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.
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The Gardens are mostly level and there's level or ramped access to most of the buildings. There is a buggy park at The Hive.
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.
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.
Kew Gardens by TubeServed by the District Line (Richmond branch) and London Overground, the Kew Gardens station is 500m from Victoria Gate. It is in Zone 3.
Tree climbingSuitable for ages 6 years +. All children must be accompanied by an adult for this activity. Tree climbing for accompanying adult is optional.
Parking around Kew GardensThere is no parking allowed on Kew Road (A307) Check Richmond council website for parking updates. From 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.
We offer a range of options to help you find the most suitable Kew membership: Adult membership: For one adult, plus one family guest each time you visit. Joint adult membership: For two adults living at the same address, plus one family guest per adult each time you visit.
The majority of past visitors leave Kew Gardens wishing they had more time to explore its many acres, so try to reserve at least a full afternoon to spend at the gardens (or two hours minimum).
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.
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 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.
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.
Our wild botanic garden nestled in the heart of the Sussex countryside is a fantastic place to visit even when it's raining. So pull on your wellies, grab your umbrella, zip up your raincoat and get exploring!