How do you spend a day at Kew Gardens?

Top 11 Things To See At Kew Gardens
  1. #1: The Great Pagoda. Nestled within Kew Gardens is a true marvel of architecture and engineering, the Great Pagoda. ...
  2. #2: The Japanese Landscape. ...
  3. #5: Woodland Walk. ...
  4. #6: The Palm House. ...
  5. #7: The Marianne North Gallery. ...
  6. #9: The Hive. ...
  7. #3: Best Time To Visit Kew Gardens.




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The best things to see at Kew Gardens: my suggested route
  1. Kew Green. ...
  2. Enter Kew Gardens Elizabeth Gate. ...
  3. Take a peek at Kew Palace. ...
  4. Enjoy the Great Broad Walk Borders. ...
  5. The Hive. ...
  6. Princess of Wales Conservatory and Kitchen Gardens. ...
  7. Waterlily House. ...
  8. Palm House.


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It is a large garden and it partly depends on how much in to gardens you are. You could spend a couple of hours or an entire day. But when transport and a meal are factored in - plan on about 1/2 a day. Boats to Kew resume before Easter which is in March this year.

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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.

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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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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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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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Can I take my own food with me? Picnics are allowed throughout Kew Gardens, so you can bring your own food and enjoy an outdoor lunch or snack.

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Our shops are crammed with gorgeous homeware, award-winning books, stationary and gifts ideas. * Please note, entrance to the shops at Kew Gardens is not permitted without a valid entrance ticket to the Gardens.

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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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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.

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Parking around Kew Gardens There 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.

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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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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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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...

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Kew Gardens is a Grade II–listed London Underground and London Overground station in Kew, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It first opened in 1869 and is now managed by London Underground.

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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.

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The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew is a world-leading scientific organisation, showcasing the largest living collection of plants and fungi in its 330-acre Garden just 30 minutes from central London.

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