Is it worth visiting Kew Gardens in October?

Visiting during autumn means you get to truly appreciate the changing seasons and the crisp golden leaves. The Treetop Walkway is especially beautiful at this time of year.



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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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