Can I use my National Trust membership for Kew Gardens?

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has a longstanding relationship with the National Trust, meaning National Trust members enjoy free entry to Wakehurst. However, we are funded and managed by RBG Kew, not the National Trust, which means we need to ask for a parking contribution to keep our future thriving.



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Note: All the below groups can enter Kew Gardens for free: Under 4. Emergency service workers (with a Blue Light Card) and military personnel: Free. NHS workers will need to use the promo code to book and present their Blue Light card on arrival.

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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.

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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.

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By tube. Kew Gardens station is 500m from Victoria Gate. It is in Zone 3 and is served by the District Line (Richmond branch) and London Overground.

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As a National Trust member you can enjoy: Free entry to more than 500 places in our care. Free parking at most National Trust car parks. National Trust Handbook, full of information about the places we look after. National Trust Magazine three times a year, packed with inspiration, interviews and news.

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If your membership card says “+ guest” on it, then you can bring a guest with you. Otherwise, they'll need to either pay to visit or also become a National Trust member. *Please note that the “+ guest” option is likely only applicable if you were a lifetime member before January 2023.

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The station, which is in Travelcard Zones 3 and 4, is served by both the District line on the London Underground and the North London line on the London Overground, and is situated midway between Gunnersbury and Richmond stations.

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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.

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Kew Gardens is a botanic garden in southwest London that houses the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world.

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Try this 3.2-mile loop trail near Richmond upon Thames, London. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

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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.

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What is Kew Gardens all about, you ask? Well, it includes more than 50,000 different plants in its living collection and over 7 million preserved specimens. It's not just a pretty space; it's a veritable treasure trove of plant-based knowledge, with over 750,000 volumes and illustrations contained in its library.

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