Kew is home to a wide range of wildlife, including birds and mammals - please respect their space, especially young animals during the spring. Please be careful when walking through the Gardens and avoid walking over planted areas.
Yes, for sure, but do not loose your ticket :-) Helpful? Helpful? Not normally a problem, just let them know on your way out - usually scan your ticket...
The easiest entrance for visitors coming from Kew Pier is Elizabeth Gate (postcode TW9 3AB). Elizabeth Gate is a 0.2 mile walk from Kew Pier across Kew Green.
Although it's easy to fill a whole day and more exploring Kew Gardens' 132-hectare (326 acres) site, it's recommended to spend at least three to four hours to make the most of the gardens.
Once inside, the green houses are superb, the orangery is really nice, the tree walkway is brilliant and the Japanese Gateway a great place to recharge. I visited on a cold, crisp Sunday in February. It was very busy, so will be packed on a Summer Sunday.
Picnics are allowed throughout the Gardens. Seating at cafes and restaurants is reserved for visitors that have purchased food and drink at one of our catering outlets. We may occasionally need to close our restaurants for private events or essential maintenance.
This walk along the Thames Path from Kew Gardens to Richmond Park is one of the the very best routes in London, offering both city residents and tourist alike a chance to escape the bustle of the capital.
Parking around Kew GardensFrom Monday 3 May 2021, you will need to pay to park in visitor spaces at Kew Green using RingGo. Try the Just Park app to find parking near Kew Gardens.
At Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate, the racks are inside the gates behind the booths. Bikes left outside our gates are left at your own risk. We do not allow bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters into the Gardens.
You can travel from London to any Kew station using a London Travelcard. You can also get there using an Oyster card or contactless, but bear in mind that you won't be able to get 2FOR1 entry or discounted entry.
The best time to visit Kew Gardens is early in the morning during the weekday to avoid overcrowding at the venue. Avoid visiting the Kew Gardens during weekends or public holidays as you can expect a maximum crowd during this period.
Spring (April to May) is when the garden start showing signs of new blooms and starts displaying its eye-catching flora collections. Summer (June to August) is the time when the flowers and deciduous trees are in its best form.