Parking (Kew Gardens Station)The venue does have its own car park.
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Kew Gardens is not located within London's Congestion Zone. It is included in the ULEZ. We recommend checking the ULEZ before you travel if driving by car, details can be found here.
They allow you to park for 4 hours for free from the second you drive through the gate, to the second you leave (cameras). They do not allow you time to find a parking space and park your car, even on a busy day, traffic in the car park is not a consideration either.
The car park for Kew Garden parking opens at 9:30am and closes 30 minutes after the gardens close. Overnight parking is not available at the Kew Gardens car park.
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.
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.
The rules for refunds of paid congestion charges as set out in the Scheme Order are the same whatever payment method is used. Refunds are only available for unused future days of monthly (20 day) and annual (252 day) charges. Refunds are not available for any part of daily or weekly (5 day) charges.
Other than ULEZ signage throughout the chargeable area, there are no toll booths or barriers. The only way you will know if you have driven through the ULEZ area without paying is when the official letter comes through your letterbox!
Gardens open 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)We may occasionally need to close attractions for maintenance or visitor safety. Please check for planned closures and visitor notices before you visit.
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...
Charges at Kew were first introduced at Kew during World War One as a means of raising money. [4] That penny admission cost rose to 15p[5] by 1983 when the current status of the Gardens as a Non-Departmental Public Body was established by the National Heritage Act 1983 to the current adult ticket price of £15.