Planned closures

We're always working to improve our UNESCO world heritage site, so occasionally we have to close some features. Please check before your visit to avoid disappointment.

Inside the Princess of Wales Conservatory

Our Gardens are open for you to explore. 

Planned closures

  • The Hive is currently closed for maintenance.
  • The Marianne North Gallery will be closed for the weekends of 13 to 14 April, 20 to 21 April and 27 to 28 April 2024.

    There will be the following changes to the gallery's opening hours:

    • Closed at 12pm on 20 March 2024
    • Open at 12pm on 21 March 2024
    • Open at 11am on 22 and 23 April 2024
    • Closed at 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) 1 May, 22 May, 12 June 2024
    • Closed at 3.30pm (last entry 3pm) 18 June 2024
  • The Family Kitchen Shop will close at 3pm on Wednesday 20 March 2024.
  • The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art will be closed from 8 April to 3 May 2024 to install a new exhibition. 

    There will be the following changes to the gallery's opening hours:

    • Closed at 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) on 20 March and 25 May 2024
    • Gallery shop closed for stocktake 25 March 2024
    • Closed at 3.30pm (last entry 3pm) 18 June 2024
    • Open late at 12 noon on the first Monday of every month due to planned maintenance.
  • The Victoria Plaza Garden Shop will be closed all day on 19 March 2024. The whole shop will close early at 3pm on the same day.
  • On 10 April 2024 between 3.30pm and 6.15pm, the Children's Garden will be closed for a quiet session.
  • The Waterlily House is currently closed for the winter season.
  • The Great Pagoda, Kew Palace, Royal Kitchens and Queen Charlotte's Cottage are closed until spring 2024.
  • The ruined arch is undergoing restoration until spring 2024 – please follow the alternative route as displayed on maps in the Gardens.
  • The Badger Sett in the Natural Area is closed.
  • Parking is prohibited on Kew Road and limited around the area. Consider walking or cycling to us if you are able to.
  • There are no lockers or baggage storage facilities available.

Get in touch

Visitor information

Call: +44 (0)20 8332 5655 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

Email: info@kew.org.