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

Carya ovata during autumn

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10am – 3pm (last entry 2pm)

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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

  • Close up of the autumnal leaves of red maple (Acer rubrum)

    Coronavirus guidance

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

    Information for you
  • Pavilion Bar and Grill dishes

    Eating and drinking

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

    Eating at Kew Gardens
  • Callistemon citrinus, the bottlebrush plant

    Plants

    Our incredible living plant collections are among the largest and most diverse in the world.

    Plants at Kew Gardens

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.

Fallen yellow autumn leaves at Kew

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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  • Autumn canopy of colourful leaves

    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

  • Reflections of trees in the Lake at Kew Gardens in autumn

    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.
    • 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 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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