Can National Trust members visit Kew Gardens?

Please note, Kew Gardens is not part of the National Trust so all National Trust members will need to pay general admission to visit.



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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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If your membership card says '+ guest' after your name, you may bring a guest for free at our pay-to-enter places. Life members can't bring guests to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is for members only.

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Please note: Parking at Kew is extremely limited, with spaces in our car park available on a first come, first served basis. Please plan ahead if you are considering driving to Kew, as we cannot guarantee available space in our car park.

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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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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.

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Useful stuff to know 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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Kew Gardens Entrances Visitors can access Kew Gardens via four entrance gates: Victoria Gate (TW9 3JR) Elizabeth Gate (TW9 3AB) Brentford Gate (TW9 3AF)

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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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