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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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.
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.
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.
Kew Gardens EntrancesVisitors can access Kew Gardens via four entrance gates: Victoria Gate (TW9 3JR) Elizabeth Gate (TW9 3AB) Brentford Gate (TW9 3AF)
Standing 18 metres (59 feet) tall and 200 metres (656 feet) long, the walkway affords a stunning bird's eye view across the Gardens as well as offering an opportunity to experience the ecosystem of the forest canopy.
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 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).
By comparison, a whopping 10million Brexit 50p coins were minted. This scarcity adds to the value of the Kew Gardens 50p. Its low mintage has helped the coin rank as one of the top 10 rarest coins in circulation, according to the Royal Mint.
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.
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.