility at Kew Gardens

  • Map

    Have a look at the map to get the most of your visit.

    Map of Kew Gardens

What's in the Gardens

  • The Natural Area located on the edge of our Arboretum
    PART CLOSED

    Natural Area 

    PART CLOSED Weave your way into the wildness of Kew’s Natural Area, 37 acres of classic woodland.

  • 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.
    • More Kew Gardens highlights

    Expand your skills

    • A tour of the nursery

      Walk and tours

      Themed tours take place daily, covering seasonal highlights and a history of Kew. You can also jump on the Kew Explorer or spend time meeting the experts.

      See walks and tours
    • Artist Masumi Yamanaka examines plants at Kew

      Learn at Kew

      Deepen your knowledge of the natural world by joining one of our seasonal adult courses in photography, horticulture, botanical art or wellbeing.

      See talks and courses
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